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Summary: As the FDA considers new guidance on caffeine labeling, food and beverage companies are watching closely to see whether recommendations could eventually lead to mandatory disclosure requirements. The article explores the regulatory options under consideration and features insights from Registrar Corp.’s Jessica Williams, who explains the current rules, outlines what an FDA rulemaking process

Summary: Section 301 tariffs are driving up costs for seafood importers, leaving companies with limited options to reduce their impact. The article features insights from Registrar Corp. co-founder and president David Lennarz, who discusses tariff mitigation strategies, supplier negotiations, and the outlook for importers navigating these challenges. Read full article here: https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/section-301-tariffs-hitting-importers-hard-but-experts-advise-there-are-small-mitigative-levers-to-pull

Summary: This summer has seen a number of high-profile foodborne illness outbreaks. This article dives into causes, remedies, and how worried consumers need to be. Registrar Corp’s Director of Food Safety, Fabiola Negrón, is cited throughout, providing the perspective from an industry expert. Read full article: https://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1235041670/summer-food-recalls-explained/

Overview: The Guardian’s investigative reporters look into the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak and how long-intended legislation may have lessened the outbreak sooner. Registrar’s David Lennarz is cited and quoted as an expert to assist in The Guardian’s analysis. Read full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/16/us-law-foodborne-illness-delay

Overview: Petfood Industry reporters interview industry experts, including Registrar Corp’s David Lennarz, to understand causes of pet food recalls and how they can be prevented. Read Full Article Here: https://www.petfoodindustry.com/safety-quality/pet-food-recalls/article/15831060/pet-food-recalls-reveal-common-prevention-blind-spots

Overview: This article provides in-depth knowledge and insight from Registrar Corp’s food safety expert, Fabiola Negrón, regarding mitigating FDA risk through integrated FSVP and labeling compliance. It explores how evolving FDA enforcement and labeling requirements increase risk for food brands, and outlines practical steps to avoid violations.  FDA enforcement and labeling requirements are becoming stricter,

Summary: Many cosmetics and personal care finished product manufacturers are at risk of noncompliance with expanded fragrance allergen labeling rules in Europe, with between 40% and 50% not yet fully prepared about a month before the deadline, a compliance expert estimates. Read full article: https://insights.citeline.com/hbw-insight/beauty/policy-and-regulation/fragrance-allergen-labeling-in-spotlight-with-eu-deadline-imminent-california-not-far-behind-6A3E3BIOPJAAVJOKDF2I4HEY4E/

SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Registrar Corp, the global leader in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory compliance services, partnered with the U.S. Commercial Service – Australia to host a high-level industry networking event at the U.S. Consulate General’s Residence in Sydney on May 14, 2026. The event convened Australian exporters, trade associations, and government representatives across FDA-regulated industries,

Summary:New research has unveiled that top food manufacturers and facilities with superior training significantly outperform their counterparts in areas of food safety, compliance, productivity, employee engagement, and retention. Read article here: https://www.processingmagazine.com/news-notes/news/55378677/registrar-corp-releases-insights-from-2026-global-food-safety-training-survey

Summary: Baltimore’s CityBiz team interviews regional business leaders with global impact. Registrar Corp’s co-founder David Lennarz reviews how Registrar started with helping foreign countries comply with FDA food regulations into a much wider range of services to support compliance as an ongoing operating system for businesses in food and beverages, cosmetics, medical devices, and pharmaceutical

New research has unveiled that top food manufacturers and facilities with superior training significantly outperform their counterparts by implementing safer and more efficient operations.  Hampton, Va., May 13, 2026 — Registrar Corp, the world’s largest compliance company, today released its research paper How to Build a Better Training Program and Why: Data and Insights from

Summary: FDA warning letters to food manufacturers and importers are increasing as the agency shifts from education to sustained enforcement under FSMA. In this article for Food Manufacturing, Registrar Corp Director of Food Safety Fabiola Negron explains what’s driving the trend and what companies must do to avoid costly regulatory escalation. Read full article here:

Summary:Food manufacturers are facing labor shortages, high turnover, and increasing regulatory complexity, pushing them to reevaluate their workforce training and development strategies. In an industry where safety, quality, and efficiency are of utmost importance, effective training has transcended compliance requirements and become a strategic advantage.  Food manufacturers are increasingly turning to digital training platforms to

Overview: This article provides in-depth detail on what triggers an FSVP Audit, how the audit will unfold, how organization’s can be prepared for the audit, and how they can follow up. Read full article here: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/43782-how-fsvp-audits-actually-work-and-where-importers-get-caught

HAMPTON, Va. — Registrar Corp, the leading provider of regulatory compliance solutions for the food and beverage, medical device, cosmetic, and drug industries and a Paine Schwartz Partners portfolio company, announced its acquisition of Dell Tech, a Canada-based regulatory consulting firm known for its deep expertise in Canadian market requirements. This acquisition strengthens Registrar Corp’s global

Overview: Sainsbury’s, the second-largest retailer in the United Kingdom with over 600 supermarkets and 850+ convenience stores, has partnered with Foodsteps (a Registrar Corp company) to improve supply chain emissions tracking. The collaboration focuses on product-level carbon data and supplier engagement. A new data ecosystem will support measurable decarbonization across food products. The partnership aims

Read full article here: https://www.foodandwine.com/costco-rotisserie-chicken-class-action-lawsuits-2026-11913657 Summary:The article reports that Costco’s popular $4.99 Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken is facing a class action lawsuit alleging the product was misleadingly labeled as “no preservatives” even though it contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan. Jessica Williams, a senior regulatory specialist at Registrar Corp, explains that neither ingredient is technically defined

Read full article here:https://www.foodbev.com/news/start-up-of-the-month-food-sustainability-company-foodsteps Summary:FoodBev Media speaks to Foodsteps (a Registrar Corp company) founder, Anya Doherty, about her mission to help the food industry meet its net zero emissions ambitions. The Q&A article highlights Foodsteps’ focus on improving data quality and tools that enable businesses to move from passive reporting to active, data-driven decisions that

Read Article: https://foodindustryexecutive.com/2026/02/why-the-healthy-label-deadline-is-a-supply-chain-problem-a-qa-with-david-lennarz-of-registrar-corp/ Summary This article in Food Industry Executive examines how the updated U.S. Food and Drug Administration “healthy” label rule—effective February 2025 with a 2028 compliance deadline—creates supply chain challenges. David Lennarz, president of Registrar Corp, explains the change often requires reformulation, new nutrition panels, and strong documentation to support claims. Companies must

Listen to the podcast: https://fdawatch.net/2026/02/09/fdas-2026-food-priorities/ Summary Wayne chats with David Lennarz, President of Registrar Corp., and Dr. Susan Mayne, Adjunct Professor at the Yale School of Public Health and former Director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. You’ll hear their thoughts on the Human Foods Program’s 2026 priority deliverables; how the new

Read full article here: https://insights.citeline.com/hbw-insight/beauty/business/2026-year-of-clarity-for-us-beauty-regulatory-reform-fda-enforcement-strategy-coming-into-focus-KQ5HVJ47YBE4LOJDLHRHLCRDEU/ SummaryThis roundup of experts on cosmetic industry, including David Lennarz, President of Registrar Corp, investigates upcoming regulatory reform, FDA enforcement strategy, and the impact AI will have on innovation, data systems, and supply chains.

Registrar Corp Becomes the Global Compliance Leader in Shelf-stable Packaged Foods Safety

This article argues that 2026 will be a year of managed uncertainty rather than crisis or boom for food manufacturers. Interest rates are expected to ease somewhat but remain structurally higher than the pre-COVID era, meaning capital will still require discipline and strong justification. Raw material costs may stabilize or soften in some categories, but

Read full article here: https://www.foodlogistics.com/safety-security/food-safety/article/22957035/registrar-corp-fdas-fsma-204-rule-change-now-what Summary:The FDA has extended the compliance deadline for the FSMA 204 food traceability rule by 30 months, moving it from January 2026 to July 2028 to give the food industry more time to build interoperable supply-chain systems. However, the rule’s core requirements remain unchanged: companies handling certain high-risk foods must