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.

Control plan reveals poultry meat contamination rate in France

Results of a French surveillance operation have been published, revealing the rate of contamination in fresh poultry meat at retail. In France, Salmonella and Campylobacter are the two main bacterial

By News Desk

/ 12 Feb 2025

Control plan reveals poultry meat contamination rate in France

FDA warns two companies over foreign supplier verification 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

/ 10 Feb 2025

FDA warns two companies over foreign supplier verification violations

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, undeclared colors, 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

/ 8 Feb 2025

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, undeclared colors, and more

Consumer group highlights lack of trading standards staff

An investigation by a consumer watchdog has revealed inadequate staffing levels for trading standards in many areas of the United Kingdom. As part of a Freedom of Information request into

By News Desk

/ 7 Feb 2025

Consumer group highlights lack of trading standards staff

Legislation would increase safety of infant formula, help decrease shortages

A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate seeks to improve the safety of infant formula. Introduced by Sen. John Hoeven, R-ND, and Sen. Gary Peters, D-MI, the bill also

By News Desk

/ 6 Feb 2025

Legislation would increase safety of infant formula, help decrease shortages

EU passes regulation on use of WGS during outbreaks

The European Commission has adopted legislation requiring EU countries to do Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks. Member states will need to collect Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, Campylobacter

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Feb 2025

EU passes regulation on use of WGS during outbreaks

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

A new report from the Government Accountability Office states that most goals to reduce foodborne illnesses in America have not been met. The GAO report points out that the safety

By Coral Beach

/ 5 Feb 2025

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Two U.S. legislators have introduced a bill that would give the FDA the ability to collect microbial samples at feed lots during foodborne illness outbreaks. Representative Rosa DeLauro, D-CT,

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Feb 2025

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Hot Topic: Is toxic baby food poisoning our children?

The alarm certainly sounded long and loud in 2022 when Abbott recalled Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formulas after an FDA investigation found Cronobacter sakazakii in the powdered infant

By Chuck Jolley

/ 3 Feb 2025

Hot Topic: Is toxic baby food poisoning our children?

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

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

/ 3 Feb 2025

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws against pet treats, cilantro 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

/ 1 Feb 2025

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws against pet treats, cilantro and more

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prioritize the updating of pathogen standards for bacteria found in meat and poultry. A

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2025

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry

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Food Policy & Law

Control plan reveals poultry meat contamination rate in France

FDA warns two companies over foreign supplier verification violations

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, undeclared colors, and more

Consumer group highlights lack of trading standards staff

Legislation would increase safety of infant formula, help decrease shortages

EU passes regulation on use of WGS during outbreaks

Government Accountability Office says the country needs a unified food safety system

Legislators want the FDA to be able to test samples from feed lots during outbreaks

Hot Topic: Is toxic baby food poisoning our children?

FDA warns seafood companies over HACCP violations and potentially adulterated products

FDA steps up enforcement of import laws against pet treats, cilantro and more

GAO wants USDA to step up efforts to control bacteria in meat and poultry