Food Policy & Law

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Trade concerns rise again at WTO meeting

The number of issues raised at the latest World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting on food safety showed a continued increase. Attendees at the June meeting of the WTO Committee on

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Jul 2026

Trade concerns rise again at WTO meeting

FDA warns six importers in five states for food safety failures tied to tea, produce and sauces

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

/ 6 Jul 2026

FDA warns six importers in five states for food safety failures tied to tea, produce and sauces

FDA steps up import enforcement action on infant formula, cantaloupes and 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

/ 3 Jul 2026

FDA steps up import enforcement action on infant formula, cantaloupes and seafood

Belgian 2025 review includes deadly E. coli outbreak

The Belgian food agency’s annual report was released recently and highlighted a fatal E. coli outbreak and revealed food fraud cases. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Jul 2026

Belgian 2025 review includes deadly E. coli outbreak

2026 Farm Bill includes food safety education funding

The proposed 2026 Farm Bill includes several provisions for food safety. The formal name of the bill is the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. It is a

By Coral Beach

/ 1 Jul 2026

2026 Farm Bill includes food safety education funding

EU tightens tahini and halva Salmonella checks, adjusts rates for other foods

Stricter controls on tahini and halva from Syria for Salmonella have been put in place by the European Commission. The legislation sets the rate of official controls and special conditions

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Jul 2026

EU tightens tahini and halva Salmonella checks, adjusts rates for other foods

Short list for FDA Commissioner post takes form

None of the three people on the list have experience with food or food safety issues.

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Jun 2026

Short list for FDA Commissioner post takes form

Cereulide incident and deadly Listeria outbreak highlighted in annual EU food safety report

Cereulide contamination in infant formula and a fatal Listeria outbreak have been flagged as the major incidents in Europe in 2025. The European Commission’s annual report on official controls

By Joe Whitworth

/ 30 Jun 2026

Cereulide incident and deadly Listeria outbreak highlighted in annual EU food safety report

FDA warns four importers about safety 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

/ 29 Jun 2026

FDA warns four importers about safety verification failures

Supreme Court sides with manufacturer of Roundup

The U.S. Supreme Court has sided with pesticide manufacturer Bayer in Monsanto Company v. Durnell, ruling that federal law preempts lawsuits brought by cancer patients who allege its Roundup

By Coral Beach

/ 26 Jun 2026

Supreme Court sides with manufacturer of Roundup

FDA imposes stricter import controls because of pesticides, Salmonella and heavy metals

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.

By News Desk

/ 26 Jun 2026

FDA imposes stricter import controls because of pesticides, Salmonella and heavy metals

South Australian audit covers local food safety

A report in an Australian state has made several recommendations to improve food safety. The Audit Office of South Australia reviewed selected state and local government activities from July 2023

By News Desk

/ 24 Jun 2026

South Australian audit covers local food safety

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Food Policy & Law

Trade concerns rise again at WTO meeting

FDA warns six importers in five states for food safety failures tied to tea, produce and sauces

FDA steps up import enforcement action on infant formula, cantaloupes and seafood

Belgian 2025 review includes deadly E. coli outbreak

2026 Farm Bill includes food safety education funding

EU tightens tahini and halva Salmonella checks, adjusts rates for other foods

Short list for FDA Commissioner post takes form

Cereulide incident and deadly Listeria outbreak highlighted in annual EU food safety report

FDA warns four importers about safety verification failures

Supreme Court sides with manufacturer of Roundup

FDA imposes stricter import controls because of pesticides, Salmonella and heavy metals

South Australian audit covers local food safety

Your Support Protects Public Health