FDA Leadership Transition: Dr. Donald Prater Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Amidst Agency Restructuring
By Bailee Henderson, Digital Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is undergoing a significant leadership transformation, signaling a new chapter for the agency’s Human Foods Program (HFP). In…
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
GENEVA – In a decisive move to curb the spread of a dangerous viral pathogen, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the current outbreak of Ebola disease, caused…
The Silent Revolution in Food Safety: Navigating the Complexities of FSMA 204 and the Path to 2028
For decades, the global food supply chain operated on a "one-step-back, one-step-forward" model of traceability. If a consumer fell ill from contaminated spinach, investigators would work backward to the distributor,…
Navigating the Safety Paradox: The Global Challenge of Sustainable Food Packaging
By the Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team As the global community accelerates its transition toward a circular economy, the packaging industry faces a daunting dual mandate: eliminate plastic waste while…
Leadership Shake-up at the FDA: Donald Prater Appointed to Lead Human Foods Program
By Sarah Zimmerman | Published May 18, 2026 In a significant leadership transition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Donald Prater has been appointed to head the agency’s…
Snack Innovations: From Gut-Health Gummies to High-Fashion Teas
In the hyper-competitive world of consumer packaged goods (CPG), the battle for shelf space is increasingly defined by a brand’s ability to pivot, innovate, and align with rapidly evolving consumer…
A New Era for Gluten Safety: Global Codex Standards Set to Transform Allergen Labeling
In a landmark move for the global celiac disease community, the 49th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL49) has officially forwarded updated guidance for precautionary allergen labeling…
The Hidden Hook: WHO Sounds Global Alarm Over Rapid Rise of Nicotine Pouches
As the world prepares to observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a sobering, urgent warning regarding a burgeoning public health crisis:…
















