Food Policy & Law

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New California law creates non-ultra-processed food seal

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that will make it possible for food companies to label their products with a “non-ultra-processed certified” seal. The

By Coral Beach

/ 29 Sep 2026

New California law creates non-ultra-processed food seal

FDA increases enforcement against imported food adulterated for economic gain

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

/ 29 Sep 2026

FDA increases enforcement against imported food adulterated for economic gain

Senators give little time to food during hearing for FDA chief

The lion’s share of Overton’s confirmation hearing involved prescription drugs, flavored vapes, vaccinations and mifepristone.

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Sep 2026

Senators give little time to food during hearing for FDA chief

Ultra-processed food has links to food safety

If approved, California's Bill 2244 would allow for certified labels to be placed on foods that don’t fall under the state’s definition of ultra-processed foods.

By Cookson Beecher

/ 21 Sep 2026

Ultra-processed food has links to food safety

FDA warns Texas beverage companies about acidified food, unapproved drug claims

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

/ 21 Sep 2026

FDA warns Texas beverage companies about acidified food, unapproved drug claims

FDA steps up enforcement on importers because of illegal colors, pesticides and unsafe additives

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

/ 18 Sep 2026

FDA steps up enforcement on importers because of illegal colors, pesticides and unsafe additives

Fine and charges issued in case involving fish that was unfit to eat

Two men have been charged in Norway for their roles in selling farmed salmon that was unfit for human consumption. The defendants, both men in their 50s, worked in senior

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Sep 2026

Fine and charges issued in case involving fish that was unfit to eat

EU proposes changes to rules about meat storage conditions

The European Commission has opened a comment period on a change to regulations that would give companies more flexibility related to frozen meat. The proposals would increase the options for

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Sep 2026

EU proposes changes to rules about meat storage conditions

Abbott to pay almost $385 million to settle false claims allegation about infant formula

The settlement resolves a case by the federal government related to allegations about false claims and is not a determination of liability on the part of the company.

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Sep 2026

Abbott to pay almost $385 million to settle false claims allegation about infant formula

FDA warns two food importers about failures involving peppers, candy and other foods

By News Desk

/ 14 Sep 2026

FDA warns two food importers about failures involving peppers, candy and other foods

FDA steps enforcement on imported food including dried peppers, seafood

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

/ 9 Sep 2026

FDA steps enforcement on imported food including dried peppers, seafood

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Food Policy & Law

New California law creates non-ultra-processed food seal

FDA increases enforcement against imported food adulterated for economic gain

Senators give little time to food during hearing for FDA chief

Ultra-processed food has links to food safety

FDA warns Texas beverage companies about acidified food, unapproved drug claims

FDA steps up enforcement on importers because of illegal colors, pesticides and unsafe additives

Fine and charges issued in case involving fish that was unfit to eat

EU proposes changes to rules about meat storage conditions

Abbott to pay almost $385 million to settle false claims allegation about infant formula

FDA warns two food importers about failures involving peppers, candy and other foods

FDA steps enforcement on imported food including dried peppers, seafood

Your Support Protects Public Health