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GS1 Canada is back with a new series of free education webinars for small business owners. Whether you are new to barcodes or a long-time subscriber, we'll help you meet trading partners' requirements with our trusted tools and support. #webinar #buisness https://gs1ca.org/events/

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers have an eye out for deals. When picking up decorations, children’s toys or seasonal gifts, it’s important to keep safety in mind. #batteries #safety https://lnkd.in/ed-z6t52

Fraud and non-compliance issues discussed in October by European countries have risen for the first time in recent months. The number of food and other fraud suspicions raised by EU member states climbed in October. The 292 alerts are up from 213 in September and 222 in August. There were 325 notifications in July, 265 in June, 281 in May, 341 in April, 345 in March, 318 in February, and 277 in January. #europe #food #fraud https://lnkd.in/eFbC2GaS

A European project is aiming to create a platform where stakeholders can come together to discuss food fraud. #europe #food #fraud https://lnkd.in/egMdfKwn

Europe-wide salt reduction regulations have pushed food and beverage makers to innovate since 2007. So, how is the industry cutting salt and what NPD is emerging? #europe #food #beverage https://lnkd.in/eK_kJM8k

Kimberlee Trzeciak is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs. "I recently had the opportunity to participate in the 19th ICDRA meeting in India. Over the course of several days, I participated in plenary panels and directly engaged with dozens of foreign regulators and FDA colleagues. These engagements highlighted the importance of the FDA working with foreign regulators to achieve our shared goal of advancing global health." #health #international #USA https://lnkd.in/eaa7k7CW

I use lasers to see things that are hard to see and measure with the naked eye. For instance, I developed a laser system that might be capable someday of assessing muscle health when a person flexes their arm. These lasers also help me see how an object changes during heat exposure when it is in a fire. #lasers #report #health #fire https://lnkd.in/eKXjs9y2

Since federal penalties totalling $1.5 million were imposed late last year on 13 meat plants contracting in eight states with Packers Sanitation Services Inc. for employing children in critical food safety jobs, the story has not gone away. The food industry’s penchant for child labour remains broken, and another year is ending with the industry continuing to pile up violations. #violations #childlabour https://lnkd.in/dwnNygcN

The FDA issued the 2024 edition of the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, which defines the key elements of an effective retail food regulatory program for state, local, tribal, and territorial food regulatory agencies. #food #retail #regulations #USA https://lnkd.in/enxZifRY

B.C. puts plans in motion for careers in agriculture, food sector. New support is available to help the B.C. farming, seafood and food-processing sectors address labour-market needs. #BC #food #agriculture #provincial https://lnkd.in/gts4vEQC