FSSAI moots life imprisonment for adulteration, daily fine for no licence
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed life imprisonment for adulteration in the proposed draft for amendment to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. “Any person who whether by himself or by any other person on his behalf, adds adulterants to food so as to render it injurious for human consumption […]
Preventing the spread of diseases through international trade
Vector-borne diseases, i.e. diseases that are transmitted via blood-feeding insects such as mosquitos, ticks and fleas, have been increasing dramatically in recent years, and international trade is an important factor. Vector-borne diseases have been increasing at an alarming rate in the last 30 years, as stated in the article “Vector-transmitted diseases. A new challenge for […]
FDA Announces a One Year Pilot Program to Evaluate Third-Party Food Safety Standards and Invites Requests to Participate
FDA’s regulations implementing the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requirements for Preventive Controls for Human Food, Preventive Controls for Animal Food, and Foreign Supplier Verification Programs permit the use of third-party audits as supplier verification activities. FDA’s July 13, 2020 New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint indicates that to the extent third-party audit data […]
Researchers call for change in approach to Listeria in low risk foods
Researchers have provided alternatives to the zero-tolerance approach used in the United States to manage Listeria in low-risk foods. “A blanket zero-tolerance policy for all RTE foods provides a very strong disincentive for zone 1 testing, as well as a significant disincentive for finished product testing. More specifically, the challenge with a zero-tolerance approach for […]
Food Recall Warning – Allergen (Sesame Seeds) – The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd brand Organic Multigrain Bread
Recall date: October 16, 2020 Reason for recall: Allergen – Sesame Seeds Hazard classification: Class 2 Company / Firm: The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd. Distribution: British Columbia Extent of the distribution: Retail Reference number: 14067 Recalled products: Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product The Artisan Bake Shoppe Ltd Organic Multigrain Bread 750 g […]
FSSAI collects 700 samples from 15 states/UTs to check quality of khoya
FSSAI, in a bid to ascertain the quality of khoya used for manufacturing of sweets in the country, has conducted a nationwide survey from October 12-16 by placing mobile food testing labs at several markets. The decision to conduct a pan-India survey on khoya was taken after a representation was made before CEO, FSSAI, by […]
FSSAI extends upgraded Food Safety Compliance platform for food businesses to entire country
FSSAI is now ready to extend FoSCoS to entire country wef 1st November 2020. FSSAI is launching its cloud based, upgraded new food safety compliance online platform called Food Safety Compliance System. FoSCoS has been integrated with FoSCoRIS mobile app and will soon integrate with present IT platforms of FSSAI such as INFOLNet, FoSTaC, FICS […]
Seven zinc-rich foods to boost immunity during winters
The health experts suggest that a regular adult body needs a daily dose of 8 milligrams to 13 milligrams of zinc, check out these zinc-rich foods. According to health experts, Zinc also plays an important role in the functioning of the immune system. Eating foods rich in Zinc supports the immune system and strengthen it. […]
There’s a problem with some of Trader Joe’s fish. Over 4,400 pounds have been recalled
About 7,120 boxes of Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Battered Halibut got recalled Friday after a packaging error that could have serious consequences for those with a food allergy or those who feed someone with a food allergy. Orca Bay Foods, which made the fish product for Trader Joe’s, put the halibut in boxes that didn’t […]
FDA pilot program tests third-party audit alignment with FSMA
The Food and Drug Administration is launching a voluntary pilot program to evaluate whether services by third-party food safety auditors align with Food Safety Modernization Act requirements. The program focuses on the Preventive Controls and Produce Safety rules, and is designed to help the industry and FDA determine whether the third-party services follow the FSMA […]