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Food Recalls and Food Safety Make the Editorial Pages
11-18-2010
Brian Giannini
In the wake of a further expansion of the nationwide egg recall, food safety and consumer advocates are pressuring the Senate to take up the Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510), which seeks to strengthen food safety procedures, including the recall process. The House passed its version of the bill almost a year ago, but the Senate has yet to bring its version to the floor for a vote. This lack of has everyone from consumer advocates to major newspapers calling for federal regulators to be given greater authority over food safety and food recalls.
11-18-2010
Brian Giannini
In the wake of a further expansion of the nationwide egg recall, food safety and consumer advocates are pressuring the Senate to take up the Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510), which seeks to strengthen food safety procedures, including the recall process. The House passed its version of the bill almost a year ago, but the Senate has yet to bring its version to the floor for a vote. This lack of has everyone from consumer advocates to major newspapers calling for federal regulators to be given greater authority over food safety and food recalls.
FDA Strategic Priorities Provide Opportunities for Proactive Compliance
11-15-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
The FDA accepted comments last month on a draft version of its strategic priorities for the next four years. Although these priorities are still subject to change, companies involved in every part of the food and drug supply chain can find in them opportunities to get ahead of the regulators and set the gold standard for compliance and consumer safety.
11-15-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
The FDA accepted comments last month on a draft version of its strategic priorities for the next four years. Although these priorities are still subject to change, companies involved in every part of the food and drug supply chain can find in them opportunities to get ahead of the regulators and set the gold standard for compliance and consumer safety.
Effective Recall Management Can Increase Consumer Loyalty
11-09-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
We often talk about how effective recall management can actually create opportunities during a recall crisis. Now, the results of a new survey show how a recall can impact your brand and customer loyalty. In fact, the results of the survey show that customer loyalty actually can be strengthened if a company is able to show consumers that it is in control during a recall. At the same time, manufacturers can lose the opportunity to build their brand reputation if they try to sweep problems under the rug, hoping that customers won’t notice.
11-09-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
We often talk about how effective recall management can actually create opportunities during a recall crisis. Now, the results of a new survey show how a recall can impact your brand and customer loyalty. In fact, the results of the survey show that customer loyalty actually can be strengthened if a company is able to show consumers that it is in control during a recall. At the same time, manufacturers can lose the opportunity to build their brand reputation if they try to sweep problems under the rug, hoping that customers won’t notice.
New Technology Helps Streamline Product Tracking Efforts
11-05-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
With the FDA and Congress turning their attention to the recent joint replacement recalls, new technology is poised to beat them to the punch. A new mobile app called iTraycer, which debuted earlier this month, is designed to trace medical devices from manufacture to surgery and beyond. This is just the latest example of how new technology is helping streamline the process of tracking products and identifying potential problems.
11-05-2010
Mike Rozembajgier
With the FDA and Congress turning their attention to the recent joint replacement recalls, new technology is poised to beat them to the punch. A new mobile app called iTraycer, which debuted earlier this month, is designed to trace medical devices from manufacture to surgery and beyond. This is just the latest example of how new technology is helping streamline the process of tracking products and identifying potential problems.
Improving Food Safety in Retail Environments
11-03-2010
Brian Giannini
Citing the findings of a 10-year tracking report that examined risks at more than 800 retail food establishments, the FDA recently called for increased efforts to improve food safety in retail environments. In its call for improved food safety measures, the agency cited the need for more certified food safety managers. While recalls were not specifically addressed in the FDA announcement, food safety managers must be aware of the critical role recalls play in ensuring food safety.
11-03-2010
Brian Giannini
Citing the findings of a 10-year tracking report that examined risks at more than 800 retail food establishments, the FDA recently called for increased efforts to improve food safety in retail environments. In its call for improved food safety measures, the agency cited the need for more certified food safety managers. While recalls were not specifically addressed in the FDA announcement, food safety managers must be aware of the critical role recalls play in ensuring food safety.
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