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.

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety 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

/ 14 Oct 2024

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety violations

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

The Food and Drug Administration continues using 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

/ 12 Oct 2024

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

A federal court has entered into a consent decree with Rizo Lopez Foods Inc. regarding a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to its cheeses. The U.S. District Court for the

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Oct 2024

Consent decree related to deadly outbreak bars company from making and selling cheese

FDA chief will wrap up the first month of new human foods program with Alliance webinar

One month into the FDA’s new Human Foods Program, Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones will appear in a webinar by the Alliance for a Stronger FDA. The FDA the country’

By Dan Flynn

/ 9 Oct 2024

FDA chief will wrap up the first month of new human foods program with Alliance webinar

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Because pasteurization is the defense against potentially deadly avian flu, it can be argued that raw milk has never been more dangerous than now. But today, a state appeals court

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Oct 2024

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

Australia is proposing changes to food safety requirements for several imported foods. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has opened a consultation on the plans that cover dates, melons,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Oct 2024

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

The Food and Drug Administration continues using 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

/ 5 Oct 2024

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

Newsom signs law to prevent California schools from serving food with certain additives

It took a few days, but California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first-of-its-kind ban on six harmful dyes in school food. The new law prohibits public schools from serving

By Dan Flynn

/ 4 Oct 2024

Newsom signs law to prevent California schools from serving food with certain additives

Consumer interests join with the poultry industry in asking USDA for more time on the Salmonella rule

Leading consumer interests advocating food safety are asking USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for a six-month comment extension for the new poultry standard for Salmonella that was

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Oct 2024

Consumer interests join with the poultry industry in asking USDA for more time on the Salmonella rule

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process

As part of the FDA’s new Human Foods Program reorganization, which went into effect Oct. 1, the agency has announced a streamlined approach for processing consumer complaints. The process

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Oct 2024

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process

USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

The USDA is planning to reduce some Salmonella testing for poultry products for the coming fiscal year, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. In a 33-page sampling plan

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Oct 2024

USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

Time runs out for the Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is kaput. Congress has failed to extend or replace the 2018 Farm Bill by the Sept. 30 deadline, meaning it has expired. Officially known as the Agriculture

By Dan Flynn

/ 2 Oct 2024

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Food Policy & Law

FDA cracks down on food importers for major safety violations

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pesticides, heavy metals and more

FDA chief will wrap up the first month of new human foods program with Alliance webinar

Pennsylvania wants to prevent out-of-state raw milk sales by Amos Miller

Australia consults on planned import changes for five foods

FDA increases controls on certain imported foods including cheese, cantaloupes and peppers

Newsom signs law to prevent California schools from serving food with certain additives

Consumer interests join with the poultry industry in asking USDA for more time on the Salmonella rule

FDA streamlines consumer complaint process

USDA reveals plan to test poultry for Salmonella, Campylobacter; some cutbacks included

Time runs out for the Farm Bill

Your Support Protects Public Health