Monthly Archives: November 2008

FDA Reverses Melamine Recommendations

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Edward Noon

The FDA has reversed its previous recommendations and now states that small amounts of melamine are safe for infants (up to 1 part per million). It appears that the major problem arises when you have both melamine and cyanuric acid … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Blessings To All

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Edward Noon

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FDA To Open 3 Offices In China

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Edward Noon

Just received following information from Alan Davis of Strategic Solutions Partners, LLC   US to open China offices for product safety The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will open three offices in China this week to ensure the safety … Continue reading →

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China Food Products On Automatic Detention

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Edward Noon

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) took the unusual steps of detaining certain food products from China without physical examination. Taking action against a country is not the norm, generally it is confined to a specific factory or region. In … Continue reading →

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Water Chestnut Shortage?

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Edward Noon

Another water chestnut season in China is fast approaching (harvest is December through early March). It will be an interesting year, being that we are coming off of a very short year, strong pent up demand, and in the midst … Continue reading →

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