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Americas: TraQtion tool alerts users on compliance in supply chain
NSF International's TraQtion has upgraded its cloud-based quality and compliance software.
Formerly known as Aspirago, TraQtion now has a new, proprietary intelligent compliance engine that...
Americas: 3M releases UHT, ESL beverage test kit
3M launches the 3M Microbial Luminescence System UHT Beverage Screen Kit, a rapid test for ultra high temperature (UHT) and extended shelf life (ESL)...
Europe: FSA proposes approach on serving rare burgers
UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a proposed new approach to the preparation and service of rare (pink) burgers in food outlets.
The increased...
Europe: Infants can eat peanuts safely, finds allergen study
An introduction of peanut products into the diets of infants at high risk of developing peanut allergy was safe and led to an 81%...
Americas: USDA, FSIS roll out new rules for safe poultry products
The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has on July 31, 2014 announced that poultry companies will have to...
Americas: Kraft Foods Group recalls product for possible metal pieces
Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,000 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni &...
Asia Pacific: BASF’s new anti-fake technology to tackle counterfeit crop protection products in China
BASF is introducing to China a product label that features an identification system it has developed with a local partner for local farmers to...
Europe: Tetra Pak tubular heat exchanger receives EHEDG certification
The Tetra Pak tubular heat exchanger equipment has received the EHEDG certification, meeting new standards.
Tubular heat exchangers are used for the heating and cooling...
Asia: Chinese Taipei donates $80,000 to food safety, animal and plant health standards
Chinese Taipei has donated $80,000 to the Swiss-based Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) in 2013 to help developing countries establish and implement sanitary...
Americas: USP proposes documents into Food Chemicals Codex, introduces guidance on food fraud
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is proposing new monographs and introducing the Guidance on Food Fraud Mitigation to be included in its Food Chemicals...