VQIP is a US FDA voluntary and fee-based program that allows eligible food importers to expedite the review and entry of food into the US. Eligibility is limited to importers who demonstrate, through accredited third-party certification, a commitment to food safety and security.
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SQF code Edition 8 to be released soon
The SQF institute (SQFI) is currently gathering stakeholder feedback and public input on proposed updates to the Safe Quality Food (SQF) code.1 SQFI anticipates that the SQF code Edition 8 will be released prior to the SQF annual conference taking place in Orlando, FL on October 25-27, 16.
Sensory analysis finds application in the culinary arts
Sirocco Food and Wine Consulting recently delivered organoleptic training to Lethbridge College (LC)’s culinary research team. This deliverable fits into the Alberta college’s mandate to add an applied research component to their culinary careers program.
Food importers to the U.S. to abide by new FSMA requirements
The Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. The new legislation which covers food products subject to FDA oversight, aims at protecting public health by strengthening the food safety system. Included in the scope of the law are both domestic and imported food sold in the United States.
BC food processors to comply with new HACCP-based food safety regulations – PART 2.
Last month, I posted an article on the updated British Columbia Food Premises Regulations. Food companies that sell products within the province will be required to submit a food safety…
BC food processors to comply with new HACCP-based food safety regulations
If you are a BC food processor, you have probably received a letter from the BC Ministry of Health regarding compliance to new food safety requirements. This regulatory change was…
UC Davis scientists investigate wine quality
What is quality wine? Depending on whom you ask, you may get a different answer as quality can be defined in a multitude of ways. It may mean the absence…
BRC or SQF, becoming certified to a GFSI-recognised standard
Governments in Canada and the US are modernising their food safety legislation to ensure consumer protection and to align with that of key trading partners. Meanwhile, large retailers, distributors and…
Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan – Latest developments
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) initiated a second round of consultations with stakeholders last May to obtain feedback on proposed food safety legislation as part of the Safe Food…
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Human Food
On September 10, 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published the Final Rule for Preventive Controls for Human Food as part of the implementation of the Food…