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Spotlight on Food Safety - Presented by NAFFS and WFFC

Sat, 02 May 2008 20:39:00 GMT

June 5, 2008
8 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
9 a.m. - Noon - Program
Holiday Inn, Newark, NJ

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Save the Dates! NAFFS' 91st Annual Convention

Thu, 16 Apr 2008 14:36:00 GMT

October 23-26, 2008
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Longboat Key, Fla.

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The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Congratulations to NAFFS’ Scholarship Award Winners

Thu, 01 Aug 2007 19:07:00 GMT

On July 13 NAFFS Executive Director Bob Bauer and East Coast Scholarship Chair Al Roth presented NAFFS’ second annual scholarship awards to two deserving students in the Rutgers University Food Science Program. Dr. Mukund Karwe, professor of food engineering and Dr. Richard Ludescher, professor of food science, were also on hand to congratulate the students.

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NAFFS Announces its 3rd Annual Scholarship Award

Important FDA Letter to Food/Feed Manufacturers

Wed, 08 May 2007 18:17:00 GMT

FDA issued a letter to food/feed manufacturers reminding them of the responsibility to ensure their products are safe.

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Advice for Ensuring Food Safety

Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens

Tue, 06 Nov 2006 12:58:00 GMT

From the Federal Register: Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004

Questions and Answers Regarding the Final Rule on Establishment and Maintenance of Records

Tue, 25 Sep 2006 13:01:00 GMT

On December 9, 2004, FDA issued a final rule that requires the establishment and maintenance of records by persons who manufacture, process, pack, transport, distribute, receive, hold, or import food in the United States. Such records are to allow for the identification of the immediate previous sources and the immediate subsequent recipients of food.

Congratulations to NAFFS’ Scholarship Award Winners

Thu, 06 Sep 2006 14:47:00 GMT

On July 12 NAFFS Executive Director Bob Bauer and East Coast Scholarship Chair Al Roth presented NAFFS’ first annual scholarship awards to three deserving students in the Rutgers University Food Science Program.

FDA Issues Guidance on Recordkeeping

Sat, 30 Jun 2006 21:25:00 GMT

"Questions and Answers Regarding Establishment and Maintenance of Records (Edition 3)"

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FDA Guidance

FDA Issues Guidance on Whole Grain to Manufacturers

Fri, 23 Feb 2006 19:56:00 GMT

The guidance was developed to assist manufacturers with what the FDA considers appropriate for food label statements related to “whole grain” content.

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Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Whole Grain Label Statements

The U.S. sold over $8 billion in U.S. agricultural products to Mexico in 2003

Thu, 06 Oct 2004 19:28:00 GMT

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service issued a report that provides information on shows and other promotional opportunities where exporters can showcase their products.

Colombia is the U.S.' largest export market in Central and South America for food and agricultural products

Tue, 27 Sep 2004 18:53:00 GMT

In 2003, the U.S. supplied 29%, or $543.2 million, of the total food and agricultural Colombian imports. The U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement, currently in negotiations, will increase bilateral trade, noted USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service.

Overview of Market for Organic Products in Sweden

Fri, 16 Sep 2004 19:28:00 GMT

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service issued a report that gives an overview of the market for organic products in Sweden and also outlines the requirements for organic food imports into Sweden.