Food Policy & Law

Stay informed about regulatory actions, legal developments, and policy changes affecting food safety. Our coverage tracks FDA warnings, enforcement actions, industry lawsuits, and legislative updates that shape food safety standards. From import restrictions to compliance guidance, we help you understand the regulatory landscape and its impact on public health and the food supply.

Short list for FDA Commissioner post takes form

None of the three people on the list have experience with food or food safety issues.

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Jun 2026

Short list for FDA Commissioner post takes form

Cereulide incident and deadly Listeria outbreak highlighted in annual EU food safety report

Cereulide contamination in infant formula and a fatal Listeria outbreak have been flagged as the major incidents in Europe in 2025. The European Commission’s annual report on official controls

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Jun 2026

Cereulide incident and deadly Listeria outbreak highlighted in annual EU food safety report

FDA warns four importers about safety verification failures

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

/ 29 Jun 2026

FDA warns four importers about safety verification failures

Supreme Court sides with manufacturer of Roundup

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with pesticide manufacturer Bayer in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, ruling that federal law preempts lawsuits brought by cancer patients who allege its Roundup

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jun 2026

Supreme Court sides with manufacturer of Roundup

FDA imposes stricter import controls because of pesticides, Salmonella and heavy metals

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.

By News Desk

/ 26 Jun 2026

FDA imposes stricter import controls because of pesticides, Salmonella and heavy metals

South Australian audit covers local food safety

A report in an Australian state has made several recommendations to improve food safety. The Audit Office of South Australia reviewed selected state and local government activities from July 2023

By News Desk

/ 24 Jun 2026

South Australian audit covers local food safety

FDA cites four importers for verification failures involving produce, dairy ingredients

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

By News Desk

/ 22 Jun 2026

FDA cites four importers for verification failures involving produce, dairy ingredients

Charity calls for improved infant formula controls in UK

EU Commission considers more cereulide testing

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Jun 2026

Charity calls for improved infant formula controls in UK

Salmonella, illegal colors, misbranding among problems with imported food

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

/ 19 Jun 2026