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.

FDA warns Seattle food firm about violating import regulations

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

/ 18 Oct 2021

FDA warns Seattle food firm about violating import regulations

Thirteen Seattle area restaurants remain shut-down for public health violations

Harbor City Restaurant at 707 S King St. in Seattle has been closed by a Public Health food inspector on Oct. 14, 2021, because of the following food safety violations:

By News Desk

/ 16 Oct 2021

Thirteen Seattle area restaurants remain shut-down for public health violations

USDA denial of poultry handling rule is subject to Administrative Procedures Act review

A federal judge in Rochester, NY, has ruled he can review the denial of a rulemaking petition that suggests USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service should prohibit behavior that

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Oct 2021

USDA denial of poultry handling rule is subject to Administrative Procedures Act review

FDA announces plan to tamp down sodium consumption in U.S. diets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is out with final guidance titled: “Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals: Target Mean and Upper Bound Concentrations for Sodium in Commercially Processed, Packaged,

By News Desk

/ 15 Oct 2021

FDA announces plan to tamp down sodium consumption in U.S. diets

Face egg shortage or adopt national standard are choices for Massachusetts

The country is ready to panic over all sorts of shortages, but Massachusetts has something specific to fear: an egg shortage. It is so bad a possibility that some call

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 Oct 2021

Face egg shortage or adopt national standard are choices for Massachusetts

Retailer’s Campylobacter test results in maximum FSA category

Marks and Spencer has recorded the highest Campylobacter in chicken results in the most recent quarterly figures reported in the United Kingdom. The newest data covers April to June for

By Joe Whitworth

/ 13 Oct 2021

Retailer’s Campylobacter test results in maximum FSA category

National organics meeting begins today; watch by Zoom or listen by phone

Today marks the beginning of the semi-annual meeting of the National Organic Standards Board, which advises the USDA’s National Organic Program on policies and regulations. The five-day meeting will

By News Desk

/ 13 Oct 2021

National organics meeting begins today; watch by Zoom or listen by phone

Alerts added for imported dried shark fins, fresh produce, cheese, illegal coloring

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 Oct 2021

Alerts added for imported dried shark fins, fresh produce, cheese, illegal coloring

EU helps strengthen food safety controls in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Union is providing more than 30 vehicles for use by authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina for phytosanitary inspections as well as food controls and monitoring. The 33 new

By News Desk

/ 13 Oct 2021

EU helps strengthen food safety controls in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Government gets extra time to reply to Michael Parnell’s post hearing response

U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Q. Langstaff is giving the government until Oct. 22 to reply to a post-hearing brief for Michael Parnell. Department of Justice (DOJ) trial attorney Speare

By Dan Flynn

/ 12 Oct 2021

Government gets extra time to reply to Michael Parnell’s post hearing response

UK survey shows low level of trust in U.S. food

Only a quarter of British people trust food from the United States, according to a survey. Research conducted online by YouGov with more than 3,500 adults across the United

By News Desk

/ 12 Oct 2021

UK survey shows low level of trust in U.S. food

DOJ wants federal judge to deny motion for early release for Stewart Parnell

The way the Department of Justice sees it, the once chief executive officer of the now-defunct Peanut Corporation of America is a keeper. Government counsel wants the Middle District of

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Oct 2021

DOJ wants federal judge to deny motion for early release for Stewart Parnell

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Food Policy & Law

FDA warns Seattle food firm about violating import regulations

Thirteen Seattle area restaurants remain shut-down for public health violations

USDA denial of poultry handling rule is subject to Administrative Procedures Act review

FDA announces plan to tamp down sodium consumption in U.S. diets

Face egg shortage or adopt national standard are choices for Massachusetts

Retailer’s Campylobacter test results in maximum FSA category

National organics meeting begins today; watch by Zoom or listen by phone

Alerts added for imported dried shark fins, fresh produce, cheese, illegal coloring

EU helps strengthen food safety controls in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Government gets extra time to reply to Michael Parnell’s post hearing response

UK survey shows low level of trust in U.S. food

DOJ wants federal judge to deny motion for early release for Stewart Parnell

Your Support Protects Public Health