Food Policy & Law

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Consumer Reports promotes petition to FDA to ban Red Dye No. 3, the artificial color, in food

In the current issue of its “On Health” newsletter, Consumer Reports calls on its member to sign a petition about one of its older causes. The formal petition was submitted

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Jan 2023

Consumer Reports promotes petition to FDA to ban Red Dye No. 3, the artificial color, in food

Sentences handed out in French horse meat trial

A number of people have been sentenced for their roles in a network that sold horse meat that could have been unfit to eat. A total of 15 people from

By News Desk

/ 17 Jan 2023

Sentences handed out in French horse meat trial

Jan. 26 is an important date for FDA agricultural water requirements

On Friday, the FDA released a fact sheet and constituent update to remind produce stakeholders of the upcoming end of the intended enforcement discretion period for the harvest and post-

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2023

Jan. 26 is an important date for FDA agricultural water requirements

Dollar Tree warned because of rodent infestation and conditions in distribution center

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

/ 16 Jan 2023

Dollar Tree warned because of rodent infestation and conditions in distribution center

Audits find gaps in seafood controls in Iceland

Iceland has been advised to improve official controls on shellfish and fish products. An audit in May 2022 looked at hygiene controls of fishery products and fish oil for human

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Jan 2023

Audits find gaps in seafood controls in Iceland

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

Over the past weekend, a heartland newspaper shared with its readers the stunning conclusion of its local health department. What was disclosed was that contaminated spices were determined to be

By Dan Flynn

/ 10 Jan 2023

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

EU audit questions Turkish approach to control mycotoxins

Voluntary approaches to tackle certain mycotoxins in dried figs and pistachios in Turkiye don’t seem to be working, according to the European Commission’s health and safety agency. A

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Jan 2023

EU audit questions Turkish approach to control mycotoxins

FDA clamps down on imports including guacamole, seafood, tamarind products

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 10 Jan 2023

FDA clamps down on imports including guacamole, seafood, tamarind products

Challenges to growing animal welfare restrictions found ‘largely unsuccessful’

USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) reports that since 2002, 14 states have enacted laws governing their animal agricultural industries’ pre-slaughter production practices. These restrictions to boost the welfare

By Dan Flynn

/ 9 Jan 2023

Challenges to growing animal welfare restrictions found ‘largely unsuccessful’

Warning letters sent to food firms across the U.S. because of import 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 News Desk

/ 9 Jan 2023

Warning letters sent to food firms across the U.S. because of import violations

Prairie Star National says it is not a ‘sovereign citizens’ organization as referred to in court

Food Safety News last year referred to Prairie Star National Trust as a “sovereign citizens” organization after a court used the term in the Amos Miller case, which states that

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Jan 2023

Prairie Star National says it is not a ‘sovereign citizens’ organization as referred to in court

Experts advance allergen amount understanding

Scientists have improved knowledge about the doses of food allergens that can result in allergic reactions. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Consultation

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2023

Experts advance allergen amount understanding

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Food Policy & Law

Consumer Reports promotes petition to FDA to ban Red Dye No. 3, the artificial color, in food

Sentences handed out in French horse meat trial

Jan. 26 is an important date for FDA agricultural water requirements

Dollar Tree warned because of rodent infestation and conditions in distribution center

Audits find gaps in seafood controls in Iceland

Heartland study finds spices second only to paint for the lead poisoning of children

EU audit questions Turkish approach to control mycotoxins

FDA clamps down on imports including guacamole, seafood, tamarind products

Challenges to growing animal welfare restrictions found ‘largely unsuccessful’

Warning letters sent to food firms across the U.S. because of import violations

Prairie Star National says it is not a ‘sovereign citizens’ organization as referred to in court

Experts advance allergen amount understanding

Your Support Protects Public Health