The food labeling industry has continued to discuss whether genetically modified goods should have labeling requirements. A few states have had bills proposed but none so far have passed; while some manufacturers are marketing all natural products to drive sales others are arguing that there are no health concerns with genetically modified goods. The issue […]
Kraft has voluntarily recalled 242,000 boxes of their ever popular original macaroni and cheese product after it was found that they could contain small pieces of metal. The highlight of this story is that the recall was initiated before any incidents occurred and federal regulatory agencies had to step. All too often we see that […]
We have recently discussed the standards and regulations regarding the upcoming UDI ruling and how proper implementation is key. The FDA, who oversees that these standards are met, appropriately shared some insight on the ruling and a test-case example on why it is such an important decision for the health care system. Please read the […]
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals or GHS is a landmark regulatory standard ensuring global recognition of hazardous materials and how they are handled. Many countries have began the process of training their workers as well as implementing the proper labeling of goods. GHS regulatory standards have begun with educating anyone […]
The FDA’s ruling for medical devices to carry a UDI (Unique Device Identification) will go into effect on September 24th. This will allow easy and definitive attributes of a medical device reducing errors in misidentification or improper use. Making these necessary can be a costly task for companies who aren’t prepared. That is where Pragmatyxs […]
ConAgra foods is facing possible misdemeanor charges dating back to a recall on Peter Pan Peanut Butter from 2007 that sickened over 400 people due to salmonella. The U.S. Department of Justice reached out to consumers in August informing them of the possible cause to their illness. Product traceability plays a huge factor […]
We are excited to introduce a new segment in our blog : Tips & Tricks! The technology industry can be complicated and hopefully we can share some insight to make your life a little easier. Our first Tips & Tricks segment comes from a case study done by Barcode-Test.com; read the full article below and […]