Members of the World Customs Organization (WCO), which includes U.S. customs, use the Harmonized System (HS) to classify goods for customs purposes. It provides an internationally standardized system of names and numbers that allows each country to impose and collect...
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. In October 2025, more reports of cinnamon heavy metals contamination surfaced....
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...
Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Senior Director, Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group (a Certified Group company) 1-Minute Summary FDA’s GRAS designation helps ensure ingredient safety in the food and beverage industry. Unapproved food additives...
