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.

Salmonella, excessive heavy metals result in FDA action on imported food

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

/ 8 Mar 2022

Salmonella, excessive heavy metals result in FDA action on imported food

Focus needed on safety in changing food system, say reports

The evolving systems for buying and selling food online will have implications for food safety, according to two reports published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The first report looks

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Mar 2022

Focus needed on safety in changing food system, say reports

FDA warns companies about import violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat seafood facility

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

/ 7 Mar 2022

FDA warns companies about import violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat seafood facility

Bird flu spreads under improved surveillance and some vaccine hopes

In the past six months, new avian influenza case reports from more than 40 countries were filed with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). Some of those reports are

By Dan Flynn

/ 4 Mar 2022

Bird flu spreads under improved surveillance and some vaccine hopes

Status conference set for ‘non-citizen’ Amos Miller as food safety compliance drama nears third anniversary

In action in a food safety court case next week, Amos Miller, counsel for the parties and the court’s appointed expert, are summoned to an on-the-record telephone status conference.

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Mar 2022

Status conference set for ‘non-citizen’ Amos Miller as food safety compliance drama nears third anniversary

Finland and Switzerland see food recalls rise

Food recalls increased for the sixth year in a row in 2021, according to the Finnish Food Agency (Ruokavirasto). The amount of alerts passed 300 for the first time and

By News Desk

/ 3 Mar 2022

Finland and Switzerland see food recalls rise

National Chicken Council renews petition for cooking instruction changes

Almost seven years ago, the National Chicken Council (NCC) petitioned the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to adopt regulations establishing labeling requirements for not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) stuffed chicken breast products

By Dan Flynn

/ 2 Mar 2022

National Chicken Council renews petition for cooking instruction changes

USDA amends the National List for organic handling, crops, and livestock

The USDA published a final rule in the Federal Register on Monday, amending the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances for organic foods. Some chemicals are allowed in organic

By News Desk

/ 1 Mar 2022

USDA amends the National List for organic handling, crops, and livestock

UK group urges agreement with Europe on food checks

A coalition in the United Kingdom has called for an agreement with Europe on post-Brexit food rules. The Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Certification working group, which includes food, pet food

By News Desk

/ 1 Mar 2022

UK group urges agreement with Europe on food checks

FDA modifies enforcement actions for imported cantaloupe, peppers, infant formula and more

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

/ 1 Mar 2022

FDA modifies enforcement actions for imported cantaloupe, peppers, infant formula and more

FDA warns Patidar Trade of New Jersey over 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

/ 28 Feb 2022

FDA warns Patidar Trade of New Jersey over import violations

Amicus brief supports USDA on hydroponics as organics

A federal judge in California last March found in favor of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s ruling that hydroponics can be labeled as USDA Organic foods. The Center

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Feb 2022

Amicus brief supports USDA on hydroponics as organics

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Food Policy & Law

Salmonella, excessive heavy metals result in FDA action on imported food

Focus needed on safety in changing food system, say reports

FDA warns companies about import violations and Listeria in ready-to-eat seafood facility

Bird flu spreads under improved surveillance and some vaccine hopes

Status conference set for ‘non-citizen’ Amos Miller as food safety compliance drama nears third anniversary

Finland and Switzerland see food recalls rise

National Chicken Council renews petition for cooking instruction changes

USDA amends the National List for organic handling, crops, and livestock

UK group urges agreement with Europe on food checks

FDA modifies enforcement actions for imported cantaloupe, peppers, infant formula and more

FDA warns Patidar Trade of New Jersey over import violations

Amicus brief supports USDA on hydroponics as organics

Your Support Protects Public Health