Newsletter - September 22, 2016
Strict Food Quality Rules Come into Effect This Week: FSMA Compliance
The first stage of the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) officially came into effect this Monday (19 Sep 2016) whereby all large food manufacturers, with 500 or more employees, have to be in compliance with strict food quality and contamination prevention standards. The food GMP regulations require manufacturers to control all aspects of growth, collection, processing, packaging, and distribution to assure absence of microbial contamination and prevent spread of diseases. Read More
Final Rule for Mandatory Reporting of Clinical Trials Results on Clinicaltrials.gov: No Excuses
Last week, NIH released the final rule for registering clinical trials and reporting results for completed studies. The most important part of the final rule is regarding the submission of results from completed clinical trials. Starting 18 Jan 2017, all completed clinical trials will be required to submit results on clinicaltrials.gov within 1-3 years of study completion or face stiff monetary penalties. Read More..
Strict Food Quality Rules Come into Effect This Week: FSMA Compliance
The first stage of the implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) officially came into effect this Monday (19 Sep 2016) whereby all large food manufacturers, with 500 or more employees, have to be in compliance with strict food quality and contamination prevention standards. The food GMP regulations require manufacturers to control all aspects of growth, collection, processing, packaging, and distribution to assure absence of microbial contamination and prevent spread of diseases. Read More
Final Rule for Mandatory Reporting of Clinical Trials Results on Clinicaltrials.gov: No Excuses
Last week, NIH released the final rule for registering clinical trials and reporting results for completed studies. The most important part of the final rule is regarding the submission of results from completed clinical trials. Starting 18 Jan 2017, all completed clinical trials will be required to submit results on clinicaltrials.gov within 1-3 years of study completion or face stiff monetary penalties. Read More..
