Blog: Food & Agriculture
European Protein Strategy 2023
Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities More…
Cyberattacks in the Food Industry: A Recipe for Potential Disaster
Increased use of Technology Exposes Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities More…
Tips to increase staff retention in restaurants
Food Safety Consultant Heather Hayward outlines some of the associated risks resulting from low staff retention in restaurants and solutions to help. More…
World Honeybee Day: Raising Awareness about the Importance of Honeybees
Understanding the significance of honeybees in ecosystems, their role in the maintenance of global food security, and current risks to their populations More…
3 Steps to a stress-free factory floor demo task during a food safety audit
Achieving a good result in a food safety audit is one of the key objectives of any food factory Technical or Quality Manager if they are on their journey to third party certification. The factory task demo is a key element, so it must go well to get a good result in the overall audit. More…
New Amendment to Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011
Overview of key changes to the European Food Contact Plastics Regulation under (EU) 2023/1442 More…
Five key takeaways from the EU ‘From the Hives’ report
An expert view from an Intertek honey authenticity scientist More…
The FDA’s Decision Regarding the Pathway Forward for Cannabidiol
Navigating the Changing Regulations in the United States More…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023
Shining a spotlight on Intertek's women in science: An interview with Joanne Hubbard, Technical Specialist Manager, UK Food Services More…
VACCP and TACCP: The Best Line of Food Defence
“The best defence is a good offence“ More…
HACCP Verification – An Introduction
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) is an internationally recognised risk-based system utilised throughout the food supply chain More…
EFSA’s Statement on the Safety of Cannabidiol as a Novel Food
Data Gaps and How to Fill Them More…
How to Continually Improve Your Food Safety Management System
In an ever-changing world, establishing and maintaining a food safety programme is not enough. Every organisation must strive for continual improvement to stay compliant, relevant, and successful More…
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: What food businesses need to know
In light of new European legislation coming into force for pyrrolizidine alkaloids, we sat down with Joanne Hubbard and Patrick McNamara, Technical Specialist Managers for the UK and Global markets at Intertek, to discuss these natural contaminants. More…
In the hot seat: Acrylamide-related changes to California Proposition 65 Regulations for foods that undergo cooking or heat processing
Injunction for acrylamide-related lawsuits upheld and new proposed warnings labels for acrylamide in food More…
Alternative Proteins in Europe
Regulatory and Safety Hurdles More…
Honey Crystallization: A Natural Process
Why honey crystallizes and how to prevent it More…
Food Product Held at the U.S. Border...Now What?
Melamine Analysis for FDA Detention More…
Food Shelf Life Testing
The Science Behind "Sell by" Dates More…
Food Sensory Analysis
Assessments for Product Quality and Success More…
The growing risk of UK food fraud during the COVID-19 outbreak
Identifying the risk of food fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic and best practices for protecting food authenticity More…
Developing Sustainable Fisheries
An Overview of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) & Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) More…
Why Did My Part Break?
A Look at the Failure Analysis and Investigation Process More…
Introduction to Canada’s Recreational Cannabis Edible Regulations
Health Canada Releases Final Regulations More…
Dietary Fiber in the U.S.
An Update to the Dietary Fiber Inclusion List More…
Regulatory Compliance for Supplement Product Labels in the US and the EU
Common Deficiencies More…
The USDA's Final Rule on Mandatory Disclosure of Bioengineered Foods in the US
What you need to know... More…
The Confusing World of CBD in Food and Supplements
Navigating Changing Regulations in Canada, the US, and the EU More…
Navigating the Food Labelling World
Understanding global and local regulations More…
BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Version 8
Are you aware of the changes implemented in this new version? More…
Exploring the Food eCommerce Industry
Uncovering challenges, regulations and trends in this rising industry More…
Identification and Quantification of Volatile Organic Compounds in Food Contact Materials
Ensuring the safety of polymers used in food contact materials More…
196 Permitted Food Additives Under Review for Deletion in Japan
Manufacturers must respond to Japanese authorities to keep additives on the list More…
How to Negate Risk in the Global Meat Trade
Don't get embroiled in meat scandals More…
Proposition 65 vs. Processed Food Companies - A New (Costly) Thorn in Your Side
The addition of furfuryl alcohol, a natural by-product of thermal food processing, to the Proposition 65 list will likely result in added litigation risks for food/beverage manufacturers selling products in California. More…
EU Enzymes Dietary Exposure Finalised Guidance - Move Towards More Realistic Assumptions
Moving Towards More Realistic Assumptions More…
What Industry Should Know About the New Best Practices Guidelines for Probiotics
New industry guidelines will help reduce inconsistency and add clarity for consumers More…
FDA Dietary Fiber Guidance and Its Impact on the Food Industry
The latest developments on dietary fiber may have a major impact on many companies currently making "dietary fiber" declarations in the U.S. More…
Tackling e-Commerce in the Food Industry
An analysis of the growth of online sales specifically within the Food Industry More…
Intertek welcomes New Novel Food EFSA Guidance Deadline
A critical step in the establishment of the new EU novel food Regulations More…
When Food Safety is Paramount
Food hygiene in the food service industry More…
Food Regulatory Update in China
Looking to Future Changes in the Industry More…
FDA GRAS Rule About to be Finalized - Clarifications, but No Surprises
After 19 years as a proposed rule, the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will finalize the criteria by which food ingredients can be concluded to be "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) More…
Food Contact Regulatory Framework in China 2016
Intertek provides insights into how the regulations in China are shaping up and the potential effects on industry. More…
FDA's Updated Draft New Dietary Ingredient Guidance
Some Progress but No Dramatic Changes More…
Sugar tax - taxing unhealthy behaviours
How the sugar tax will affect the food industry More…
California Proposition 65 - Another Year of Businesses Paying the Price
The threat of settlement fees from notices of violation continue to loom over businesses in California. More…
Food law has changed a lot in 500 years
Exploring the changes in food law 500 years since the first recorded food regulation was introduced More…
California Proposition 65 Update: BPA - End of the 1-year Grace Period
OHHEA plans to impose temporary emergency regulations for canned food retailers due to possible BPA-related litigation concerns. More…
U.S. FDA Set to Increase Enforcement on Dietary Supplements
Office of Dietary Supplement Program set to increase industry oversight and consumer protection in light of high profile violations More…