What Still Needs to Happen In early 2025, the FDA signaled a major shift in how the United States approaches synthetic food dyes. The agency urged manufacturers to voluntarily transition away from petroleum‑derived color additives and began the process of revoking authorization for several dyes. At the time, we wrote about this momentum and what it could mean for the future of food labeling and consumer trust. Now, one year later, Consumer Reports has taken a close look at what has actually...

What to Expect and How It Will Shape the Future of Food Safety FSSC 22000 Version 7 is set to become one of the most influential updates in the Scheme’s history. With global supply chains evolving, regulatory expectations tightening, and the ISO 22002 series undergoing a complete structural overhaul, Version 7 arrives at a moment when the industry is demanding greater clarity, consistency, and accountability in food safety management. When is FSSC 22000 Version 7 being released? Version 7...

The Winners are. . . The D.L. Newslow & Associates, Inc. team Debby Newslow , Ron Potochar , Alanna Barfield , and Nancy Rich were honored to attend SQF Unites 2026 , an event that continues to bring together food safety professionals from around the world to collaborate, learn, and strengthen our shared commitment to safe, high‑quality food. This year’s conference delivered valuable insights, practical tools, and forward‑thinking discussions that our team is already integrating into...