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.

House bill targets imported shrimp safety

A bipartisan trio of House lawmakers introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act on May 13, aiming to tighten federal oversight of imported shrimp, protect U.S. consumers, and bolster the

By Jonan Pilet

/ 19 May 2025

House bill targets imported shrimp safety

AFDO Exec speaks about expanded food safety roles for state and local governments

In remarks prepared for May 15th delivery at the Food Safety Summit in Rosemont, IL, Steven Mandernach of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) said food safety is

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 May 2025

AFDO Exec speaks about expanded food safety roles for state and local governments

FDA increases enforcement of import laws because of Salmonella, pesticides and more

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

/ 16 May 2025

FDA increases enforcement of import laws because of Salmonella, pesticides and more

FDA issues Request for Information on infant formula

The FDA is seeking public input on Operation Stork Speed, a review of and effort to improve the quality of infant formula. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy

By News Desk

/ 15 May 2025

FDA issues Request for Information on infant formula

EU fraud and non-compliance alerts rise in March

There was a slight rise in food fraud and other non-compliance cases discussed by European countries in March. The number of notifications reported was 237 in March 2025, which is

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 May 2025

EU fraud and non-compliance alerts rise in March

Enforcement plan is evidence that Montana is serious about banning lab-grown meat

Montana is one of five states that ban the manufacture and sale of lab-grown meat, and the state is aggressively enforcing its ban. Beef production is huge in Montana, with

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 May 2025

Enforcement plan is evidence that Montana is serious about banning lab-grown meat

FDA says approval of 3 food dyes will help companies voluntarily switch to natural substances

As part of its attempt to force food companies to voluntarily stop using artificial food dyes, the FDA has approved three dyes that it says come from natural sources. Galdieria

By Coral Beach

/ 13 May 2025

FDA says approval of 3 food dyes will help companies voluntarily switch to natural substances

Country Favor Inc. warned for foreign supplier verification failures

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

/ 13 May 2025

Country Favor Inc. warned for foreign supplier verification failures

FDA delays implementation of rule that would require new nutrition labeling

The FDA is delaying implementation of a rule that would require food companies to print nutritional information on the front labels of their products. The proposed rule was developed by

By Coral Beach

/ 9 May 2025

FDA delays implementation of rule that would require new nutrition labeling

FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, anchovies, bovine products and more

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 May 2025

FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, anchovies, bovine products and more

Ex-Disney employee sentenced for hacking menus, tampering with allergen information

A former Walt Disney World employee who hacked the company’s digital menu system and tampered with allergen information — falsely labeling peanut-containing items as safe — was sentenced to prison on

By Jonan Pilet

/ 8 May 2025

Ex-Disney employee sentenced for hacking menus, tampering with allergen information

FDA plans to increase inspections of foreign facilities; few details released

The FDA is stepping up its unannounced inspections of foreign manufacturing facilities. In a statement about the increase in inspections, the Food and Drug Administration did not report how many

By Coral Beach

/ 7 May 2025

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Food Policy & Law

House bill targets imported shrimp safety

AFDO Exec speaks about expanded food safety roles for state and local governments

FDA increases enforcement of import laws because of Salmonella, pesticides and more

FDA issues Request for Information on infant formula

EU fraud and non-compliance alerts rise in March

Enforcement plan is evidence that Montana is serious about banning lab-grown meat

FDA says approval of 3 food dyes will help companies voluntarily switch to natural substances

Country Favor Inc. warned for foreign supplier verification failures

FDA delays implementation of rule that would require new nutrition labeling

FDA increases enforcement of import laws for seafood, anchovies, bovine products and more

Ex-Disney employee sentenced for hacking menus, tampering with allergen information

FDA plans to increase inspections of foreign facilities; few details released