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US proposed banning several food additives and continuing to evaluate other chemicals

On November 2, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning the use of related food additives (brominated vegetable oil, BVO) and continuing to evaluate the safety of other chemical substances.

Nov 10, 2023

Tyson recalls chicken nuggets after consumer complaints of metal pieces in product

Following consumer complaints, Tyson Foods Inc. of Berryville, AR, is recalling 29,819 pounds of fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty product that may be contaminated with metal pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspectio

Nov 06, 2023

FDA reported excessive lead levels in a baby fruit puree

On October 29, 2023, according to the US Food Safety News Network, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that a baby fruit puree contained excessive lead, affecting at least four children.

Oct 30, 2023

US announced a review of third-party information disclosure and recordkeeping requirements for reportable foods

On October 19, 2023, according to the U.S. Federal Register, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-23117, announcing the review of third-party information disclosure and record-keeping requirements for reported foods for a period

Oct 24, 2023

US announced to improve the early detection of emerging animal diseases to protect U.S. agricultural products and food safety systems

On October 17, 2023, the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it will strengthen its cooperation with U.S. authorities to improve the early detection of animal disease outbreaks and protect U.S. agricultural products and

Oct 23, 2023

US launched a review of certification requirements for color additives in food

On October 17, 2023, according to the United States Federal Register news, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-22971, announcing the review of the certification requirements for color additives in food and other product

Oct 20, 2023

US released the FY2024 sampling analysis plan for chemical residue in imported food

On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released the FY2024 Sampling Analysis Plan for Residues of Chemical Substances in Imported Food.

Oct 20, 2023

FDA issued a new version of the Prior Notice of Imported Food Questions and Answers

On October 12, 2023, according to the U.S. Federal Register, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-22649, the new version of “Prior Notice of Imported Food Questions and Answers” (Edition 4).

Oct 18, 2023

US is seeking comment on the use of new food additives in some foods

On October 12, 2023, according to the U.S. Federal Register, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-22613 and 22637 to solicit comments on the use of two new food additives in some foods.

Oct 18, 2023

United States intends to revise the registration and management requirements of acidic canned food and low-acid hot processed canned food

On October 11, 2023, according to the U.S. Federal Register, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-22461, proposing to revise the registration management requirements for acidic canned foods and low-acid hot processed canned foods

Oct 18, 2023