by ngp2021 | Mar 31, 2020 | FSMA, Latest News, Regulatory Updates
The FDA, today, 31 March 2020, hosted a teleconference with/for pet food manufacturers. Below is a summary of the call for those who were unable to join. When the link to the recorded call becomes available, this post will be updated. From the Director of CVM (Center...
by Cathy Alinovi | Nov 13, 2018 | FSMA, Latest News, Regulatory Updates
On November 5, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their final guidance regarding Mandatory Recall Authority as interpreted from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Simply based on title, this new guidance document gives the impression the FDA now...
by Cathy Alinovi | Sep 11, 2018 | Latest News
Does your food contain legumes and/or potato? Better yet – would your food fall into the BEG (boutique, exotic, or grain-free) category? For many of our manufacturers, the first answer may be yes, but for all, a resounding yes to the second question. The FDA,...
by Cathy Alinovi | Oct 4, 2017 | FSMA, Latest News
As the saying goes: “Image is everything.” So, most small businesses, as defined by revenues, have a tendency to refer to themselves in term of projected future revenue growth. However, sometimes it pays to be realistic and be firmly planted in the...
by Cathy Alinovi | Aug 17, 2016 | FSMA
Drop-dead dates to comply with FSMA depend on the size of your business. ALL pet food manufacturers will be held accountable and will be inspected under the new rules. The “big boys” must comply now, in 2016. Small manufacturers will be expected to be in compliance in...