Chemical Compliance CA

12/13/2024

GS1 Canada is back with a new series of free education webinars for small business owners. Whether you are new to barcodes or a long-time subscriber, we'll help you meet trading partners' requirements with our trusted tools and support.

https://gs1ca.org/events/

12/13/2024

The seasonal rush of customers is good news for retailers, but can raise injury risks for employees working faster, harder and longer to meet demands. More customers can also mean greater potential for exposure to respiratory illnesses and violence and harassment. Holiday conditions can heighten existing hazards and introduce new ones. Use this checklist to raise awareness and adjust your programs and training.

Employees are at greater risk of physical and mental harm during the holiday season. Here’s how to keep them safe.

12/13/2024

As the holiday season approaches, shoppers have an eye out for deals. When picking up decorations, children’s toys or seasonal gifts, it’s important to keep safety in mind.

Find resources about battery safety

12/13/2024

Fraud and non-compliance issues discussed in October by European countries have risen for the first time in recent months. The number of food and other fraud suspicions raised by EU member states climbed in October. The 292 alerts are up from 213 in September and 222 in August. There were 325 notifications in July, 265 in June, 281 in May, 341 in April, 345 in March, 318 in February, and 277 in January.

Fraud and non-compliance issues discussed in October by European countries have risen for the first time in recent months. The number of food and other

12/13/2024

A European project is aiming to create a platform where stakeholders can come together to discuss food fraud.

https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2024/12/eu-project-aims-to-set-up-food-fraud-community/

12/13/2024

Europe-wide salt reduction regulations have pushed food and beverage makers to innovate since 2007. So, how is the industry cutting salt and what NPD is emerging?

Europe-wide salt reduction regulations have pushed food and bev makers to innovate since 2007. So, how is industry cutting salt and what NPD is emerging?

12/12/2024

Kimberlee Trzeciak is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs. "I recently had the opportunity to participate in the 19th ICDRA meeting in India. Over the course of several days, I participated in plenary panels and directly engaged with dozens of foreign regulators and FDA colleagues. These engagements highlighted the importance of the FDA working with foreign regulators to achieve our shared goal of advancing global health."

Reflections on the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent this bulletin at 12/02/2024 01:18 PM EST If your email program has trouble displaying this email, view as a webpage. By Kimberlee Trzeciak, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legis...

12/12/2024

I use lasers to see things that are hard to see and measure with the naked eye. For instance, I developed a laser system that might be capable someday of assessing muscle health when a person flexes their arm. These lasers also help me see how an object changes during heat exposure when it is in a fire.

A NIST-developed laser system might someday check your muscle health when you flex your arm. These lasers can also see how an object changes during heat exposure when it is in a fire.

12/12/2024

Since federal penalties totalling $1.5 million were imposed late last year on 13 meat plants contracting in eight states with Packers Sanitation Services Inc. for employing children in critical food safety jobs, the story has not gone away. The food industry’s penchant for child labour remains broken, and another year is ending with the industry continuing to pile up violations.

Ever since federal penalties totaling $1.5 million were imposed late last year on 13 meat plants contracting in eight states with Packers Sanitation

12/12/2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the 2024 edition of the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, which defines the key elements of an effective retail food regulatory program for state, local, tribal, and territorial food regulatory agencies.

Developed and recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with input from federal, state, and local Regulatory officials, Industry, trade associations, academia, and consumers.

12/12/2024

B.C. puts plans in motion for careers in agriculture, food sector. New support is available to help the B.C. farming, seafood and food-processing sectors address labour-market needs.

New support is available to help the B.C. farming, seafood and food-processing sectors address labour-market needs.

12/12/2024

Alberta’s government is undertaking a provincewide review of potential sites for dams and other infrastructure to help meet future water needs.

https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=92474C7D850AB-BF66-F7E4-350CF3F8ADBD1A01