[Discuss] Open Source Sausage?

[David A. Mellis]

I added a simple question and answer to the end of the OSHW FAQ:
http://www.oshwa.org/faq/. But there's a lot more to say, I know, so
suggestions welcome.


On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 7:50 PM, David A. Mellis <dam at mellis.org> wrote:

> Hey,
>
> I think these regulatory issues are crucial for open-source hardware, and
> learned a lot from your talk at the summit. I'm happy to add links or other
> content on the OSHWA site on these topics. Suggestions welcome.
>
> David
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 6, 2013 at 5:51 PM, J. Simmons <jrs at mach30.org> wrote:
>
>> I just got forwarded these links about a KickStarter to fund a set of
>> open source policies and procedures for following USDA guidelines when
>> creating cured meats.
>>
>>
>> http://www.opb.org/artsandlife/article/npr-hows-the-sausage-made-these-folks-really-want-to-share-the-knowledge/
>>
>>
>> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/undergroundmeats/underground-meats-open-source-food-safety-model
>>
>> As a firm believer that OSHW includes anything we physically make (from
>> electronics to tractors to tables to rockets), I love the idea of open
>> sourcing even just part of the process for food that is currently very
>> proprietary (and it sounds like they will be sharing their recipes and meat
>> processing procedures as well).
>>
>> And, I am reminded that as OSHW grows as a movement we will see more and
>> more need to address regulatory issues like this.  So far this year, this
>> is the third regulatory hurdle I have seen in open source arenas, including
>>
>> 1) Mach 30's own work on Export Controls (http://mach30.org/ectf/)
>>
>> 2) LightUp's (http://www.lightup.io/) work to meet toy safety standards
>> for their products
>>
>> and of course
>>
>> 3) Underground Meats' work on an open source HACCP
>>
>> Is anyone else facing these kind of regulatory issues or know of someone
>> who is?  Do folks think there is a way we could pool our resources to work
>> on how the OSHW movement can efficiently and effectively address regulatory
>> issues?
>>
>>  -J
>>
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