Every food manufacturer wants to make a safe product. Scan the website of nearly any grower, processor, or manufacturer, and chances are the words “safe” and “high-quality” appear somewhere. Almonds, other tree nuts, and spices are no exception, which is why it is...
Heavy metals in food always seems to be a hot topic. First it was concern over heavy metals in baby food. Not long ago, news broke about lead and cadmium in some brands of dark chocolate. Whatever food product, dietary supplement, cosmetic, spice, or similar product...
MoCRA is here, and it’s reshaping the U.S. cosmetics industry. The MoCRA law covers a wide range of cosmetics and personal care products, and introduces new provisions and grants new powers to the FDA for regulating cosmetic products in the United States, including...
Are you selling supplements on Amazon? Manufacturers and Own Label Distributors (OLD) face strict Amazon dietary supplement requirements, much like those required by the U.S. FDA. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your products are in compliance with the...
Stability testing is the process of evaluating a product to ensure that key attributes stay within acceptable specifications during the aging process. Physical test parameters include appearance, color, odor, viscosity, pH, and package compatibility as analyzed using...
As product label claims play an increasingly important role in informing consumer purchasing decisions, manufacturers are pressed to develop products – and food label claims – that best position their food and beverage products in the market. For some companies, the...