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CPSC Unveils Testing Facility as Recall Management Tool
06-17-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art scientific testing facility. The many features of the new facility give the agency significantly improved oversight and regulatory capabilities and will help raise its profile as it seeks to play a greater role in identifying products that need to be recalled. With the CPSC ramping up its testing efforts, manufacturers and retailers must be more vigilant in their recall planning and recall management efforts.
06-17-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art scientific testing facility. The many features of the new facility give the agency significantly improved oversight and regulatory capabilities and will help raise its profile as it seeks to play a greater role in identifying products that need to be recalled. With the CPSC ramping up its testing efforts, manufacturers and retailers must be more vigilant in their recall planning and recall management efforts.
U.S. Lawmakers Increase Focus on Food Safety Oversight
06-15-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
In response to the continuing European E. coli crisis, American lawmakers are taking a closer look at the oversight and regulation of domestic food supplies. With European authorities still uncertain about the source of the contamination and the outbreak continuing to threaten populations in the EU, greater focus is being given to how the regulatory structures in place here in the U.S. would be able to manage a similar food safety problem.
06-15-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
In response to the continuing European E. coli crisis, American lawmakers are taking a closer look at the oversight and regulation of domestic food supplies. With European authorities still uncertain about the source of the contamination and the outbreak continuing to threaten populations in the EU, greater focus is being given to how the regulatory structures in place here in the U.S. would be able to manage a similar food safety problem.
Law Firm Predicts Rise in Food Recalls with FSMA
06-13-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
A recent Food Navigator-USA article offers predictions and comments about the Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA), from the law firm Covington & Burling LLP, including their forecast of an increase in recall activity in the food industry. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already has the ability to force a recall by publishing warnings and working with U.S. Marshals to seize potentially unsafe products, Covington suggests that a shift in policy could identify more weak links in the food supply chain and expose the food industry to increased recall risk.
06-13-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
A recent Food Navigator-USA article offers predictions and comments about the Food Safety and Modernization Act of 2010 (FSMA), from the law firm Covington & Burling LLP, including their forecast of an increase in recall activity in the food industry. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already has the ability to force a recall by publishing warnings and working with U.S. Marshals to seize potentially unsafe products, Covington suggests that a shift in policy could identify more weak links in the food supply chain and expose the food industry to increased recall risk.
European E. coli Crisis Raises Domestic Concerns
06-10-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
While what is being called one of the world’s most deadly outbreaks of E. coli continues to ravage Europe, the authorities are still confused about the source of the deadly contamination. But the outbreak is causing regulators in the U.S. and overseas to keep an even closer eye on the produce industry. And it is critical that companies prepare for a recall in case their products are implicated.
06-10-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
While what is being called one of the world’s most deadly outbreaks of E. coli continues to ravage Europe, the authorities are still confused about the source of the deadly contamination. But the outbreak is causing regulators in the U.S. and overseas to keep an even closer eye on the produce industry. And it is critical that companies prepare for a recall in case their products are implicated.
FSMA, Food Safety, and the Restaurant Industry
06-09-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) now signed into law and its full implementation expected by the end of next year, the entire food industry should be preparing for the significant changes that are in store. Among the many provisions of the FSMA, one of the most significant is the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new recall management authority. Once the new regulations are fully in place, expect to see an increase in the number of food recalls initiated by both foreign and domestic suppliers.
06-09-2011
Mike Rozembajgier
With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) now signed into law and its full implementation expected by the end of next year, the entire food industry should be preparing for the significant changes that are in store. Among the many provisions of the FSMA, one of the most significant is the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new recall management authority. Once the new regulations are fully in place, expect to see an increase in the number of food recalls initiated by both foreign and domestic suppliers.
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