Food Policy & Law

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Indian reforms approved to improve food safety

Regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the food safety framework have been approved in India. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said the regulatory and procedural reforms would promote the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Mar 2026

Indian reforms approved to improve food safety

FDA warns firms about Listeria in cheesecake, Salmonella in raw dog food and seafood violations

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By Jonan Pilet

/ 16 Mar 2026

FDA warns firms about Listeria in cheesecake, Salmonella in raw dog food and seafood violations

FDA risk assessment on the use of manure on produce fields lacks specificity

The risk assessment model might serve as a tool for industry in evaluating risks that might be associated with agricultural practices.

By Coral Beach

/ 13 Mar 2026

FDA risk assessment on the use of manure on produce fields lacks specificity

FDA tightens import rules for certain foods with Salmonella and undeclared colors

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 13 Mar 2026

FDA tightens import rules for certain foods with Salmonella and undeclared colors

Bill would hold infant formula manufacturers responsible for contaminated products

For too long, a resource-starved FDA has lacked the tools to adequately protect the infant formula supply, said Rep. Rosa DeLauro

By Coral Beach

/ 12 Mar 2026

Bill would hold infant formula manufacturers responsible for contaminated products

UK aims to reset relationship with Europe

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Mar 2026

UK aims to reset relationship with Europe

Europe records varied fraud reports in early 2026

In total, 17 alerts involved the United States in January with examples including titanium dioxide in pastries and ethylene oxide in a spice mix.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Mar 2026

Europe records varied fraud reports in early 2026

FDA warns Arkansas and Colorado egg farms about Salmonella findings and missing prevention plans

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 9 Mar 2026

FDA warns Arkansas and Colorado egg farms about Salmonella findings and missing prevention plans

Outbreak investigation report from FDA fails to provide crucial information

One import sample was collected by FDA as part of the outbreak investigation. The agency knows the supplier, distribution center and manufacturer, but it is not reporting the names of those businesses.

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Mar 2026

Outbreak investigation report from FDA fails to provide crucial information

Audit finds China can’t ensure poultry meat rules are met for products sent to EU

Chinese controls cannot guarantee that poultry meat sent to Europe comes from the only approved province, according to an audit report. The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG Sante)

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Mar 2026

Audit finds China can’t ensure poultry meat rules are met for products sent to EU

Iceland told to improve produce control system

An audit in Iceland has found gaps in produce controls that may increase the risk of unsafe products entering the market. Iceland was advised to strengthen its system for official

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Mar 2026

Iceland told to improve produce control system

GAO report says CPSC needs to do more to enforce lead limits in imported children's products

In July, the commission will begin requiring companies sending children’s products to the United States to electronically submit reports from private and foreign government labs.

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Mar 2026

GAO report says CPSC needs to do more to enforce lead limits in imported children's products

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Food Policy & Law

Indian reforms approved to improve food safety

FDA warns firms about Listeria in cheesecake, Salmonella in raw dog food and seafood violations

FDA risk assessment on the use of manure on produce fields lacks specificity

FDA tightens import rules for certain foods with Salmonella and undeclared colors

Bill would hold infant formula manufacturers responsible for contaminated products

UK aims to reset relationship with Europe

Europe records varied fraud reports in early 2026

FDA warns Arkansas and Colorado egg farms about Salmonella findings and missing prevention plans

Outbreak investigation report from FDA fails to provide crucial information

Audit finds China can’t ensure poultry meat rules are met for products sent to EU

Iceland told to improve produce control system

GAO report says CPSC needs to do more to enforce lead limits in imported children's products

Your Support Protects Public Health