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Stop by and see Repete at IPPE 2018! Booth: Hall B – B6524 Date: January 30–February 1 Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA Floor Plan: View Here Show Times Tues., 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. Wed., 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. Thur., 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. “The 2018 International Production & Processing Expo will bring together more than 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors in Atlanta, Ga. USA from Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2018. The trade show focuses on Innovation – bringing together buyers and sellers of the latest technology of products and services to make your business successful, Education – learning from the experts in free – and fee-based world-class programs beginning Mon., Jan. 29, on topics that cross industry interests, Global Reach – attracting more than 8,000 International visitors from 129 countries, and Networking – meeting new and rekindling old relationships with leaders across the industries.” […]

As the original deadline of Sept. 17, 2017 loomed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would delay Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) inspections for hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls requirements for large animal food facilities until the fall of 2018. Even with the extension, many companies are still struggling to prepare. Now is a great time to take a moment to see if your facilities are ready for an inspection. The Food Industry Council developed a checklist of what you need to do when the FDA conducts an inspection of your facility. Included on that extensive list is: Complete Preventive Control Qualified Individual Training Finalize Written Food Safety Systems Ensure Ease of Records Access Document Corrective Actions Properly Upgrade Sanitation Flashlights Review Allergen Controls Conduct Environmental Monitoring Develop a Microbiological Sample Retain Policy Develop a Companion Sample Policy The final piece of Food Industry Council advice […]