Posts by Erik L
Food Industry Regulatory Update June 14, 2024
FDA, USDA and EPA Food Waste National Strategy Published FDA, USDA, EPA announced the “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” The strategy is intended to tackle climate change, feed people, address environmental justice, and promote a circular economy. FY 2023 CBP Trade Fact Sheet Released The 2023 Trade Fact Sheets are quick-reference…
Read MoreFCE SID How Does FDA Regulate Canned Food?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has special registration requirements for facilities that produce low-acid canned foods (LACF) and acidified foods (AF). This post addresses the items below: What is a low-acid canned food? A low acid canned food (LACF) is any food (other than alcoholic beverages) with both a finished equilibrium pH greater…
Read MoreDUNS Number: Why Food Businesses Need One
Food companies exporting to and doing business in the United States, are likely to be asked a DUNS number (aka D-U-N-S Number®). Let’s review the key points about these numbers: What is a DUNS number? DUNS is the Data Universal Numbering System known as D-U-N-S®. It is a nine-digit unique identifying number for business locations.…
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