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With FDA action, brominated vegetable oil faces nationwide ban, not just in California

Food Safety News

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Food and Drug Administration plans to revoke the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. It’s been permitted in small amounts by the FDA. In 1970, the FDA determined BVO was no longer “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) and began overseeing its use under our food additive regulations.

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FDA Provides Additional FAQs and Tools for the Food Traceability Rule

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

The FDA has rolled out a third wave of new tools and answers to FAQs to inform stakeholders about the Food Traceability Rule and help covered entities come into compliance. The post FDA Provides Additional FAQs and Tools for the Food Traceability Rule appeared first on FoodSafetyTech.

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

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MARCH 28, 2024

While brands are increasingly labeling their products with 2D barcodes, retailers have also recognized the value and committed to accept 2D barcodes at point of sale by 2027 in a GS1 US initiative called “ Sunrise 2027.”

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

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MARCH 5, 2024

Last year, California enacted legislation to eliminate BVO, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red 3 from foods and drinks sold in that state by 2027. These GRAS determinations can currently be conducted secretly by people paid by the companies without notifying the FDA or the public. Both bills are sponsored by Sen.

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FDA’s third wave of food traceability tips

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DECEMBER 3, 2023

The rule is a key component of the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint and implements Section 204(d) of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) , which was signed into law in January 2011. It covers domestic and foreign firms producing food for U.S.

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FDA Releases Guidance for Sprout Operations Under Produce Safety Rule, States FSMA 204 Inspections Will Begin 2027

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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California Proposed Ban on Food Additives Moves to Governor

Food Safety Tech

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Newsom, will go into effect on January 1, 2027. In an Opinion article , Frank Yiannas, former FDA Deputy Commissioner of Food Policy and Response, urged Newsom to think carefully about the ban, noting that three of the five original ingredients targeted by the California ban are currently under review by FDA.

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FSA Provides Updated Support Documents for Traceability Rule

Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

FDA provided some updated materials to help companies comply to the Food Traceability Final Rule, that goes into effect on January 20, 2026. The article in Food Safety Magazine has identified the updated material, but the exact updates are not obvious on the FDA webpage.

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Illinois Legislation Aims to Ban Certain Food Additives

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

On the heels of a landmark law that bans the manufacture, distribution, and sale of foods containing certain additives in California, legislation in Illinois is looking to ban five food chemical additives. SB 2637 , known as the Illinois Food Safety Act, was introduced by Sen.

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With Newsom’s Signature, California Bans Four Food Additives

Food Safety Tech

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2027. In a statement following the signing of the bill, Governor Newsom acknowledged concerns relates to the state’s actions as well as his reasons for supporting the legislation, stating: “Californians trust that the food products they consume are safe.

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Are You Ready? Preparing for FSMA 204

Food Safety Tech

APRIL 30, 2024

getting sick each year from foodborne illness, the FDA is continuing to transform the nation’s food safety system with more stringent rules and regulations. The rule was finalized by the FDA on November 15, 2022. With millions of people in the U.S. Records must be legible and stored to prevent loss or deterioration.)

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The Problem with State Approach to Banning Food Ingredients

Penn State Food Safety Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

They address the current four chemicals in the crosshairs of health activists and state that these actions "stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of the science of toxicology, the linchpin of food additive safety, and the meticulous regulatory oversight by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)." By James R.

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Empowering India’s Booming F&B Industry with WIKA’s Pioneering Precision

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APRIL 1, 2024

According to the recent reports, the food and beverage (F&B) Industry contributes approximately 3% to India’s GDP and accounts for about two-thirds of the total retail market in the country. billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 11.05%.The The Indian food processing market size reached $307.2

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Imported Dietary Supplements Recalled for Containing Yellow Oleander, a Poisonous Plant

Penn State Food Safety Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The products have been found via random FDA testing to contain yellow oleander, a poisonous plant native to Mexico and Central America. This recall is being initiated because FDA analysis found that the product contains toxic yellow oleander.

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The debate has not ended law over ‘Skittle Law’ after California governor signs ban

Food Safety News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

state to ban food products containing the dangerous additives brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 beginning on Jan. About CA 418, she says, “The enactment of the California Food Safety Act is great news for consumer health and is a step in the right direction for manufacturers in the U.S.

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FDA courted by both sides over California’s ingredient ban

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

When consumer and environmental groups went to California to ban certain ingredients from food, they hoped to get the FDA’s support for national action. food system the envy of the world.” “As food manufacturers.” 3 from food. 3 from food. President and CEO of the Washington D.C.-based

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With FDA action, brominated vegetable oil faces nationwide ban, not just in California

FDA Provides Additional FAQs and Tools for the Food Traceability Rule

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

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

FDA’s third wave of food traceability tips

FDA Releases Guidance for Sprout Operations Under Produce Safety Rule, States FSMA 204 Inspections Will Begin 2027

California Proposed Ban on Food Additives Moves to Governor

FSA Provides Updated Support Documents for Traceability Rule

Illinois Legislation Aims to Ban Certain Food Additives

With Newsom’s Signature, California Bans Four Food Additives

Are You Ready? Preparing for FSMA 204

The Problem with State Approach to Banning Food Ingredients

Empowering India’s Booming F&B Industry with WIKA’s Pioneering Precision

Imported Dietary Supplements Recalled for Containing Yellow Oleander, a Poisonous Plant

The debate has not ended law over ‘Skittle Law’ after California governor signs ban

FDA courted by both sides over California’s ingredient ban

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