Blog: Food & Agriculture

The FDA’s Decision Regarding the Pathway Forward for Cannabidiol
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023
10 February 2023

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…

EFSA’s Statement on the Safety of Cannabidiol as a Novel Food
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: What food businesses need to know
30 August 2022

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
31 May 2022

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
26 November 2021

Alternative Proteins in Europe

Regulatory and Safety Hurdles More…

Honey Crystallization: A Natural Process
20 April 2021

Honey Crystallization: A Natural Process

Why honey crystallizes and how to prevent it More…

Food Product Held at the U.S. Border...Now What?
22 January 2021

Food Product Held at the U.S. Border...Now What?

Melamine Analysis for FDA Detention More…

Food Shelf Life Testing
18 December 2020

Food Shelf Life Testing

The Science Behind "Sell by" Dates More…

Food Sensory Analysis
15 December 2020

Food Sensory Analysis

Assessments for Product Quality and Success More…

The growing risk of UK food fraud during the COVID-19 outbreak
18 August 2020

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
01 May 2020

Developing Sustainable Fisheries

An Overview of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) & Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) More…

Why Did My Part Break?
Introduction to Canada’s Recreational Cannabis Edible Regulations
Dietary Fiber in the U.S.
12 July 2019

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
The USDA's Final Rule on Mandatory Disclosure of Bioengineered Foods in the US
The Confusing World of CBD in Food and Supplements
09 April 2019

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
05 March 2019

Navigating the Food Labelling World

Understanding global and local regulations More…

BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Version 8
22 January 2019

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
27 November 2018

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
196 Permitted Food Additives Under Review for Deletion in Japan
27 February 2018

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
Proposition 65 vs. Processed Food Companies - A New (Costly) Thorn in Your Side
20 June 2017

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
What Industry Should Know About the New Best Practices Guidelines for Probiotics
15 March 2017

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
02 December 2016

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
11 November 2016

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
10 November 2016

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
18 October 2016

When Food Safety is Paramount

Food hygiene in the food service industry More…

Food Regulatory Update in China
13 September 2016

Food Regulatory Update in China

Looking to Future Changes in the Industry More…

FDA GRAS Rule About to be Finalized - Clarifications, but No Surprises
06 September 2016

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
30 August 2016

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
Sugar tax - taxing unhealthy behaviours
19 August 2016

Sugar tax - taxing unhealthy behaviours

How the sugar tax will affect the food industry More…

A further update to EU Novel Food Regulations
28 June 2016

A further update to EU Novel Food Regulations

Intertek's EU food regulatory expert provides insights into how the regulations and guidance documents are shaping up and potential effects on industry. More…

California Proposition 65 - Another Year of Businesses Paying the Price
21 June 2016

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
20 May 2016

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
08 April 2016

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
08 March 2016

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…

Getting New Animal Food Ingredients Into the U.S. Market
23 February 2016

Getting New Animal Food Ingredients Into the U.S. Market

Emerging Developments in U.S. Animal Food Regulatory Acceptance More…

EFSA Takes a Closer Look at Food Enzyme Exposure Assessments
19 February 2016

EFSA Takes a Closer Look at Food Enzyme Exposure Assessments

Deadline for Public Consultation is 31 March 2016 More…

Safe food: a wish or reality?
16 February 2016

Safe food: a wish or reality?

An analysis of how safe our food really is. More…

Added Sugar: Dietary Guidelines in the U.S. and Beyond
26 January 2016

Added Sugar: Dietary Guidelines in the U.S. and Beyond

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines cracks down on added sugar More…

On the trail of understanding consumer tastes
08 December 2015

On the trail of understanding consumer tastes

How sensory analysis can benefit your business More…

EFSA’s Safety Opinion on Isoflavone-Containing Supplements for Post-Menopausal Women
Revised EU Novel Foods Regulations Set for Adoption
03 November 2015

Revised EU Novel Foods Regulations Set for Adoption

Learn more about how these changes will impact you More…

Sample testing in the global food supply chain
01 September 2015

Sample testing in the global food supply chain

Where and how often in the supply chain should food sample testing take place? More…

JECFA Releases Call for Data for 82nd Meeting
25 August 2015

JECFA Releases Call for Data for 82nd Meeting

Learn more about JECFA and how this could impact your food substance. More…

 
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