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The proposed #PURRAct legislation would create a centralized regulatory system under the FDA for overseeing pet food and eliminate the inconsistent state labeling review and approval processes currently in place. What are the benefits of centralized, federal oversight?  ✅Ensure consistency and transparency with federal regulations  ✅Establish a more efficient federal ingredient review process  ✅Encourage innovation and eliminate disruptions to interstate commerce  ✅Maintain high nutrition and food safety standards that nourish and protect pets  Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gQG9GiDQ.

FDA MoCRA Funding Request Update 03/11/2024👇 $8 million in additional funds to support the implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA). The FDA will use the funding increase to further develop a modernized cosmetics regulatory program and enhance the agency’s efforts to protect consumers and help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. Funds will be used for activities such as developing regulations and compliance policies; managing submission platforms associated with MoCRA provisions; reviewing MoCRA-required information submitted to the FDA for industry compliance; and hiring additional subject matter experts to manage critical projects, such as the assessments of the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetic products #beauty #cosmetics #personalcare #regulatory #compliance #fda #mocra #funding #budget2025

Congratulations, Dr Joseph Rodricks and Dr Meera Cush, for your contribution to #FoodSafety in the book Human Nutrition (14th edition)! I appreciate all the work you do for #toxicology and food safety. This is another great example of Ramboll experts across the world working together. Click below to read more. #RambollHealthSciences

FDA Guidance Plans - Will we finally see the missing Preventive Controls Chapters?   It has been said that the changes mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act FSMA) are the biggest update to the food safety system in the US in many decades.    One thing that has been missing in the process of making this a reality has been the promised FDA guidance that would help the industry understand how to create and implement a food safety plan that meets regulatory requirements and protects the public.   In 2018 the agency issued a DRAFT guidance that was intended to include 16 chapters and 4 appendices. When I checked today, I saw that only 6 chapters and 3 appendices have been published and none have been finalized.    CFSAN just released a list of planned guidance documents that are "a priority for the FDA Foods Program to complete during 2023." This list includes 3 of the missing chapters, one additional chapter, and an update to one of the appendices.    If the agency meets this goal, about 60% of the planned guidance will have been issued, but only in draft form, 5 years after the first partial draft was released and 8 years after the final preventive controls rule was published.    It is not clear why this process is taking so long. I know that some of the missing chapters have been at, or at least very near, the finish line for several years.    At least, the fact that progress is promised is a good sign. #fsma #foodsafety #publichealth #foodregulations #guidance #fda #preventivecontrols #gmp #foodindustry #foodmanufacturing https://lnkd.in/eTuDkT8E

Chances are, your business isn’t prepared for FSMA 204 yet. But we can help you get there. Join iTradeNetwork as we partner with The Food Institute on July 24 at 2 pm ET for an exclusive presentation on the Food Traceability Rule, featuring Chris Waldrop, a Senior Health Scientist from the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. What to expect from this webinar: - A comprehensive explanation of the nuances and details of the final rule. - Insight into the different stakeholders responsible under the rule. - Guidance on what to consider as you prepare for the rule's implementation. - Discussion on common pain points that food companies should be ready for. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_Feenpe

⭐ FDA Releases Two New Chapters of Draft Guidance for the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the availability of two new chapters to the Draft Guidance for Industry: Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food. The Draft Guidance is designed to help food facilities comply with the preventive controls for human food rule mandated by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Chapter 11—Food Allergen Program and Chapter 16—Acidified Foods—are among the chapters that have been added since the draft guidance was first issued in 2016. ⬇️ Download the Draft Guidance at https://vist.ly/accw #FDA #FoodAllergen #FoodLaw #Guidance

If you want to learn more about preparing for FSMA 204, this is can't miss.

"The FDA and CDC continue investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to unpasteurized, raw milk cheese from RAW FARM LLC, formerly known as Organic Pasteurs. As this investigation continues, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to recommend that people not eat, sell, or serve RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese made by RAW FARM, LLC, of Fresno, CA. It is against federal law to sell unpasteurized milk across state lines, but that prohibition does not apply to cheese. ... In response to this investigation, on Feb. 16, RAW FARM LLC initiated a recall of lots of RAW FARM-brand Raw Cheddar cheese currently within shelf life. On Feb. 26, the company withdrew its recall even though epidemiologic evidence shows the cheese was the likely cause of the outbreak. Previous outbreaks and recalls related to unpasteurized dairy products sold by RAW FARM, formerly known as Organic Pasteurs, include:"

Consumer Advocates Urge EFSA to Set Maximum Levels for Toxic Acrylamide in Foods By Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team Brussels-based consumer watchdog group Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) recently published a position paper calling upon the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to set legally binding limits for contaminant acrylamide in foods, and is launching an awareness campaign to bring the issue of acrylamide into the public eye and onto the political agenda. According to EFSA, acrylamide may be neurotoxic, genotoxic, carcinogenic, and damaging to reproductive and developmental health. Studies have also linked the contaminant to specific cancers, such as breast cancer. Although the European Commission acknowledged the need to set maximum limits for acrylamide in certain foods in EU Regulation 2017/2158, such levels have not yet been established. https://lnkd.in/gj9GmYVk

Discover the intricate world of achieving GRAS status for food and ingredient safety. 🌿🔍 Our latest blog delves into the key differences between Self-Affirmed and FDA-Notified GRAS pathways, providing a comprehensive guide for industry professionals. Stay informed with dicentra and unlock the path to safety and success for your products and ingredients. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gupCtJQZ #GRASStatus #SafetyRegulations #FDA #IngredientSafety