Two-sides to dairy-identity labeling
The Daily Intake presents two sides of the dairy “identity crisis”. Keller and Heckman LLP’s Daily Intake features a few of the 13,000+...
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Debra Topham
Jan 8, 20191 min read
Can’t Fool Mother Nature–testing for organic sources
Technology Networks reports on a method to detect organic and non-organic sources of milk. They summarize a paper in the Journal of...
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Debra Topham
Dec 19, 20181 min read
GMO labeling & Bioengineered (BE) labeling disclosures released by USDA
JUST RELEASED: The FINAL requirement to label USA foods and supplements with bioengineered (BE) content was announced today. Labeling...
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Debra Topham
Dec 17, 20181 min read
Congress says skip the “added sugars” on honey and maple syrup
Congress put a stop to misleading “added sugars” declarations on honey and maple syrup nutrition facts labels with the passing of the...
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Debra Topham
Dec 12, 20181 min read
“NOT-so-whole” -“whole grain” crackers face new court action
The Daily Intake by Keller and Heckman LLP summarize Kellogg Co.’s latest label troubles with “whole-grain” CHEEZ-IT crackers. ...
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Debra Topham
Nov 19, 20181 min read
Pacing the halls for details of Bioengineered labeling requirements
Join those who are anxiously pacing the halls because USDA proposed “bioengineered food” or “BE” term could replace “GMO”. Timing of...
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Debra Topham
Nov 7, 20181 min read
A little help from our Agency friends
FDA published 2 more guidance documents to help companies update their Nutrition Facts (and Supplement Facts) labels. The Agency provided...
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Debra Topham
Oct 29, 20181 min read
FDA requests information on sesame as allergen in USA
FDA issues a press release to request information (RFI) on sesame as an allergen for USA consumers. The Agency seeks data and incidences...
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Debra Topham
Oct 22, 20181 min read
Cultured cells as “meat & poultry” discussed by FDA & USDA/FSIS
Check those holiday menus–those traditional menu items may not be what you think in the future! What is “meat” and “poultry”? Join FDA...
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Debra Topham
Oct 3, 20181 min read
Plant-based dairy food names & perceptions sought by FDA
Updating and understanding the names of plant-based dairy food alternatives continues FDA’s effort to modernize regulations. FDA is...
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Debra Topham
Sep 5, 20181 min read
Nominations open to 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Professionals are sought for federal committee to shape food and nutrition policies. USDA and the Department of Health & Human Services...
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Debra Topham
Jul 17, 20181 min read
Don’t slip up! FDA Warning Letter Scam
The FDA recently posted FDA warns of imposters sending consumers fake warning letters. “While warning letters are a common compliance...
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Debra Topham
Jun 15, 20181 min read
The FDA Approved Dietary Fiber list gets fatter with 8 new additions.
Sorry for the pun, but sometimes you just need to make a dry fibrous topic a little more fun and chewy… The FDA added 8 new dietary fiber...
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Debra Topham
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Label Training – Cal Poly Pomona
In case you missed it, we thought we’d share some photos…. contact us at ‘debra at knowledge-bank.net’ if you’d like training on-site at...
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Debra Topham
May 17, 20181 min read
Ignoring Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) could be dangerous to your business. Smile, the FDA “mig
Back in 2015, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were ruled unsafe for human consumption. The FDA’s original final decision can be found...
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Debra Topham
May 8, 20181 min read
Federal Organic and GMO labeling rules proposed by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture released its proposed rules for declaring “bio-engineered food ingredient” content on most...
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Debra Topham
May 8, 20182 min read
FDA formally sets Nutrition Facts & Supplement Facts compliance date of 1/1/2020
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formalized the new compliance deadline to update the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels...
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Debra Topham
Apr 29, 20181 min read
If you milk a plant, is it still milk?
Food Navigator alerts us to the FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb presenting before a recent Senate Appropriations Committee, in which...
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Debra Topham
Apr 16, 20181 min read
Caffeinated Dietary Supplements on the FDA High Risk Radar Screen
Dear Colleagues Forwarding FDA news about caffeine—which can apply to caffeine derived from green tea. Immediate concern is any bulk...
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Debra Topham
Apr 9, 20182 min read
Final Guidance on Data Integrity – The FDA was beat to the punch by the British Medicines and Health
Hyman Phelps MacNamara PC’s LawBlog brings us this news “Agency Publishes Final Guidance on Data Integrity – the British Medicines and...
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