Food Safety Tech

Food Safety Tech and The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) proudly announce their partnership for the 13th Annual Food Safety Consortium, October 20-22, 2024, in Washington D.C. The conference will equip attendees with cutting-edge knowledge, practical skills, and a collaborative network to enhance their professional development as champions of #foodsafety and innovation. We look forward to seeing you there! #fsc2024

Would a shift from government inspections to private audits truly benefit both businesses and consumers? Sayed M Naim K. examines the role of public inspections and private audits in ensuring #foodsafety and the need for collaboration among all entities.

NSF - Food Safety & Quality is now offering California Proposition 12 (Prop 12) certification for American meat and egg distributors that are distributing products in the state of California. Prop 12, an animal welfare law enacted by the state of California on January 1, 2024, sets higher standards for confining certain farm animals.

As the deadline for adoption of the FSMA 204 Traceability Rule looms, Leavitt Partners and The Acheson Group are working with FDA to create a public-private governing body for food traceability, based on the medical industry’s Partnership for DSCSA Governance, to smooth the transition. Read below to learn how to get involved???? #foodsafety #traceability

Generating, collecting, and utilizing process data is a daunting task for most small and midsize food and beverage manufacturers. In this article, Matt Inniger of CIFT explores some of the challenges associated with data collection and analysis, what makes the undertaking worthwhile, and no-cost and low-cost tools that make collection and utilization of data attainable for smaller businesses.

Working towards compliance with a third-party audit requires significant preparation. Nicole Keresztes James, food safety auditing expert with NSF - Food Safety & Quality shares common mistakes, best practices and five essential tips to help food businesses prepare for a #foodsafety audit.

The FDA is hosting a?one-day virtual public meeting?on “Data and Technology in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety” on April 24, 2024, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT. Feedback received will help the FDA prioritize its activities within the New Era of Smarter Food Safety framework. #foodsafety #newera

Recent increases in #norovirus outbreaks and continued outbreaks of salmonella-related foodborne illnesses highlight the need for more stringent food handling protocols. Francine Shaw, CP-FS, FMP, offers a primer on proper hygiene for staff and leading sanitation methods to prevent outbreaks in your establishment. #foodsafety #restaurants

FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf discusses nutrition and offers a peek at some new packaging label prototypes.

FDA is alerting consumers and retailers to six additional products that may contain contaminated #cinnamon. #foodsafety