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, undeclared colors, pesticides spur food safety alerts at U.S. borders

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

/ 26 Aug 2021

Salmonella, undeclared colors, pesticides spur food safety alerts at U.S. borders

EPA ends use of pesticide chlorpyrifos on food because of human safety concerns

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it will stop the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on all food for the protection of human health, particularly that of

By News Desk

/ 25 Aug 2021

EPA ends use of pesticide chlorpyrifos on food because of human safety concerns

Ethylene oxide recalls dominate report

The number of food and feed risk notices reported by EU countries to the European Commission fell by more than 6 percent in 2020, according to an annual report. In

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Aug 2021

Circuit courts differ over whether lies to access property are protected by the First Amendment

A verbose 10th Circuit has split with the 8th Circuit over whether lying is constitutionally protected speech. The disputed ground between the Denver-based 10th Circuit and the St. Louis-based 8th

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Aug 2021

Circuit courts differ over whether lies to access property are protected by the First Amendment

Judge Smith schedules Wednesday telephone conference on farmer’s fine

Judge Edward G. Smith will hold a telephone conference at 1 p.m., Aug. 25, to hear Amos Miller’s motion to relieve the Amish farmer of a $250,000

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Aug 2021

Judge Smith schedules Wednesday telephone conference on farmer’s fine

FDA warns firm after hundreds of dog deaths and illnesses; other firms warned about 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

/ 23 Aug 2021

FDA warns firm after hundreds of dog deaths and illnesses; other firms warned about import violations

25 years later FSIS final rule on pathogen reduction still making a difference

Contributed This year marks 25 years since FSIS issued its landmark final rule, “Pathogen Reduction/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (PR/HACCP),” issued in the summer of 1996. “Food

By U.S. Department of Agriculture

/ 23 Aug 2021

25 years later FSIS final rule on pathogen reduction still making a difference

IAFP calls for workshop, symposium and roundtable proposals for 2022 event

The International Association for Food Protection’s (IAFP) program committee is inviting members and other interested individuals to submit workshop, symposiums or roundtable proposals for IAFP 2022. The 2022 pre-conference

By News Desk

/ 22 Aug 2021

IAFP calls for workshop, symposium and roundtable proposals for 2022 event

Amos Miller has not paid his $250,000 fine and he’d like that amount reduced

Amos Miller claims his Miller’s Organic Farm has come into compliance with food safety regulations. It should no longer be necessary for him to pay that $250,000 fine

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Aug 2021

Amos Miller has not paid his $250,000 fine and he’d like that amount reduced

Seafood imports to Norway from non-EU countries mostly safe

The majority of seafood products imported into Norway were compliant with food safety rules, according to a new report. The report summarizes the monitoring program for seafood imported to Norway

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Aug 2021

Seafood imports to Norway from non-EU countries mostly safe

Mixed progress on Western Pacific food safety; communication, education needed

Different levels of national progress on a food safety strategy in the Western Pacific have been identified during a meeting to monitor adoption. The Regional Framework for Action on Food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Aug 2021

Mixed progress on Western Pacific food safety; communication, education needed

USDA’s third quarter enforcement report finds high levels of activity

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service regulates about 6,200 private establishments with something called progressive discipline. It’s where to look for everything from a minor infraction

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Aug 2021

USDA’s third quarter enforcement report finds high levels of activity

Your Support Protects Public Health

Food Safety News is nonprofit and reader-funded. Your TAX-FREE gift ensures ongoing coverage of outbreaks, recalls, and regulations for everyone.

Donate Today

About FSN

Sign Up for Free FSN Weekly Newsletter

Trusted by 45,000+ food safety leaders, regulators, and professionals.

Food Policy & Law

Salmonella, undeclared colors, pesticides spur food safety alerts at U.S. borders

EPA ends use of pesticide chlorpyrifos on food because of human safety concerns

Ethylene oxide recalls dominate report

Circuit courts differ over whether lies to access property are protected by the First Amendment

Judge Smith schedules Wednesday telephone conference on farmer’s fine

FDA warns firm after hundreds of dog deaths and illnesses; other firms warned about import violations

25 years later FSIS final rule on pathogen reduction still making a difference

IAFP calls for workshop, symposium and roundtable proposals for 2022 event

Amos Miller has not paid his $250,000 fine and he’d like that amount reduced

Seafood imports to Norway from non-EU countries mostly safe

Mixed progress on Western Pacific food safety; communication, education needed

USDA’s third quarter enforcement report finds high levels of activity

Your Support Protects Public Health