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• September 8, 2026 Three federal reports line up to tell one story for your food fraud prevention strategy annual update. GAO’s report on FDA’s traceability rule, FDA’s lowered detection levels guidance for lead chromate such as in cinnamon, and a new 2026 GAO report on FSMA all point the same direction. […]
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• September 1, 2026 Summer conferences are more than a travel schedule — they are where I stress-test food fraud prevention ideas against real questions from peers. Here’s a recap of this season’s presentations, panels, and workshops, and an open invitation to connect at the next one. Since I carry a heavy
Food Fraud Prevention on the Road: A Summer Conference Recap Read More »
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• August 25, 2026 After nearly a decade and repeated rounds of public comment, Codex’s food fraud definition is finally consistent, harmonized, and ready for publication. We have submitted comments to the U.S. Codex Delegation recommending finalization of the draft Guidelines. Our comments and full supporting report follow below. To review our
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• August 18, 2026 In support of regulators’ emphasis on a “science-based approach,” for twenty years we have taken the extra step to publish in high-impact, scholarly journals. Our new report explores if/ where/ how/ why journal articles ARE the gold standard. Reference: Defining a “Science-Based Approach” Based on U.S. Government Agency
Is “Science-Based Approach” Just a Buzzword? A Look at the Usage of the Phrase Read More »
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• August 11, 2026 Nearly ten years after we founded the IAFP Food Fraud Prevention Professional Development Group, it continues to shape how our industry defines and defends against food fraud. Here is a look inside this year’s meeting, and an invitation to join the conversation. PDG Group Picture The Food Fraud
Meeting Summary: IAFP Food Fraud Prevention PDG Read More »
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• July 28, 2026 Getting a standard definition of “illicit” is not world-changing, but it can contribute to more clarity in food fraud prevention. This clarity can help teams who are working on projects or when you are communicating with your company, industry, or government. Help by completing our 10-question survey. Survey
Are Stolen LEGOs “Illicit”? Help Define the Term in Our New Survey Read More »
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• July 21, 2026 A recent Loss Prevention Magazine article on fraudulent product returns made one thing clear, that proving fraud after the fact is slow and expensive. We already knew that in food fraud prevention, prevention beats prosecution every time. Adding food document fraud to your prevention strategy is straightforward. Click
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• July 14, 2026 A recent Loss Prevention Magazine article on fraudulent product returns revealed something bigger. AI can now forge receipts and purchase records well enough to often fool trained staff. If it can fake a receipt, it can fake a certificate of conformity. Start your document fraud assessment today. Click
Article Review: Fraudulent Product Returns – Documents as the Enabler (Part 1) Read More »
