ISO 24220:2020—Pao cai (Salted Fermented Vegetables)
Pao cai sells well all over the world, especially in countries and regions where it is regularly consumed, such as in China, Japan, Korea, and…
ISO 6498:2012—Animal Feeding Stuffs
Animal feed quality control directly impacts the safety and quality of animal products intended for human consumption. It involves a range of tests and measures…
ISO/TS 34700:2016— Animal Welfare Management
Animal welfare and food safety are intrinsically linked, which makes sense: sick animals produce sick food. As such, assuring the physical and mental wellbeing of…
What Does the “Organic” Label Mean?
Popular claims on products today include “clean,” “natural,” “regenerative,” “free-range,” “sustainably harvested,” and “green.” None of these claims are federally regulated—but “organic” is. All products…
NSF P180: Residential Pots and Pans Washing Machines
In the restaurant industry, cleaning and sanitizing are a top priority. Manual washing in a commercial setting, however, often does not suffice due to the…
ISO 18794:2018—Coffee Sensory Analysis Vocabulary
Rather than beans, coffee beans are actually considered seeds of the coffee cherry fruit. Growing on tall shrubs and bushes that resemble a berry bush,…
ASTM F2925-11(2018): Marketing Claims for Beef Cuts
With nutritional value and versatility, beef has become a staple in the diets of many people. In fact, about 70% of Americans eat beef at least…
Standardization of Food Products
Since the beginning of human history, food safety has been a concern. In fact, it is believed that the first English food law—the Assize of…
ISO 20636:2018—Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
Nutrition drinks can have a nourishing mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates; they may assist people in meeting general dietary needs. Liquid chromatography (i.e., a laboratory…