Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points

USDA proposes modernizing food safety in egg plants

12-Jan-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is proposing to modernize food safety inspection systems at egg products plants.

Suppliers must meet new guidelines by mid-2016

Walmart leads the charge toward improved poultry safety (Part 1)

19-Dec-2014 By Heidi Parsons

To better protect its customers against foodborne illnesses, Walmart announced it is beefing up its poultry safety guidelines for US suppliers. 

US beef association calls Brazilian food safety into question

08-May-2014 By Georgi Gyton

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in the US has highlighted what it calls "significant flaws" in Brazil’s meat inspection systems.

CAT Squared launches mobile food safety software

22-Jan-2013 By Rod Addy

US software firm CAT Squared has partnered Janam Technologies to launch food safety data analysis software that can be used with a handheld mobile device for added convenience.

US clamps down on poultry hygiene

10-Dec-2012

The US is tightening hygiene controls on ground and mechanically-separated poultry in the wake of several salmonella outbreaks linked to these products.

HACCP measures must be reassessed due to salmonella outbreaks, says USDA

05-Dec-2012

Producers of not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) ground chicken and turkey must reassess their Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) due to recent salmonella outbreaks, said the USDA.

Safety guide proposed for growing fresh-cut produce market

09-Mar-2006 By Ahmed ElAmin

A draft guidance on the processing of most fresh-cut fruits and
vegetables sets out standards producers should follow in reducing
food safety hazards.

Canada faulted for lax food safety, corrects problems

10-Jan-2006 By Ahmed ElAmin

Canada's lax food safety system could lead to people falling sick,
according to an audit of the US agriculture department and its
inspection system.

2006: A milestone for food safety in the EU

03-Jan-2006 By Anthony Fletcher

New Year's Day marked a significant milestone for food safety in
the EU, with the entry of a large updated body of food and feed
legislation.