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There is a legal loophole that allows American food companies to determine what is ‘safe’ for them to add into your food supply: - The FDA is supposed to oversee the safety of the U.S. food supply. - However, since 1997, the FDA has allowed the food industry to independently determine which new ingredients as ‘generally recognised as safe’. - The food companies aren’t even required (though are advised) to disclose the new use of ingredients and their safety data to the FDA or the public. - Only if later research suggests harm, will the FDA review the situation and take action – after it has been in the food supply… - Records show there have only been 15 compounds that have had their GRAS status revoked, despite thousands of additions to the foods supply. This seems potentially disproportionate... - The FDA does also not regularly review foods with ingredients that can be ‘safe’ at low levels, but not in large amounts, like caffeine, salt and sugar. - This lack of regulation and reviewing of foods is a worrying situation in need of change. https://lnkd.in/e9DfmbJe

BBB National Program's National Advertising Division has recommended that Gruma Corp. discontinue and modify certain claims on its tortilla products. NAD said that it found certain "Zero sugar" and "0G sugar" claims were supported, but recommended the company discontinue a claim about total grams of fat per serving on challenged products. Shook Partners Katie Gates Calderon, Lindsey Heinz and James Muehlberger have more on NAD's decision, and other food and beverage litigation news, in the latest Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYt4qnRu

Malto dextrin plays a crucial role in the food industry as a food additive. It's used as a thickener, filler, or preservative in a variety of processed foods, including snacks, beverages, and desserts. Its ability to enhance texture, improve shelf life, and stabilize ingredients makes it valuable in food production. Matco Foods Limited Matco Foods Corn Division Matco Foods Limited Rice Glucose Division Barentz #quality #qualitycontrol #qualityassurance #compliance #haccp #iso9001 #fssc22000 #iso22000 #qms #riskmanagement #additives #foodscience #foodtechnologist #foodsafety #foodblogger #foodindustry #production #bakingindustry #dairyindustry #meatindustry #poultryindustry #maltodextrin

Effective July 1, 2024, the EU is setting higher standards for food safety with updated regulations on DON and T-2/HT-2 levels in various cereal products. The revisions, outlined in Commission Regulations (EU) 2024/1022 and 2024/1038, aim to enhance food safety across the board. Key updates include: • Lowered DON levels for unprocessed grains, milling products, pasta, and baby food. • New DON limits for popcorn, ready-to-eat polenta, and special medical foods for infants. • Maximum T-2/HT-2 levels for a range of products, including bakery wares and cereal snacks. Stay informed and ensure your products meet the latest standards! For more details, visit the official EU regulation page. #Rbiopharm #RBiopharmRhone #FoodScience #MycotoxinRegulation #NewRegulation #FoodRegulation

Is your labeling up to standard? All packaged food manufacturers should establish a food labeling program to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Products that do not comply or are in violation of the regulations may be subject to recall. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dNc-27GV #foodlabeling #foodandbeverag #commercialbaking #industrialbaking #bakingindustry #nutritionpanel

This is a frequent question we get from food safety and quality professionals who are tasked with simultaneously maximizing safety and quality while meeting product-development timelines. Accelerated shelf-life testing (ASLT) provides… - Faster product development - Product info under extreme conditions - Data to improve packaging and storage systems Yet, ASLT’s suitability varies. While ideal for dry cereals, powders, confectionery, or other products with very long shelf lives, your products may require different methods.   Discover all the benefits of ASLT – and whether it’s right for you – in our blog post👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02m_Cv50 #foodsafety

🇹🇭 Through WTO notification G/TBT/N/THA/747/Add.1 issued on November 22, 2024, #Thailand officially communicated a new regulation governing the packaging and labeling of alcoholic beverages, Notification of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Re: Rules, Procedure and Condition, on Packaging Including Warning Statement of Alcoholic Beverages Produced or Imported. The regulation mandates specific warning statements on all alcoholic beverage packaging. Please click the link below for more details. #packaging #labeling #alcoholic #beverages #alcohol #drinks #regulation #regulatorycompliance #foodandbeverage

Associations recommend changes to compositional standards of grain, bakery products (Food in Canada – March 7, 2024) The Baking Association of Canada, the Canadian National Millers Association and the Canadian Pasta Manufacturers Association are asking the federal government to change compositional standards of some grain and bakery products. This is in response to Health Canada’s consultation request about its proposal to modernize regulatory frameworks governing food additives and compositional standards, microbiological criteria and methods of analysis for food. https://loom.ly/Taqyl40 #grainproducts #bakeryproducts #canada #regulatoryframework #associations #baking

The FDA is prioritizing food safety by revoking the regulation permitting brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food due to potential health risks. Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a vegetable oil modified with bromine, used in small amounts (up to 15 parts per million) as a stabilizer in beverages to prevent citrus flavoring from separating. BVO had to be listed on labels as "brominated vegetable oil" or the specific type of brominated oil. Over time, many beverage makers have replaced BVO with alternative ingredients, resulting in few U.S. beverages currently containing BVO. This significant decision comes after studies highlighting concerns about BVO, a food additive used since 1970 to prevent separation in citrus-flavored beverages. Companies have until August 2, 2024, to comply with the new regulations, emphasizing a dedication to ensuring the safety of food ingredients. #FDA #FoodSafety #BVO #HealthRisks

Take a look at this article from my Food and Beverage colleagues here at Foley who examine the regulatory landscape governing food packaging and potential pitfalls. #manufacturing #foodandbeverage