USA/EU - Food Regulatory Agencies
USA
Jun 08, 2022
Food may be produced and preserved in areas remote from the consumer. The purpose of food regulations is to ensure food is wholesome, and to protect consumers against economic fraud as well as foodborne hazards. The aim of this chapter is to review key food regulatory agencies within the US and internationally. The chapter is divided into five major sections. 1. Introduction, overview of agencies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2. Other US regulatory and inspection agencies, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the National Bureau of Standards (NBS), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), trade and professional organizations. 3. EU food regulatory agencies, a primer on the European Union, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), European general food law. 4. Food regulation in China, food regulatory agencies in China, China’s general food hygiene laws. 5. International food standards, Codex Alimentarius commission, International organization of standardization (ISO)
European Commission updated hygiene requirements for animal products
European Union
Apr 30, 2024
BFSA publishes draft Food Safety (Sample Collection, Testing, and Analysis) Regulations
Bangladesh
Apr 15, 2024
MFDS added 4 new ingredients prohibited from imported foods
South Korea
Apr 15, 2024
FDA Report on Economically Motivated Adulteration in Honey
USA
Apr 12, 2024
FDA warns about toxic yellow oleander in dietary supplements
USA
Apr 11, 2024
New max levels for T-2 and HT-2 toxins in food and grains
European Union
Apr 11, 2024
Bangladesh strengthens food recall systems
Bangladesh
Apr 11, 2024
Amendment to maximum levels of DON in food
European Union
Apr 10, 2024
EU - Food Safety and Hygiene: Current Policies, Quality Standards, and Scope of Artificial Intelligence.
European Union
Apr 10, 2024
Established EU reference laboratory for food improvement agents
European Union
Apr 10, 2024
FSA consults on the reform of authorization process for regulated products
UK
Apr 09, 2024
Amended maximum levels for the sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters in infant foods
European Union
Apr 08, 2024
Recommendations on the control of nickel in food
European Union
Mar 28, 2024
Draft Code of Practice for the prevention and reduction of lead contamination in food
Tanzania
Mar 27, 2024
CFIA assessment about Safe Food for Canadians Act review
Canada
Mar 27, 2024
