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The next revision of ISO 22000 is due 2017

May 05 2015 07:55 PM | Simon in

ISO 22000:2005 Food safety management systems -- for any organization in the food chain was first published some 10 years ago and reviewed without changes in 2009. However, following a recent meeting of the ISO working group (ISO/TC 34/SC 17/WG 8) it has been announced that the standard will be revised with a target publish date of 2017.



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Mettler Toledo Vision Inspection System Combines Thorough inspection, Convenient Installation and Maximum Throughput

Mar 23 2015 08:23 PM | Simon in

The versatile METTLER TOLEDO CI-Vision V6300 vision inspection system combines thorough product inspection with maximum production throughput and convenient installation. It is extremely flexible and able to adapt its physical structure, number of cameras and lights to meet the specific needs of each production line where it is installed. Users who begin by using the V6300 for a single inspection, for example, find it extremely simple to add more inspections as needed.



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International Paper Takes Extra Step to Safeguard Products

Mar 04 2015 06:28 PM | Simon in

Demonstrating a strong commitment to the product safety needs of its customers, International Paper today announced its U.S. corrugated packaging container plants servicing food product customers will become Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certified as measured against the IFS PACsecure Standard.



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New High Speed, Low Energy X-Ray Inspection System from Mettler Toledo

Feb 22 2015 08:20 PM | Simon in

METTLER TOELDO developed the X36 Series of X-ray inspection systems to enable manufacturers of food and pharmaceutical products to inspect products for contamination at high production speeds (up to 300 products per minute) on both single and multiline operations, while reducing the energy requirements for doing so.



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Mettler Toledo’s New Profile Advantage Metal Detector Reduces False Rejects

Feb 09 2015 08:58 PM | Simon in

Mettler Toledo has recently introduced a revolutionary breakthrough in metal detection sensitivity: the Profile Advantage metal detector. This inspection system’s new metal detection technology delivers unrivalled levels of detection sensitivity to maximize detection and ensure end-user’s brand protection.



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Webinar - GFSI for the Packaging Supply Chain

Jan 22 2015 07:42 PM | Simon in

Food Seminars International, an organization specializing in technical webinars designed to provide information for food supply chain safety and quality initiatives, has announced the presentation of a webinar featuring IFS PACsecure. IFS PACsecure is a North American-based, GFSI benchmarked certification standard for packaging materials converters.



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First cold press technology meeting EU hygiene standards

Dec 09 2014 08:14 PM | Simon in

The Dutch companies JFPT/foodlife and Cool Wave Processing have joined forces and developed a new cold press technology. “The Cold Press No. 1” fully complies with the latest European legislation for hygiene (EHEDG) and safety (CE). With cold pressing both nutrients and flavour of fresh fruit and vegetables juice remain best preserved.



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Romer Labs Listeria Test System Achieves AOAC Certification

Nov 19 2014 08:50 PM | Simon in

Romer Labs today announced that its RapidChek® Listeria NextDay™ test system earned Performance-Tested MethodsSM (PTM) certification from the AOAC Research Institute for various ready-to-eat foods with a 27-48 hr. enrichment.



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Feed Additives Needed to Combat Mycotoxins

Nov 16 2014 10:17 AM | Simon in

The rationale for using feed additives to combat the multi-mycotoxin occurrence in animal feedstock emerged during the eighth World Mycotoxin Forum that ran 10-12 November.



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GFSI Announce Consultation for SQF Scope Extension for Storage and Distribution

Nov 10 2014 07:07 PM | Simon in

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recently announced the launch of its global stakeholder consultation for the SQF Extension of Scope for Storage & Distribution.



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FSA Survey of Allergen Labelling

Nov 07 2014 06:57 AM | Simon in

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) recently conducted a survey examining allergen advisory labelling on pre-packed processed foods sold in the UK. The survey also sought to quantify the level of allergens resulting from cross-contamination and establish whether the type of advisory labelling used related to the level of allergen present.



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