The Denver-based National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) reports that 39 state Legislatures continue to be in session, and most of those are just getting interesting with a month or two remaining before they adjourn for the year.

So while it’s over for the western states of Idaho, Wyoming, Utah

Continue Reading Food safety keeps popping up as Legislatures are getting into the thick of things

In the 10 years that he worked for the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, Jeff Havens was recognized for his food safety expertise and was elected president of the Montana Environmental Health Association.

But his concern that the 2021 Montana Food Choice Act (MLFCA) allows the production and

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Most state legislatures are in session, but it’s too early to know if it’s going to be a good year for food safety. The Institute for Justice, a non-profit law firm for protecting constitutional rights, is out with its Baking Bad survey of state laws that allow the sale of

Continue Reading Baking Bad survey of state laws charts homemade food options in 50 states
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With permission, we repost Doug Farquhar’s most recent summary of food and food safety legislative actions by states.

By Doug Farquhar, JD

State legislatures introduced several hundred bills related to food during their 2021 legislative sessions. Almost every state introduced legislation regarding food. From food delivery, cannabis, and coronavirus
Continue Reading 2021’s enacted state legislation regarding food and food safety

Tne Montana Local Food Choice Act is on the governor’s desk. It passed on the third and final readings in the House, 70-20, and the Senate, 32 to 18.  Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte will likely sign it, and it will immediately become law with his signature.

Sponsored by state Sen.
Continue Reading Montana Legislature sends ‘Local Food Choice Act’ to governor; no license needed

Australians have been warned about the potential risks of buying and selling food on social media websites.

The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) said food is being prepared in unregulated home kitchens and offered on social media sites such as Facebook and WeChat.

The health promotion charity said the practice
Continue Reading FSIC warns of risks because of rise in food sold on social media

North Dakota health officials want state legislators to clarify rules about so-called cottage foods because of concerns about botulism poisoning.

The State Health Council, which includes two state senators, approved the proposed changes during a special meeting this week. The council doesn’t want additional regulations but rather wants to make
Continue Reading Health council wants law on ‘cottage’ foods clarified to protect the public