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Food Safety

Food Fraud & Food Safety Spotlight: 2024

Food fraud and food safety continued to be pressing challenges in 2024, with both issues seeing increases in incidents compared to the previous year. Reports indicate almost a 10% increase […]

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U.S. FDA Issues Allergen Guidance Update

Last month the U.S. FDA published a final version of an allergen guidance entitled “Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling Requirements of the Federal Food, […]

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Regulatory Compliance

A Closer Look at Global Pesticide Residue Incidents in 2024

According to data gathered from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal, there was a 5.8% increase in reported pesticide residue incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, […]

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Product Development

Health & Natural Foods: Macro Trends for Product Development

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Regulatory Compliance

The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Considers New Labeling Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages

Unlike other foods and beverages whose labels are regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (U. S. FDA), the labeling of alcoholic beverages is regulated by the Alcohol […]

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Regulatory Compliance

U.S. Surgeon General Urges Cancer Warnings for Alcoholic Drinks

Earlier this month, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, released an advisory report warning that alcohol consumption can cause cancer. The report cites a growing number of studies […]

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Regulatory Compliance

Navigating Regulatory Mandates for Healthier Diets: Opportunities and Challenges for Food Companies

Food and beverage companies worldwide face increasing pressure to help address the alarming rates of chronic illnesses caused by unhealthy diets. Global regulators are using methods such increased labeling, taxation, […]

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Regulatory Compliance

United States Tax Trade Bureau Establishes Standard of Identity for American Single Malt Whisky

In a final rule published on December 18, 2024, the United States Tax Trade Bureau (TTB) is amending its distilled spirits standards of identity (SOI) regulations to include “American Single […]

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Regulatory Compliance

FDA Evaluation of Red Colorant Forthcoming

All color additives in the United States must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prior use in food and drugs. In addition, the post-market assessment of color […]