Recent concerns regarding the safety of the U.S. food supply, as well as several high-profile recalls related to both bacterial and chemical contamination of food products, has raised awareness to the issues surrounding food safety and security. Intertox has provided advice and recommendations to multiple organizations involved within this industry, from assessing risks from pesticides in food products to recommending best practices for food production, as well as crisis management related to recalls.
Strategic Guidance
Intertox is actively involved with many areas related to the food industry, including our leading area of expertise: regulatory and strategic guidance development. We have provided essential guidance on the implementation of best practices for reducing microbial contamination during the production and harvest of produce, and developed testing strategies for microbial and chemical contamination of food products. Topics addressed can range from communicating with stakeholders such as the public, the press, and producers, to providing scientific documentation of rationale for proposed practices, to assisting efforts implementing sound compliance programs.
Risk Assessment
Intertox’s background in risk assessment has proven indispensable to multiple areas within the food industry. Our expertise in this area has contributed to risk assessments related to regulation of pesticide products, risk assessment of chemical contamination of produce from ground water, and advice on herbicide management and risk-risk decision making for alternative products. Intertox also specializes in crisis advice related to food contamination incidents.
Regulatory Requirements
Knowing and interpreting the chemical and microbiological regulatory requirements for food safety is a valuable asset to industry, and our experts in the area have a proven record in addressing these requirements and making educated recommendations on how to move forward. Intertox has provided strategy and advice related to proposed regulation of volatile organic compound emissions from fumigant use, as well as advice related to emissions factors and possible adverse health effects. In addition, Intertox has assisted with the interpretation of new regulatory requirements related to Total Maximum Daily Load allowances for agricultural water sources.
Ongoing Commitment
Food safety and security is a subject that impacts everyone, from regulators and industry to consumers and those within our community. Intertox is committed to ensuring that proper food safety and security practices are in place to provide the best possible protection from foodborne contamination and diseases.