As concerns about impurities in food contact materials have increased, existing regulatory requirements that impact such impurities are discussed.

The risks posed by edible insects as food depend on the species of insect, the feed they consume, the environment they inhabit, and the production and processing methods adopted.

Here’s how food companies can use the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus to resolve disputes involving their advertising and labeling.

This article provides relevant information related to the safety of food contact substances present in food packaging, including plastics, glass, and metal containers.  

Contamination of foods via the hands is ranked highly among risk factors identified during outbreak investigations.

It’s not enough to provide a reasonably priced, high-quality product; the company’s commitment to social responsibility is also under the microscope.  

New advances in inspecting, detecting, and checkweighing machinery are helping processors identify multiple irregularities in their food products with greater precision and speed than ever before.

High-pressure processing is a nonthermal pasteurization method that is experiencing broader food safety applications.

The safety of low-moisture foods is becoming a major concern after several foodborne illness outbreaks in recent years.  

The European Union (and others—including policy makers, companies, and organizations—have recently announced goals to reduce or eliminate the amount of plastic packaging sent to landfills.