March 27, 2018
With over 100 tests and proprietary chemistries, Industrial Test Systems (ITS) provides a comprehensive range of water quality tests for ensuring the safety of water systems from free chlorine to heavy metals.
March 23, 2018
In an emergency situation (e.g. flooding, heavy rainfall), tap water may not be safe to drink or use.
March 22, 2018
In the Philippines, two separate Administrative Orders govern different types of drinking water sources
March 21, 2018
Mycotoxin contamination is a significant food safety concern in the grain industry. Consumption of mycotoxin-contaminated commodities can lead to acute and chronic diseases in humans and animals.
November 8, 2017
Aflatoxin is one of the most potent natural carcinogens known to man and has been linked to a wide variety of human and animal health problems.
November 6, 2017
Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by certain molds that contaminate various agricultural commodities pre or post-harvest. According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), international trade in agricultural commodities such as wheat, rice, barley, corn, sorghum, soybeans, groundnuts, and oilseeds amounts to hundred million tons each year.
November 3, 2017
Follow these food safety tips in preparing hot combination dishes
November 2, 2017
Since the acceptance of the farm-to-table concept in food safety systems, the importance of upstream sources in food manufacturing has become the recent focus in global trade. Keeping food safe as it travels along the food chain seamlessly is complicated. It is aggravated by global trade, which allows opportunities for spreading or transmitting an ever growing list of foodborne hazards.
October 23, 2017
Do not eat raw batters! Unbaked batters and dough can be hazardous if not handled properly. They may contain high levels of Salmonella as most of the ingredients, particularly raw eggs, contain infective microorganisms and spores.
October 19, 2017
Follow these food safety tips in washing your fruits and vegetables
October 18, 2017
Here are some food safety tips in preparing stocks, sauces, and brews
October 17, 2017
Here are some tips on buying fresh shellfish. Fresh oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles should have tightly closed shells or they should close their shells when you tap them.
October 16, 2017
If you’re heading out into the great outdoors, make sure you use safe water to drink, cook and wash with.
October 13, 2017
Pork, beef, and chicken are oftentimes marinated then grilled during summer.
October 12, 2017
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), juices provide many important nutrients, but consuming untreated juices can pose health risks to your family.
October 10, 2017
Are you craving for a tasty barbecue and savory grilled meats? You may want to follow these food safety grilling tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service before firing up your grill
October 9, 2017
Internationally, the most widely applied form of self-regulation are the ISO certification and HACCP-based systems.
October 6, 2017
It is estimated that the yearly foodborne illness burden in the UK is £1.5 billion resulting from a million people ill with 20,000 receiving hospital treatment and around 500 deaths.
October 5, 2017
“There are multiple costs associated to health hazards caused by unsafe food, worst of which are the mortality of a fraction of the world’s population, and […]
October 4, 2017
Here are some food safety tips in preparing cold combination dishes: –Cold combination dishes are dishes made of the same food items as hot combination dishes […]
October 2, 2017
“As part of the food supply chain, it is the legal responsibility of feed manufacturers to ensure that only safe and quality products enter the food […]
September 29, 2017
According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), fresh eggs, even those with clean, uncracked shells, may contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause foodborne illness. […]
September 28, 2017
Food Safety Trends Philippines Magazine explores the significance of implementing a food safety management system along with its challenges, and the resources needed to implement, maintain, […]
September 26, 2017
Glenwood Technologies offers a broad range of test kits for the screening of banned and restricted veterinary drug residues in a wide variety of food and […]
September 25, 2017
Misuse of antibiotics in food-producing animals can cause adverse health effects to humans. Contaminated food, once consumed, can cause antibiotic resistance, reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics […]
September 22, 2017
To promote consumer health against illegal use of veterinary drugs in food producing animals, the Department of Agriculture proclaimed Administrative Order No. 14 series of 2006, […]
September 21, 2017
Veterinary drugs such as antibiotics are commonly used in food-producing animals to treat infections, prevent disease, or for growth promotion. Doses of antibiotics are either administered […]
September 20, 2017
It’s more than the price, the taste or the fancy packaging, especially when you’re allergic to something. Check the labels and list of ingredients of the […]
September 6, 2017
The news of Bird flu hitting some areas of Central Luzon, Philippines alarmed the nation. Further confirmed by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) […]
September 4, 2017
It is a privilege to be a part of the commendable food safety management system of various food companies. Moreso, it is an honor to have […]
September 4, 2017
See you at the Food and Drinks Asia 2017 and AsiaFood Expo 2017 on September 7-8, and September 13-14, 2017 at World Trade Center, Pasay City. […]
September 4, 2017
According to World Health Organization, Campylobacter spp. is one of four key global causes of diarrhoeal diseases. It is considered to be the most common bacterial […]
May 5, 2016
Philippine Association of Water Districts, Inc. (PAWD) held its 37th National Convention at Fontana, Clark, Pampanga on February 3 – 5, 2016, with the theme “Water districts: […]
November 6, 2015
THE LEARNING VETERINARIAN Look inside your veterinary practice with new eyes is this year’s theme of the Philippine Animal Hospital Association (PAHA) Annual Conference.
November 6, 2015
The 11th Philippine National Corn Congress was held last October 21-23, 2015 at the Fontana Leisure Park in Clarkfield, Pampanga. With the theme “Moving Forward, Enhancing Competitiveness: Philippine Corn towards ASEAN Integration”, the convention, organized by the Department of Agriculture and the PhilMaize Federation Inc., has been attended by almost 2,000 participants from relevant industries including corn farmers, traders, and various government institutions under the Department of Agriculture and Local Government Units.
July 22, 2015
Upholding high standards and global competency, Veterinary Practitioners have once again convened to continuously update their knowledge and expertise in the field of veterinary medicine.
July 1, 2015
Livestock Philippines 2015 brought together significant industry events in one convention. With the ASEAN Food Conference, Feeds Expo Philippines, PhilMeat Expo and Forum, and Food Processing and Packaging Philippines, Livestock Philippines 2015 has been attended by individuals and organizations representing these respective industries.
July 1, 2015
Wider access to trade, unified standards, and competitive systems and innovations – these are the factors that will make the halal industry thrive in the Philippines, based on the collective sentiment at the Philippine Halal Assembly (PHA) International Conference and Expo, an international gathering of Halal industry players held at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City on June 03-05, 2015.
April 28, 2015
In preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), the Philippines has launched its national single window programme which would speed up customs processing for importers and exporters and will also enhance transparency and efficiency in transactions. The Philippines just recently reduced tariffs for agricultural products, having a small 0.1 percent average tariff rate, thus giving local stakeholders better business opportunities by having lower production costs such as getting inexpensive raw materials and farm inputs.