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Newsletter - August 30, 2020
FSVP Compliance, a Quick and Easy Cloud Solution
CPC recently renovated its Client Portal, streamlining the processes of developing, implementing, and maintaining a customized and audit-ready FSVP system. Learn more.
FDA and USDA to launch rulemaking process for labeling of cell-cultured meat
The FDA and the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) launched a joint webinar to give interested stakeholders an overview of FDA’s and USDA’s roles and responsibilities for cultured animal cell human and animal food products. Read more
International Supplement Regulations Updates: July 2020 IADSA
International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) issues July updates of dietary and food supplement regulations in various countries worldwide. Read more.
FDA Takes Action to Limit Inorganic Arsenic Levels in Infant Rice Cereal
The guidance identifies an action level of 100 micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) or 100 parts per billion (ppb) which protects public health by reducing infants’ dietary exposure to inorganic arsenic and is achievable by industry. Read more
FDA Announces the Voluntary Phase-Out by Industry of Certain PFAS Used in Food Packaging
The FDA is announcing the voluntary phase-out of a certain type of short-chain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), that contain 6:2 fluorotelomer alcohol (6:2 FTOH), which may be found in certain food contact substances used as grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard food packaging. Read more
Clorox teams with Cleveland Clinic on a Covid-19 cleaning and disinfection program
Clorox, a major manufacturer of dietary supplements and household products, has partnered with the Cleveland Clinic on a guide to help businesses cope with coronavirus provisions in the workplace. Read more
Polyphenol & omega-3 supplement may boost brain health in young kids: Study
A supplement containing cocoa polyphenols and omega 3 oils may have sizable benefits for children as noted improvements to brain function and nutritional status could tackle childhood undernutrition. Read more
Larger omega-3 doses needed to provide brain benefits: Study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC
People at a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer's may require a higher dose of Omega-3 than originally realized as the levels in the blood and the brain vary significantly. Read more
Apple polyphenol ingredient protects skin from UV irradiation, says recent study
Results showed that compared to placebo, supplementation significantly prevented UV irradiation–induced skin pigmentation. Read more
In the News
FSMA Basics Not So Basic for Food Brands – Podcast
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FSMA swept in much-needed food safety regulations for U.S. brands, but many companies continue to struggle with foreign import requirements. In this podcast, Rae Martin, president of Continuum Partner Consulting interviewed by Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief at Natural Product Insider® discussed:
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The most common requirement of FSMA that food brands fail to achieve.
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The essential component that brands need to achieve FSMA compliance.
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The one thing Martin would change to FSMA if she could
Learn more.