Advocacy
7 Tips for Cleaning Fruits, Vegetables | FDA
Fresh produce can become contaminated in many ways, but following these simple steps can help protect you and your family from foodborne illness.
Federal
The Competition Bureau Canada seeks to block Nortera’s proposed acquisition of B&G Foods Canada’s Green Giant and Le Sieur brands, as it is “likely to lead to higher prices, fewer choices and less competition in the wholesale grocery supply chain.”
Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Supplemental Ingredients to permit 30% juice in certain caffeinated beverages as shown in Table 1. Editorial revisions have also been made to the list, including a change to the French version to correct the unit of measurement for L-asparagine.
PMRA Recent postings of consultations and decisions
The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered for use in Canada.
- Canola Oil, Garlic Oil, Capsaicin, related Capsaicinoids, and Captiva Prime (RD2026-17) Decision Posted: August 21, 2026
- Epyrifenacil (PMRL2026-08) Open consultation Posted: August 21, 2026
- Epyrifenacil, S-3100 0.46 EC Herbicide and V-10488 0.94 SE Herbicide (PRD2026-13) Open consultation Posted: August 21, 2026
Provincial
Skills Development Fund investments will prepare nearly 1,150 workers and job seekers across Ontario for in-demand careers in critical sectors of Canada’s economy
British Columbia proposes to expand food processing in ALR – Food In CanadaFood In Canada
British Columbia is proposing to expand food processing opportunities on the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The province claims the expansion will help “strengthen food security, support farmers, and attract new investment. ”
USA
FDA begins inspection of Taylor Farms lettuce operation in Mexico | Food Safety News
Iceberg lettuce from the Mexico operation has been linked to an ongoing outbreak from the Cyclospora parasite that has sickened 9,481 from 17 states,
FDA Authorizes First-Of-Its-Kind Robotic Blood Draw Device | FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized the Aletta, the first standalone robotic device that can draw blood from a patient’s arm without hands-on operator intervention.
In food manufacturing, responsibility is rarely ambiguous. Quality signs off, production executes, operators perform, and leadership sets direction. On paper, the system appears structured and defined, with each function carrying its assigned duties.
FDA tracking 18 active outbreaks | Food Safety News
The Food and Drug Administration has a running account of what is making Americans sick right now. The FDA’s Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks table is updated weekly.
Right now FDA’s table carries 18 investigations in its Active section.
FDA’s newly proposed rule would replace voluntary GRAS notifications with mandatory filings for substances introduced into the U.S. food supply under the GRAS provision
International
ECHA begins work to reduce hazardous substances in vehicles
ECHA will support the European Commission in implementing the chemical safety aspects of the new End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation. The Agency will identify substances of concern in vehicles, prepare restriction proposals for hazardous substances when requested, and assess exemptions to existing prohibitions.
France to end use of railway sleepers treated with creosote
France announced that it will end the placing on the market of railway sleepers treated with creosote (wood treatment use class 3 according to EN Standard 335). The country requested to be removed from the list of Member States where the placing on the market of such railway sleepers is permitted.
Safety Share
Window covering safety – Canada.ca
Cords and kids don’t mix.
Parents and caregivers with young children at home should replace blinds and window coverings that have accessible cords longer than 22 cm to reduce risk of strangulation.
Events
Audit Ready 24/7 Webinar: Manage Third-Party & Customer Audits 2026-08-26
1:00 p.m. EDT
Documentation that’s always ready can cut audit prep time by 80%, moving you from multi-week scrambles to audit-ready in 48 hours or less. Learn the four practices behind that shift, live, and how to apply them at your plant.
Food Safety Trends and Preparing for Change Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00 am EDT
The food industry is facing an increasingly complex risk landscape—ranging from foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls to supply chain disruptions and evolving regulations.
Join NSF’s upcoming webinar and learn how to stay ahead with data-driven insights and real-world expertise.
Registration Foreign Body Identification: Tools, Techniques, and Real-World Investigations
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT
Join our experts as they discuss the range of analytical approaches available for foreign body identification. Drawing from extensive experience, they will share practical tips, common challenges, and key limitations associated with these technologies. Through real-world NQAC case studies, attendees will gain valuable insight into the process of investigating and identifying foreign materials.
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