Today’s diversified industrial environment, more than ever before, possesses a plethora of philosophies focused on health maintenance, nutrition and all sorts of evaluations and critiques of beverages and foods consumed by humans. Wherever you go, whomever you contact and everything you see in the beverage arena, in some manner, is governed by regulatory jurisdiction.
Based on contacts with beverage manufacturers, the dialogue indicates a majority are aware of federal and local agencies whose primary functions are to establish procedures, regulations, and rules for food and beverages, and monitor required compliance covered by the regulations/rules (R/R). Further checking indicated that although the majority is aware of the agencies, a large number of beverage manufacturers are not familiar with how many regulations or rules exist and exactly the ones in which they are obliged to comply.