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2023 Update on state food safety legislation

Food Safety News

E ditor’s Note: With permission, Food Safety News today posts the 2023 Update on State Food Safety Legislature by Doug Farquhar, JD, Government Affairs Director for the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). The following table summarizes bills related to food safety introduced by state legislation in 2023.

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The Importance of Food Safety Auditing

Food Safety Tech

To begin to understand the importance of food safety auditing, it is essential to know what a food safety standard comprises in terms of auditing. Food Safety standards contain requirements for food production, from sourcing ingredients and materials to production processes to packing and distribution.

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FSAI airs frustration at food safety law breaches

Food Safety News

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has voiced frustration at what it called “repeated, similar and fundamental” breaches of food law. 92 enforcement orders were served on businesses for violating food safety legislation in 2023, up from the 77 reported in 2022.

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HACCP Compliance: Ensuring Food Safety in Every Step for California Restaurants

Chef's Toys

Food safety is paramount in the restaurant industry, especially in California, where strict regulations govern every aspect of food handling. As a restaurant owner or operator, you are responsible for ensuring that your kitchen adheres to the highest safety standards.

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The Role of Commercial Kitchen Equipment in Food Safety

Chef's Deal

Commercial kitchen equipment is critical in ensuring food safety in the foodservice industry. It encompasses various vital tools and appliances for preparing, storing, and handling food. The selection of appropriate equipment is the first step towards ensuring food safety.

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5 Safety System Guidelines for restaurant operators

Food Safety International

Food and Drug Administration regulates restaurants and distributes guidelines for safe food preparation and storage. The new version of the FDA’s food code came out in 2009 and updates several requirements. The system includes seven principles that manage every step of food storage and preparation.

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Environmental Health Inspection ready? Part 1

Food Safety Guru

Are staff washing hands in the designated hand wash sink Is there hand wash soap and blue roll available at the hand wash sink Any potential for cross contamination during food storage (do you store ready to eat foods separately, or above, raw foods?) Touching food, fridge handles, worksurfaces etc.,