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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 🍅𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬? A recent BBC investigation uncovered a case of #foodfraud: tomatoes labeled as “Italian” were actually sourced from Xinjiang, China, via a covert supply chain. This breach of trust not only deceives consumers but also exposes gaps in supply chain transparency—a critical risk area for the food industry. Under #FSSC22000 v6, tackling food fraud is no longer optional. The standard emphasizes the importance of robust food fraud prevention measures, including supply chain traceability and risk assessments, to ensure product authenticity and safeguard consumer trust. The connection is clear: cases like this highlight why these measures are no longer optional but essential. As the food industry evolves, are we doing enough to stay ahead of these risks? 💬 Let’s share insights and experiences—what strategies have worked for you in tackling food fraud? #Foodfraud #FSSC22000 #Foodsafety #supplychain #traceability #authenticity

🚨🇺🇸 - 🇨🇳 Biochemical products controlled by the #EAR and #ITAR ordered to biology research lab at a large Florida university, then repackaged and shipped to China. To avoid U.S. government scrutiny, the conspirators made false representations about the value and contents of the China-destined shipments. The biochemical company acted quickly, hired an outside counsel and voluntarily disclosed it to the DOJ. Result: No penalty U.S. DOJ National Security Division Announces First-Ever Decision Not To Prosecute #ExportControl violation Under New Enforcement Policy The company's compliance personnel identified certain orders as suspicious, prompting the company to retain outside counsel who voluntarily disclosed the misconduct to the Department of Justice’s National Security Division only a week later. This is the first time that NSD has declined the prosecution of a company under the NSD Enforcement Policy. The NSD Enforcement Policy creates a presumption that companies that (1) voluntarily self-disclose to NSD potentially criminal violations arising out of or relating to the enforcement of export control or sanctions laws, (2) fully cooperate, and (3) timely and appropriately remediate will generally receive a non-prosecution agreement, unless aggravating factors are present. Case: https://lnkd.in/dxCJkg6a #doj #exportcontrols #compliance #EAR #ITAR

Did you know that in the European Union (RU) and the European Economic Area, there's an additional layer of labelling known as EUH sentences? Luka Rifelj went deep and prepared a post to clear some things about the standard H (hazard) and P (precautionary) statements and their relationship with EUH sentences. #bensconsulting #labels #labelling #EUHsentences #EUH #hazardstatements #Precautionarystatements #Hazard #hazardstatements #chemicals

📣 Leader and Insider Admit to Fraudulent Scheme Redirecting Biochemical Products to China 📅 On May 22, 2024, the Justice Department announced that Pen Yu and Gregory Muñoz pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy for defrauding biochemical company MilliporeSigma and exporting products to China using falsified documents. 💬 MilliporeSigma self-disclosed the misconduct and cooperated fully, leading to the convictions without the company facing prosecution. The scheme, running from July 2016 to May 2023, involved Yu falsely affiliating with a university lab to obtain discounts, aided by Muñoz, a company insider. ✅ The disclosure enabled law enforcement to halt illegal exports and secure guilty pleas from the perpetrators. This marks the first declination under the NSD Enforcement Policy. Original source 👉: https://lnkd.in/d95BEk2a #USexportcontrols #exportcontrols #exportcontrolsupdate #ExportControlViolation #Fraud #BiochemicalProducts #China #FalsifiedDocuments

Criminal groups often mix chemicals together for several reasons, including: 1. Manufacturing illegal #drugs - to create specific chemical compounds (e.g., #methamphetamine, #MDMA, or #fentanyl) through chemical reactions. 💡 Identifying the precursor chemicals in mixtures can help #lawenforcement track the sources of illicit drug manufacturing and disrupt supply chains. 2. Weaponization - to produce #explosives, chemical weapons, or toxic agents. 💡 Detecting and analyzing these mixtures can prevent terrorist activities and minimize threats to #publicsafety. 3. Masking illicit activities - criminals may mix chemicals to obscure their original identity, making it harder for authorities to recognize their intended purpose. 💡 Advanced techniques are needed to separate and identify components in mixtures, allowing authorities to uncover hidden activities. 4. Distribution and dilution - criminals may mix chemicals to dilute expensive substances (e.g., cocaine or heroin) for increased profits or to add cutting agents. 💡 Determining the composition of the mixture can reveal the purity and identify harmful adulterants. 5. Disposal of evidence - mixing chemicals can make it harder for law enforcement to identify what was originally present (e.g., disposing of hazardous waste from drug labs). 💡 Accurate chemical analysis can reconstruct the original substances, even in altered forms. Techniques like Rigaku's #Raman can be used to identify components in chemical mixtures, a critical capability in safety and security applications. #rigaku #ramanspectroscopy #handheldraman #chemid #1064Raman

#Interpol #IP #Crime #Conference - #Curaçao #Training #Session 7: #Implementing #Solutions to #Reduce #Harm #Speaker: #Munteanu #Ana #Maria #Organization: CropLife International I am honored to announce that I will be speaking at the #Interpol #IP #Crime #Conference in #Curaçao on #September #25th during #Training #Session 7: #Implementing #Solutions to #Reduce #Harm. In this pivotal session, will delve into the pervasive issue of illicit trade phenomena, shedding light on the dangers posed by counterfeit goods and the urgent need for effective solutions. During this session together will explore: - The far-reaching consequences of illicit trade activities, including counterfeit goods - The significant risks posed to public health, safety, and the environment by these illicit products - Potential strategies and best practices to combat the proliferation of counterfeit goods - Implementing secure supply chains and regulatory frameworks to minimize harm Don't miss this critical opportunity to gain invaluable insights addressing the global challenge of illicit trade and safeguarding communities from the threats of counterfeit goods. #Secure #your #spot at the #Interpol #IP #Crime #Conference in #Curaçao today! Syngenta #AlphaWaves #AIT IIPCIC-International Intellectual Property Crime Investigators College

"Securing Your Exports, Protecting Your Business." Contact for more details WhatsApp / Call - 098110 88422 Website- www.dgftconsultancy.com Instagram- https://lnkd.in/gWK8mCG4 Email - [email protected] #dgft #consultancy #service #SCOMET #special #chemicals #organisms #materials #equipment #technologies #Transactions #export #import #legallwork #information #international #criterion #AnnualReport #Authenticity #Accuracy #financialplanning #authorization #exportcontrols #documentation #regulatorycompliance #dualuse #ITEMS #mass #destruction #weapons

Is Document Traceability Really Worth It? 🌍 Join me on June 4th, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, as I am going to guide you though the American UFLPA legislation against forced labor in Xinjiang, China. 🔥 This is a hot topic, and I want to keep some privacy about our speakers. Trust ME, you won't be disappointed! ❗I’m not here to sell you a single traceability solution. I want to create doubt about ANY traceability method you currently trust. ⚠ DON'T CLICK on the link in the first comment if you're not ready to challenge your traditional chain of custody traceability method ⚠ This session is not for the faint of "traceability" heart! 💚 #Sustainability #ResponsibleSourcing #ForcedLabour #FashionIndustry #Traceability #UFLPA

Are you interested in improving the ethics and sustainability of your chemical and or ingredient supply chain? You need 100% transparency. Although not what I’m going to talk about today, always start with an initial screening process. If you’d like a free copy of the RFI I use let me know and I will send you one… Once that’s done, and you’ve shortlisted some potentials, a deeper dive is going to be necessary. It requires time, effort, and a willingness to ask difficult questions, which is where many fall short. You need to get more detailed information on a supplier’s ethics and sustainability practices and, if possible, trace the supply chain back to feedstocks, which also helps in understanding the entire production process, improving reliability and planning as well. Not to go into too much detail, but you need to look at policies, codes of conduct, objectives, targets, and measures for all areas, and how those are communicated outwardly. Visiting suppliers may be a good option down the line too, understanding their processes in detail, and ensuring everything aligns with your company values. Again, if you’d like a list of topics to cover and ways to implement it, let me know. It would just be too much for a single post. ----- Follow me, Aaron Lee, and Alchem Trading for insights into Chemical Distribution. #ChemicalIndustry #ChemicalDistribution #AlchemTrading #CLEANFramework #SupplyChainManagement

BIS settles alleged Export Control violations with Indiana University (IU) in connection with exports of modified fruit flies. This settlement resolves the allegations regarding violations related to the export of fruit flies genetically modified to produce a subunit of a controlled toxin. Significantly, BIS warned and noted that “Researchers should take note: even the smallest items, like a genetically modified fruit fly, can implicate chemical and biological weapons controls… At the end of the day, Indiana University’s voluntary self-disclosure and extensive cooperation throughout the investigation resulted in a non-monetary resolution, which demonstrates the value for academia of disclosure and cooperation when violations of our export rules are discovered.” How are you ensuring compliance? What would you do if you had received these exports and had reexported them? Contact us to learn more about how you ought to build guardrails that would protect your organisation. https://lnkd.in/gv3rWwEE #university #research #security #compliance