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USDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee

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The USDA has appointed 21 new members and nine returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). The purpose of the committee is to provide impartial scientific advice and recommendations to federal food safety agencies. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, Washington, D.C.

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FDA Commissioner names EPA insider to agency’s top food safety post

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In an expanded position, he will fill the voids left at the FDA by the February departure of Frank Yiannas, who was the Deputy Commission for the then Food Policy Office, and the May retirement of Susan Mayne, who headed the Office of Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. food supply. food supply.

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Unlocking the Promise of IoT in Food Safety and Transparency

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In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring food safety and efficiency is crucial for food businesses. Fortunately, technological advancements, including the Internet of Things (IoT), have revolutionized the way the food industry operates. The benefits of using IoT in the food industry include: Enhancing food safety.

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Predictive Analytics for Proactive Food Safety

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Applying predictive analytics in food safety in one such use case. The Importance of Proactive Food Safety Foodborne illnesses affect 48 million people each year in the U.S. Climate change can make certain foodborne pathogens more common and affect food’s nutritional value.

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Letter to Congress – protect our food supply, food workers and those food insecure during COVID-19

Bill Marler

Congress got it right by including in the Family First Act and CARES Act provisions that provide financial assistance to food banks, school nutrition programs, farmers and restaurants forced to close. But these bills do not protect food and farm workers doing their essential jobs.

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FDA’s new Human Foods Program (HFP) kick’s off October 1

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Food and Drug Administration’s reorganization implementation involving the creation of a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), adoption of a new model for its field operations and other significant modernization efforts are scheduled for Oct.

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Unifying Human Food Regulation: A Conversation with Jim Jones

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As the first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, I am deeply committed to upholding and executing this vision. As we work to implement the proposed HFP, I am committed to building on the vision laid out in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. This will elevate, strengthen, and expand our nutrition work.