October EdNet: The National Food Safety Educator's Network

EdNet: The National Food Safety Educator's Network

October 2016 Edition: EdNet, the National Food Safety Educator’s Network, is a monthly, multi-agency electronic news journal from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). EdNet provides educators, consumer advocates, government officials, and industry representatives with a quick monthly summary of news about food safety programs and activities. In this issue: Advisories, Alerts, and Warnings USDA Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Hurricane Hermine Resources for Educators What's in a Name? What Every Consumer Should Know About Foods and Flavors (FDA) USDA Announces New Open Data Partnership for Public Health USDA Seeks Retailer Volunteers for SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Significant Decrease in Household Food Insecurity in the United States China Moves to Reopen Market to U.S. Beef (USDA) Amber Waves Magazine—September/October

Blogs

• FDA Blogs
• USDA Blogs
• CDC Blogs

People in the News

• What to Expect Now that the First Big FSMA Compliance Dates Are Here (FDA)

Meetings, Conferences, and Workshops

• FDA to Hold Public Workshop in Oakland, CA to Discuss Menu Labeling
• Report on Regional FSMA Import Safety Meetings (FDA)
• Upcoming Meetings: Codex Alimentarius (FSIS)

Industry

• FDA to Redefine “Healthy” Claim for Food Labeling
• FDA Updates Food Facility Registration Product Categories in Guidance
• FDA Issues Guidance for the Labeling of Infant Formula
• FSIS Posts Industry FAQ on Deleting Requirement to Send Export Certificate to U.S. CBP
• FDA Provides $21.8 Million to States for Produce Safety
• FDA Issues Draft Guidance Concerning the Type and Quality of Scientific Evidence Underlying Structure/Function Claims Made in Infant Formula Labels and Labeling
• FSIS Announces Results of the 2016 Food Defense Plan Survey
• Guidebook for Emergency Preparedness for Small and Very Small Plants is Available
• FSIS Policy Updates