It’s Open House Season at FSNS – And You’re Invited!
We’ve been busy improving our lab network across the country – and now we want to show you what we’ve been up to. From celebrating long-standing...
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The Growing Importance of Allergen Testing: How Certified Group Ensures Food Safety with ELISA
By Jay Alappat, Ph.D, Chief Science Officer – Chemistry, Certified Group Food allergies affect millions of consumers worldwide1, with the FDA...
How to Prepare for a BRCGS Food Safety Audit
Reviewed and Approved by Kaci Foote, FSNS Certification & Audit Accreditation Manager 1-Minute Summary Some sites neglect to...
Food Recalls in 2024: Revealing the Statistics
1-Minute Summary Hospitalizations and deaths from contaminated food doubled in 2024. Undeclared allergens, pathogens (Listeria,...
Challenge Studies in Foods and Beverages: Your Complete Guide
Reviewed and Approved by Alex Brandt, Ph.D., FSNS Chief Science Officer 1-Minute Summary Conducting microbial challenge studies, or inoculated pack...
Food Fraud vs Food Defense: A 5-Minute Guide
Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Senior Director, Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group, a Certified Group Company. 1-Minute...
Front-Of-Package Nutrition Labels – A Quick Introduction
By Gary C. Smith and Keith E. Belk, Colorado State University Legislation was introduced by Democrat Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., of New Jersey...
How to Test for Heavy Metals in Food
When consumers hear about foods that contain heavy metals, panic ensues because many heavy metals are toxic when consumed above safe levels. In some...
How to Create a Food Defense Plan
Reviewed and Approved by Tim Lombardo, Senior Director, Food Consulting Services, EAS Consulting Group, a Certified Group company. 1-Minute...