The agency has put forth a blueprint for creating a digital, transparent and safer food system by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and through other initiatives.

FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said domestic inspections may continue later this month, but still on a discretionary basis.

The 20-hour course will provide a standard curriculum for animal food professionals to achieve PCQI certification.

The association is prepared for an eventful 2020 to build on its 2019 successes.

Registrar Corp has acquired Vinca to bolster its online compliance training for SQF, FSMA, ISO and other food safety certifications.

The agency has modified its foreign inspection and FSMA guidelines during this time to ensure public safety and product safety.

Three of these short courses will be held in 2020, with the first being Feb. 18 to 20.

The pet food company failed to test the vitamin premix it was supplied for safe levels, which caused several of its wet dog foods to contain 33 times the safe upper limit for vitamin D, according to the FDA.

Company-wide investment, consistent documentation and thorough food safety practices can help.