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FDA says hydrogenated oils no longer ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’

Food Safety News

Food and Drug Administration has issued a direct final rule to complete administrative actions that reflect the agency’s June 2015 final determination that the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods is no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).

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Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods No Longer GRAS

Food Safety Tech

On August 8, The FDA issued a direct final rule reflecting its June 2015 final determination that the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods is no longer Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). The FDA had established January 1, 2021, as the final compliance date to remove PHOs from the food supply.

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Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Detection in Ready-Made Spice Mixes: Ensuring Food Safety

FMT Magazine

However, recent concerns over food safety have brought to light the presence of ethylene oxide (ETO) in some of these products. This article delves into the detection of ETO in spice mixes, its implications, and the measures taken to ensure food safety. mg/kg (Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/868. 0220010 Garlic 0.02

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UK food agencies highlight lack of staff in food standards report

Food Safety News

However, there are gaps in roles needed to keep food safe, such as vets and food inspectors. Without enough people with the right skills to do controls, it will be more difficult to identify, monitor and respond to food safety risks, leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable, said FSA and FSS.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

Modern Restaurant Management

Since 2015 the Humane Society of the United States has delivered plant-based training to nearly 11,000 culinary staff at large-scale food service operations, including working with over 95 health care facilities to increase availability of plant-based offerings in cafeterias, on patient menus or both. ” Too Good to Be True.

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Feeding the Future: AI’s Role in Sustainable AgriFoodTech Solutions

Forward Fooding

Making our food system more sustainable is imperative to mitigate the effects of climate change on food security and AI, in the AgriFoodTech sector can help us do just that. London-based Winnow has developed a smart kitchen technology to help commercial kitchens reduce food waste.

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HPLC-MS: Advancing Routine Food Allergen Testing

Food Safety Tech

monocytogenes , across a range of food products. [11] 11] Although ELISA can identify specific analytical targets, it cannot detect unknown allergens in contaminated food supplies. Moreover, the overall structure of proteins and their extractability is often altered during food processing, which can affect assay test results.

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