Food Safety Matters Podcast Por Food Safety Magazine arte de portada

Food Safety Matters

Food Safety Matters

De: Food Safety Magazine
Escúchala gratis

Acerca de esta escucha

 Food Safety Matters is a podcast for food safety professionals hosted by the Food Safety Magazine editorial team – the leading media brand in food safety for over 20 years. Each episode will feature a conversation with a food safety professional sharing their experiences and insights into the important job of safeguarding the world’s food supply.2025 Food Safety Magazine Arte Ciencia Comida y Vino Historia Natural Naturaleza y Ecología
Episodios
  • Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 1

    Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 1
    May 20 2025
    1 h y 48 m
  • Ep. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond

    Ep. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond
    May 13 2025
    Christian Ararat, M.Sc., M.Eng. is a food safety professional with more than ten years of experience in food safety and quality. After earning a bachelor's degree in Food Science from Valley University in Colombia, he began his career in the bakery industry, where he implemented and enforced good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and prerequisite programs. After moving to Canada, Christian joined Natursource Inc., a Montreal-based food manufacturing company dedicated to producing healthy snacks. As head of the Quality Assurance department, Christian implemented the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) SQF food safety system; helped the company to achieve claims such as gluten-free, non-GMO, and Halal; and maintained certifications such as Organic and Kosher. Christian has continued his education and pursued a master's degree in Food Safety and a master's degree in Quality Systems Engineering. Currently, he serves as the Director of Quality and Laboratory at Geloso Beverage Group, the first wine manufacturer in Québec, Canada. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Christian [46:53] about: How variances in audit scores can cause issues for food safety professionalsThings food and beverage companies should be paying close attention to on their audit resultsThe importance of striving for continuous improvement over a specific audit score, and how this informs food safety cultureHow traceability is measured on audits and why food and beverage companies should still prioritize traceability, despite the recent 30-month extension of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204 compliance dateA $26-million budget cut coming to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in 2026, and how it could affect CFIA’s surveillance and enforcement workThe differences between certified “Organic” criteria required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) versus FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification program (FSVP), and how those differences affect organic food and beverage exporters to the U.S.Limitations imposed by FDA's evaluation protocols for FSVP-registered entitiesPotential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) that could bolster food safety efforts, as well as possible pitfalls that should be considered when looking to leverage AI for food safety. In this episode, we also interview Joseph Corby [24.26], the recipient of Food Safety Magazine’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award, about his career in food safety and his advocacy for a nationally integrated food safety system. After receiving a degree in Environmental Health, Joseph Corby worked for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for 38 years, beginning as a Food Inspector in 1970 and retiring in 2008 as the Director of the Division of Food Safety and Inspection. He then went on to become the Executive Director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a role he held for ten years, and is now a Senior Advisor for AFDO. Joseph has served as an Instructor for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), AFDO, the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI), Louisiana State University, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), the University of Tennessee, and Oregon State University. He continues to be an outspoken advocate for the advancement of a nationally integrated food safety system and works with numerous groups and associations in support of this cause. News and Resources News USDA Withdraws Proposed Regulatory Framework for Salmonella in Poultry After Years of Development FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Synthetic, Petroleum-Based Food Dyes From U.S. Food Supply Rumored FDA Budget Proposal Would Cut Funding, Move Routine Food Inspections to States FDA Reportedly Reinstating Some Fired Food Safety Scientists, Inspection Support Staff FDA Testing Finds Bottled Water Samples Do Not Exceed EPA Limits for PFAS in Drinking WaterResearchers Develop Nanocage-Based Filter That Removes 90 Percent of PFAS From Groundwater Resources “Is AI 'Food Safe?'” by Christian Ararat, M.Sc., M.Eng. for Food Safety MagazineJoseph Corby to be Honored with Food Safety Magazine's 2025 Distinguished Service Award Sponsored by: Hygiena We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
    Más Menos
    1 h y 25 m
  • Ep. 192. Alfredo Fernández: Emerging U.S. Regulations for PFAS in Food Contact Materials

    Ep. 192. Alfredo Fernández: Emerging U.S. Regulations for PFAS in Food Contact Materials
    Apr 22 2025

    Alfredo Fernández, J.D. is an attorney and Partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. As a member of the firm's national Environmental Practice, Alfredo advises clients across industry types on environmental, health, and safety issues that arise in all areas of business operations. Risk management pertaining to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is one area of focus. Alfredo also counsels private and public entities regarding abatement of hazardous materials and conditions. He received his J.D. from University of Connecticut School of Law and holds a B.S. degree from the University of Michigan.

    In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Alfredo [28:37] about:

    • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), coming into effect in January 2026, and the requirements it sets for PFAS in food contact materials
    • Emerging state-level statutes related to PFAS that will affect the food and beverage industry
    • How a patchwork of state-level PFAS regulations will complicate compliance for businesses that operate in multiple U.S. states
    • The broader implications of PFAS contamination and regulations for businesses in the food and beverage sector
    • Challenges industry may face related to PFAS compliance in light of the current unpredictability at EPA and differences in state regulations
    • Actions that companies should be prioritizing to prepare for compliance with TSCA PFAS regulations by 2026
    • Ways in which legal, consulting, and operational teams can collaborate to help businesses meet upcoming and emerging regulatory demands regarding PFAS.

    News and Resources

    News

    HHS' Proposed FDA Reorganization Would Drastically Alter Structure of Agency, Eliminate Product-Specific Offices [5:30]
    As U.S. Pieces Together How HHS Cuts are Affecting Food Safety, Stakeholders Speak Out [8:02]
    Utah Bans Fluoridated Drinking Water [13:29]
    Study Shows Combining Antimicrobial Blue Light and Chemical Sanitizers Can Enhance Listeria Inactivation [23:22]
    Study Shows Chewing Gum Releases Thousands of Microplastics, Whether Gum is Synthetic or Natural [25:22]

    Resources

    Get 20% off your registration for the 2025 Food Safety Summit using code “FSMatters20” at checkout!

    Sponsored by:

    Michigan State University Online Food Safety Program

    We Want to Hear from You!
    Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com
    Más Menos
    49 m
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_T1_webcro805_stickypopup
Todavía no hay opiniones