Debra TophamJan 30, 20191 minTwo-sides to dairy-identity labelingThe Daily Intake presents two sides of the dairy “identity crisis”. Keller and Heckman LLP’s Daily Intake features a few of the 13,000+...
Debra TophamJan 9, 20191 minCan’t Fool Mother Nature–testing for organic sourcesTechnology Networks reports on a method to detect organic and non-organic sources of milk. They summarize a paper in the Journal of...
Debra TophamDec 20, 20181 minGMO labeling & Bioengineered (BE) labeling disclosures released by USDAJUST RELEASED: The FINAL requirement to label USA foods and supplements with bioengineered (BE) content was announced today. Labeling...
Debra TophamDec 18, 20181 minCongress says skip the “added sugars” on honey and maple syrupCongress put a stop to misleading “added sugars” declarations on honey and maple syrup nutrition facts labels with the passing of the...
Debra TophamDec 12, 20181 min“NOT-so-whole” -“whole grain” crackers face new court actionThe Daily Intake by Keller and Heckman LLP summarize Kellogg Co.’s latest label troubles with “whole-grain” CHEEZ-IT crackers. ...
Debra TophamNov 19, 20181 minPacing the halls for details of Bioengineered labeling requirementsJoin those who are anxiously pacing the halls because USDA proposed “bioengineered food” or “BE” term could replace “GMO”. Timing of...
Debra TophamNov 7, 20181 minA little help from our Agency friendsFDA published 2 more guidance documents to help companies update their Nutrition Facts (and Supplement Facts) labels. The Agency provided...
Debra TophamOct 29, 20181 minFDA requests information on sesame as allergen in USAFDA issues a press release to request information (RFI) on sesame as an allergen for USA consumers. The Agency seeks data and incidences...
Debra TophamOct 22, 20181 minCultured cells as “meat & poultry” discussed by FDA & USDA/FSISCheck those holiday menus–those traditional menu items may not be what you think in the future! What is “meat” and “poultry”? Join FDA...
Debra TophamOct 3, 20181 minPlant-based dairy food names & perceptions sought by FDAUpdating and understanding the names of plant-based dairy food alternatives continues FDA’s effort to modernize regulations. FDA is...
Debra TophamSep 5, 20181 minNominations open to 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines Advisory CommitteeProfessionals are sought for federal committee to shape food and nutrition policies. USDA and the Department of Health & Human Services...
Debra TophamJul 17, 20181 minDon’t slip up! FDA Warning Letter ScamThe FDA recently posted FDA warns of imposters sending consumers fake warning letters. “While warning letters are a common compliance...
Debra TophamJun 15, 20181 minThe 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...
Debra TophamJun 12, 20182 minLabel Training – Cal Poly PomonaIn 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...
Debra TophamMay 18, 20181 minIgnoring Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs) could be dangerous to your business. Smile, the FDA “migBack in 2015, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were ruled unsafe for human consumption. The FDA’s original final decision can be found...
Debra TophamMay 9, 20181 minFederal Organic and GMO labeling rules proposed by USDAThe United States Department of Agriculture released its proposed rules for declaring “bio-engineered food ingredient” content on most...
Debra TophamMay 9, 20182 minFDA formally sets Nutrition Facts & Supplement Facts compliance date of 1/1/2020U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formalized the new compliance deadline to update the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels...
Debra TophamApr 30, 20181 minIf 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...
Debra TophamApr 16, 20181 minCaffeinated Dietary Supplements on the FDA High Risk Radar ScreenDear Colleagues Forwarding FDA news about caffeine—which can apply to caffeine derived from green tea. Immediate concern is any bulk...
Debra TophamApr 9, 20182 minFinal Guidance on Data Integrity – The FDA was beat to the punch by the British Medicines and HealthHyman Phelps MacNamara PC’s LawBlog brings us this news “Agency Publishes Final Guidance on Data Integrity – the British Medicines and...
