Tick Tock: FDA FFR renewal is due!

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Every two years, you have to remember a U.S. relevant deadline that is surprisingly easy to overlook. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened the 2026 biennial renewal period for Food Facility Registrations (FFR). Facilities subject to registration have from October 1 to December 31, 2026 to renew. Section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, … Continue reading Tick Tock: FDA FFR renewal is due!

Organic rice fraud led to 10 million € seizure in assets

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

An investigation revealed that 14 farms in Pavia falsely sold rice and cereals as organic while using banned pesticides and unlawfully obtained EU funds. Yield discrepancies prompted scrutiny, with broader risks of rice fraud emerging globally. Consumers are advised to be vigilant about sourcing and certificate authenticity when purchasing rice.