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Obama to sign legislation for improved US food safety regulation

US $1.4 billion overhaul gives FDA greater authority, requires mandatory recalls of contaminated products

President Barack Obama is expected to sign this week a US$1.4 billion overhaul of the US food safety system, which gives the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to increase inspections at food processing plants and forces companies, including petfood manufacturers, to recall tainted products.

Congress passed the bill in December 2010, in response to a series of outbreaks of E. coli and Salmonella contamination. The new law will require large farms and food manufacturers to prepare detailed food safety plans for FDA officials. It will also make recalling contaminated products mandatory, as opposed to current regulations that rely on manufacturers to do so voluntarily.

FDA unveils global food safety strategy

Administration outlines four key points to increase food safety in US

NRC publishes new report on supplement safety

Many of the ingredients allowed in supplements for humans are a problem when used in animal feed or petfood

CNBC to air documentary examining regulation in the petfood industry

'Pet Food' documentary set to premier Thursday, February 10

Wenger Extrusion Group acquires petfood analysis systems provider

Source Technology's inline analysis systems will enhance Wenger's extrusion technology, company says

At Walmart, petfood safety equals behavior

Frank Yiannas, VP of food safety for the retailer, explains why ensuring petfood safety means creating the right culture

Chicken jerky pet treats: the new melamine?

Are chicken jerky pet treats from China being falsely maligned, or is this the biggest petfood safety issue since 2007?

Something to Chew On: Petfood safety: what’s next

The new US food safety legislation will also affect regulation of petfood

Diamond Pet Foods expands dry dog food recall to include Puppy formula

Dry dog food recall now includes Puppy formula in select bag sizes after sampling was found to contain Salmonella

Virtual Petfood Forum 2011

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Obama to sign legislation for improved US food safety regulation

US $1.4 billion overhaul gives FDA greater authority, requires mandatory recalls of contaminated products

pet food regulation

pet food safety

pet food recalls

FDA unveils global food safety strategy

NRC publishes new report on supplement safety

CNBC to air documentary examining regulation in the petfood industry

Wenger Extrusion Group acquires petfood analysis systems provider

At Walmart, petfood safety equals behavior

Chicken jerky pet treats: the new melamine?

Something to Chew On: Petfood safety: what’s next

Diamond Pet Foods expands dry dog food recall to include Puppy formula

Virtual Petfood Forum 2011

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