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EYES ARE USELESS WHEN THE MIND IS BLIND! WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT YOUR FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM? Looking at these stickers here on the back of the transport silo, it sure makes you think that it is good that this supplier is certified GMP+ and SQAS-assessed. This would mean that the supplier follows the specific rules for transporting animal feed, or ingredients for animal feed, doing all that he can in order to maintain the safety of the loaded product during transport. Unfortunately, this transport silo delivered FOOD products to the unloading site, and during #THRAnalysis done by ENFIT - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION - SUPPLY CHAIN SAFETY (non profit organization) we have realized that there is no evidence of cleaning supporting that product transport has not been in cross-contact with the animal feed previously transported, or that it has been cleaned in a way to prevent any potential cross-contact. You would say that it is not a big problem as animal feed is also safe, but when you take into account that levels of contaminants in animal FEED are lower than contaminants in FOOD then there is a big space for potential contamination due to the inadequate transport. How are you checking your transport hygiene? Previous loads? How do you prevent potential fraudulent activities with previous loads and transport? #transporthygiene #gfsi #enfit #thranalysis #gmp

Advantages of Official FSPCA PCQI Animal Food Training Animal food facilities must comply by law with the Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food. This rule requires them to put a food safety plan in place with a hazard analysis to determine the best preventive measures. FDA regulations specify that writing up food safety plans, and other specific food safety tasks, must be undertaken by a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI). It’s an important role and one that cannot be performed by just anyone on the team.  READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eU5HMivs #foodsafety #animalfood #preventivecontrols

Great clarity from the European Commission about cultivated meat regulation. Basically unless determined otherwise, cultivated meat does not need any special approvals. This is great clarity for a nascent industry that has the potential to radically improve the health of people, animals, and the planet while not asking carnivores to sacrifice anything. 🥩 Although at BioCraft we only make cultivated meat for our furry pet friends, this is great news for our people friends and fellow cultivated founders. 💯 Here's the play-by-play about how this came together and what it means.👇

💥 EU Regulatory Update! 👇 The European Commission is giving more clarity on Cultivated meat classification (and ultimately, clarity on requirements for approval). Thanks ATOVA Regulatory Consulting, SL for relaying this important news! #novelfood #cultivatedmeat #sustainability

Important regulatory update for the EU's cultivated meat sector! The European Commission has released draft guidance on food hygiene, clarifying the handling of cultivated meat under existing regulations. This guidance helps clarify operational standards and food safety assessments for cultivated meat, marking a significant step towards regulatory clarity. ✨ Notably, the term "Cultivated Meat" is officially adopted in EU documentation, reinforcing its legitimacy in the food industry. #FutureOfFood #CultivatedMeat #Regulations

Excited to share this insightful article by my friend and colleague, Hannah Lester at ATOVA Regulatory Consulting, SL, on the evolving classification of cultivated meat in the EU. An absolute must-read . Check it out! 🌱 🥩 🐔 🐟 #FutureOfFood #Sustainability #foodtech #EU #themoreyouknow

Do you know what the top pitfall of pet food safety compliance is? Human error! An excellent way to combat that is with the Hollison TrueSampler™. The TrueSampler™ eliminates human grab sampling and replaces it with near-continuous sampling over the course of an allotted time. This can eliminate human error in one part of the manufacturing process of production that can improve your quality standards! Contact us to learn more! info@hollison.com #petfood #petfoodmanufacturing #safety #qualitystandards #quality

Attention all pet food manufacturers! 🐶🐱 Revolutionize your operations with HPP technology. Join us at 🐾Petfood Forum Events on April 30th at 12:05pm CST. Daniela Soto Castro, HPP Food Applications Specialist, presents on the benefits of high pressure processing in raw pet food production. During this presentation, you will learn about: 🥩 How HPP can inactivate dangerous pathogens like Salmonella and Listeria, enhancing food safety. ⚙️ Successful HPP parameters (pressure and holding time) used for raw pet food. 🦠 Food safety studies on the effect of HPP on Salmonella spp. and E. coli. 🔬 The impact of HPP on the nutrients in raw pet food.

🚨 MASSIVELY IMPORTANT update regarding the classification of cultivated meat in the EU! The 🇪🇺 European Commission has published a draft guidance document on the implementation of certain provisions of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 on the hygiene of food of animal origin! In Section 3.4, it says that for products of animal origin (e.g. cultivated meat) that are not specified in the regulation, should be handled in accordance with the relevant requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 and with the general rules for products of animal origin laid down in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 (in particular the rules on products from outside the Community referred to in Article 6). Moreover, it says that food safety for cultivated meat will be ensured based on the risk assessment performed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) within the frame of a novel food authorisation. Since there are no requirements in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, establishments handling cultivated meat products DO NOT need to be approved or to apply an identification mark on the food. Specific requirements may be added to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 in future if: ➡  The market share would increase and significant specific hazards to be addressed are identified; ➡ New techniques have sufficiently evolved to lay down common specific requirements, not blocking further innovation. ✨ This is an incredibly important update as this lack of clarity has been causing a great deal of uncertainty within the industry. ✨ Also, note that the term "Cultivated Meat" is used! Read in full here 👇 https://lnkd.in/exRTXBEm #futureoffood #novelfood #cultivatedmeat #regulations

How is pet food safety currently ensured for America’s cats and dogs?   1. Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the FDA has the authority to regulate food safety. 2. FSMA contains stringent regulations regarding food safety that manufacturers must follow and provides for regular safety inspections of facilities. 3. Manufacturers must follow Good Manufacturing Practices in and around their facilities to ensure that pet food is handled and produced in a hygienic environment that prevents pet food contamination. 4. State regulators conduct food safety inspections in coordination with the FDA. 5. Pet food makers implement multiple preventive controls to safeguard pet food, such as rejecting raw ingredients that don’t meet safety standards and using positive release criteria for finished products to control or significantly minimize hazards associated with natural toxins, pathogens, or other contaminants. Under the proposed #PURRAct, no aspect of pet food safety regulations or inspections would change. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gQG9GiDQ.