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Any processed food imported into the U.S. is subject to the FSMA Final Rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals. This rule mandates and outlines the risk-based verification activities that importers must conduct to ensure imported food meets safety standards. So, what does it take to import processed food in 2024? #FoodSafety #FoodImports #FSMA #FSVP #Foodsafetyassurance #foodcompliance #safetymanagement #safeexport #quality #safecriteria

The CFIA safeguards food, animals, and plants in Canada to protect the health and well-being of Canadians. Some of its responsibilities include: ▫️Food Safety: Implementing and enforcing policies Conducting inspections Investigating food safety issues ▫️Consumer Protection: ▫️Enforcing labeling regulations ▫️Ensuring accurate information on food labels & more. Send us a message to learn more about how we can prepare your food business to be CFIA approved. ✅ (Image source: Google) . . #CFIA #ExportCertification #GlobalTrade” #FoodIndustry #Ontario #FoodSafetyAwareness #InspectorAssignment #FoodServiceFacility #RegulatoryCompliance #FoodSafety #Compliance #MenuDevelopment #FoodMarketing #RestaurantExpert #BeverageStrategy #FoodTrends #FoodServiceConsulting #MenuEngineering #FoodBusinessGrowth #RestaurantSolutions #FoodAndBeverageDesign #StrategicInnovation #PDConceptsLTD #foodbusinesssuccess

Today we've published 'Our Food 2022: An annual review of food standards across the UK. It is the second in a series of annual reports with Food Standards Scotland on how the food standards landscape is changing over time. Our report highlights that food standards in the UK remain stable, despite the pressures of inflation, labour shortages and the war in Ukraine. However, we need greater partnership working across the food sector, from industry to Government, to keep our food standards high. This includes: ▶️ Addressing the decline in local authority Trading Standards officers, Environmental Health and Food Law officers to ensure food standards are maintained ▶️ Tackling the shortage of Official Veterinarians to protect animal health and welfare and trade and assure food hygiene is maintained ▶️ Bolstering intelligence sharing networks across the food industry to help stop criminal gangs and tackle food crime that costs the UK up to £2 billion per year ▶️ Introducing import controls on food imported from the EU to help reduce the risk of unsafe food entering the UK from the EU Through this we can, together, make sure we all have confidence that the food we buy and enjoy is safe, and is what it says it is. Read the full report now: https://lnkd.in/eGb9ekDm #OurFood #FoodStandards

Today we've published 'Our Food 2022: An annual review of food standards across the UK. It is the second in a series of annual reports with the Food Standards Agency on how the food standards landscape is changing over time. Our report highlights that food standards in the UK remain stable, despite the pressures of inflation, labour shortages and the war in Ukraine. However, we need greater partnership working across the food sector, from industry to Government, to keep our food standards high. This includes: ▶️ Addressing the decline in local authority Trading Standards officers, Environmental Health and Food Law officers to ensure food standards are maintained ▶️ Tackling the shortage of Official Veterinarians to protect animal health and welfare and trade and assure food hygiene is maintained ▶️ Bolstering intelligence sharing networks across the food industry to help stop criminal gangs and tackle food crime that costs the UK up to £2 billion per year ▶️ Introducing import controls on food imported from the EU to help reduce the risk of unsafe food entering the UK from the EU Through this we can, together, make sure we all have confidence that the food we buy and enjoy is safe, and is what it says it is. Read the full report now: https://bit.ly/3QNfsQM

Since the mid-2000s, the agro-food sector has contributed 10% to the #Dominican Republic’s GDP and food processing is the largest and fastest-growing manufacturing sector in the country. 🥭🫑❌ However, fruit and vegetable exports to Europe are frequently banned due to exceeding Maximum Residue Limits and other issues like traceability, value chain weaknesses, and lack of knowledge about EU sanitary and phytosanitary requirements. Small food-processing firms also face challenges accessing international markets due to uncertified safety management systems. To address these challenges, DT Global is providing Technical Assistance for the Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems for 10 companies in the Dominican Republic. Funded by the European Commission the project aims to help these companies achieve better access to the EU and CARIFORUM markets (the latter being comprised of the 15 Caribbean Community states, along with the Dominican Republic). 🇪🇺🤝🇩🇴 🔍 The project objectives include analyzing deficiencies and creating an implementation plan for each company and conducting specialized training to ensure compliance with required standards. #TechnicalAssistance #HealthSecurity #EUMarket #IWork4DTGlobal #WeAreDTGlobal

Since the mid-2000s, the agro-food sector has contributed 10% to the #Dominican Republic’s GDP and food processing is the largest and fastest-growing manufacturing sector in the country. 🥭🫑❌ However, fruit and vegetable exports to Europe are frequently banned due to exceeding Maximum Residue Limits and other issues like traceability, value chain weaknesses, and lack of knowledge about EU sanitary and phytosanitary requirements. Small food-processing firms also face challenges accessing international markets due to uncertified safety management systems. To address these challenges, DT Global is providing Technical Assistance for the Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems for 10 companies in the Dominican Republic. Funded by the European Commission the project aims to help these companies achieve better access to the EU and CARIFORUM markets (the latter being comprised of the 15 Caribbean Community states, along with the Dominican Republic). 🇪🇺🤝🇩🇴 🔍 The project objectives include analyzing deficiencies and creating an implementation plan for each company and conducting specialized training to ensure compliance with required standards. #TechnicalAssistance #HealthSecurity #EUMarket #IWork4DTGlobal #WeAreDTGlobal

🌟 Important Update for Food Importers! 🌟 Since January 1st, 2024, importers of prepacked foods from Europe into Great Britain (GB) must include a GB-based Food Business Operator (FBO) and address on their packaging. This ensures legal compliance and consumer transparency. 🛑 Northern Ireland Protocol Continuity Foods for Northern Ireland (NI) follow EU labelling rules, while GB labels require both GB and EU/NI addresses. 📬 Physical Addresses Matter - Including a physical address empowers consumers to communicate directly with manufacturers. 🥩 Changes in Animal Product Labelling UK/EC identification marks for animal products are no longer valid in GB. New identification marks are introduced based on product destination. 🏷️ Clear Labelling for Beef, Veal, and Minced Meat Products must now be labelled as 'UK' or 'non-UK', replacing previous 'EU' or 'non-EU' labels. Read the full article in the latest issue of TSBN - https://tsbn.org.uk/ #FoodImport #GBMarket #LabelingUpdate #TransparencyInFood

Not to be missed - Christopher Snabes, Director of Food Safety, The Acheson Group (TAG), will discuss expected #FDA #compliance of importers and exporters for food entering the United States and what can be done to prevent food from being detained at the U.S. border. Topics to be discussed include the Foreign Supply Verification Program (#FSVP) and FDA enforcement of Importers (483s); Food Safety Modernization Act (#FSMA) requirements and FDA enforcement of exporters (Import Alerts); and options for exporters to gain approval to export food to the United States. The 118th annual convention of the Association of Food Industries promises to be the most significant event of the decade for professionals in the #food #import industry. Join us in #Marrakech, Morocco, from May 2-5, 2024, where you can connect with industry leaders, #importers, buyers and experts from the United States and around the globe. https://lnkd.in/eHPczzeX Thank you to our sponsors: Morocco FoodeX Atlas Olive Oils Balsu Gıda Economic Promotion Services of Côte d'Ivoire - SPECI Setton Farms Pierson Ferdinand LLP Schreiber Foods International #Ivory Cashew #LeConseilduCotonetdel'Anacarde

Great Britain implements strict regulations on edible insects, only three species authorized for market sale https://lnkd.in/dyr4h5qC Food Standards Agency #Global #Africa #foodsafetyafrica #foodsafety #foodbusiness #foodindustry #foodmanufacturing #foodprocessing #foodhygiene #foodquality #regulatory #policies #compliance #systemsmanagement #laboratory #technology #foodsecurity #news #edibleinsects

Health crises, internationalization of trade, heightened competition, traceability requirements, cost control, volatility of consumer tastes... The agri-food industry must face multiple challenges. Thanks to the actors for theirs contribution durant international food safety day organized at Nazi BONI University.