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FSMA Rule 204 Updated: What Restaurants Need to Know Right Now

Modern Restaurant Management

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. This last initiative is perhaps the most urgent for food businesses and requires immediate attention.

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FDA Requring Manufacturers of Raw Pet Food To Reanalyze Food Safety Plans for HPAI

Penn State Food Safety Blog

Food and Drug Administration has determined that it is necessary for manufacturers of cat and dog foods who are covered by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) rule and using uncooked or unpasteurized materials derived from poultry or cattle (e.g.,

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FDA Highlights Steps Taken to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products

Food Safety Tech

The FDA has announced several additional steps it is taking to address concerns about elevated lead levels. reminding them of the requirement to implement controls to prevent contamination from potential chemical hazards in food, including ground cinnamon products.

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New York State is latest to threaten removal of harmful food additives

Food Safety News

New York’s prohibition would take effect two years sooner in 2025. The second bill, S08615/A9295 , would require companies to disclose to the state of New York when they add chemicals to foods and drinks that the company secretly self-determines are “generally recognized as safe” or GRAS , without notifying the FDA.

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Sandra Eskin leaves USDA for STOP Foodborne Illness as the new CEO, officially Leading the Nonprofit on Feb. 24

Food Safety Tech

Stop Foodborne Illness (STOP) , a national public health nonprofit dedicated to preventing foodborne illness and advocating for stronger food safety policies, announces thatSandra Eskinwill assume the role of Chief Executive Officer on February 24, 2025. Eskin, a respected leader in food safety, most recently at the U.S.

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Governments around the world remain invested in alternative proteins

GFI

Proof points: The European Union earmarked €50 million ($54 million) to advance the development and scaling-up of food from microorganisms. This covers algae and precision fermentation capacity, with the latter aiming “to improve the sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of the European food supply chain.”

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Fruit and Veggie Safety: Making the Most of Your Fresh Produce

FoodInsight

June 7 marks World Food Safety Day and IFIC celebrates each year by considering how our food-supply chain can improve its safety—a critical part of our everyday nutrition and wellness. Consumers can play an active role in keeping themselves safe by practicing safe food handling— especially with fruit and vegetable consumption.