by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
As of July 1st, the FDA has officially resumed surveillance inspections. As of this moment, the FDA claims they will give 1-2 days notice to the manufacturer of a pending surveillance inspection. Manufacturers have already been notified that “for cause” inspections...
by Cathy Alinovi | Jun 16, 2021 | Latest News
Last year, with the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, we were notified that the FDA would suspend inspections into food and pet food facilities as feeding our nation was a priority. Recently, however, showing a (not surprising) lack of communication and/or...
by Cathy Alinovi | Feb 8, 2021 | AAFCO Meetings, Latest News, Regulatory Updates
In these unfortunate days of virtual meetings, not as much is presented at the AAFCO meeting as when the meetings are live. For the most part, the regulators put all the information in the Feed BIN (Basic information network) and await comments. Pertinent information...
by Cathy Alinovi | Feb 8, 2021 | Latest News
A subcommittee of our membership, as well as the Board of Directors, has voted to create a Legal Defense Fund (LDF). As manufacturers of fresh food, our members are at higher risk of legal sanction as they are on the FDA’s radar. The LDF is for every one of our...
by Cathy Alinovi | Feb 5, 2021 | Latest News
Have you experienced it yet? In this day and age, I’d be surprised if a business hasn’t been hacked. We’ve had our turn – the Next Gen PFMA website was hacked about three months ago. Don’t worry. No sympathy needed. It is what it is and I think valuable lessons...
