food safety

Mérieux NutriSciences Completes Acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ Food Testing Activities in Canada and the U.S.

January 9, 2025 Mérieux NutriSciences

The transaction is part of a broader agreement with Bureau Veritas covering its worldwide food laboratory testing activities, which include microbiological and chemical analysis and molecular testing. Further announcements regarding the completion of the acquisition in other geographies, including 22 laboratories across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, will follow as those transactions close. …

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Awards $306 Million in Avian Flu Monitoring and Preparedness Funding

January 7, 2025 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

While CDC’s assessment of the risk of avian influenza to the general public remains low, USDA and HHS continue to closely collaborate with Federal, State, local, industry and other stakeholders to protect human health, animal health, and food safety. …

Canadian Amendments to Fish Import Inspection Fees

January 6, 2025 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published amendments to the fish import inspection fees in Part 16 of the CFIA Fees Notice to introduce a single fee for all fish products. This single fee applies to all regulated parties who have a license under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations.  …

Corbion Expands North American Portfolio of Leading Consumer-Friendly Solutions for Protecting Refrigerated Foods

December 18, 2024 Corbion

These latest additions are designed to deliver advanced protection against microbial threats, including yeast and mold, gram-positive pathogens such as Listeria and Clostridia, and various spoilage bacteria, ensuring the safety, freshness, and quality of a wide range of chilled products. …

Will the FDA Ban Red Dye 3? Controversial Food Additive Used in Candy, Drinks Under Scrutiny

December 17, 2024 Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY

The Food and Drug Administration has signaled that it may finally crack down on the use of the additive known as red dye No. 3, an artificial dye that gives a cherry-red coloring to thousands of American products. …