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.

USDA prioritizes food safety in school meals as new academic year begins

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Department of Education and various partner organizations launched the new school year with a virtual pep rally emphasizing the critical role of food

By News Desk

/ 4 Sep 2024

USDA prioritizes food safety in school meals as new academic year begins

Charity’s proposals on UK food security mention the FSA

A think tank has produced a series of recommendations to improve food security in the United Kingdom. Policy Exchange called on the Government to develop a National Food Security Strategy

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Sep 2024

Charity’s proposals on UK food security mention the FSA

Publisher’s Platform: House and Senate should act now on Boar’s Head plant

— OPINION — The years of inspection reports (Here are the Inspection Reports in PDF.) leave little doubt that the Boar’s Head plant’s food safety plan must have been non-existent.

By Bill Marler

/ 3 Sep 2024

Publisher’s Platform: House and Senate should act now on Boar’s Head plant

Food companies’ claims get more attention from the USDA

The USDA has released new guidance for food companies that make animal-raising and climate claims about their food. This updated guideline makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation supporting animal-raising or

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Sep 2024

Food companies’ claims get more attention from the USDA

FDA issues warning letters to multiple food importers for FSVP violations

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 3 Sep 2024

FDA issues warning letters to multiple food importers for FSVP violations

Seafood, cocoa beans among imports that are subject to increased enforcement by FDA

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

/ 31 Aug 2024

Seafood, cocoa beans among imports that are subject to increased enforcement by FDA

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about the Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

Before you watch the video, please review the last two years of FSIS Inspection Reports – /content/files/files/2024/08/2024-08-27.pdf I also got this email from a former

By Bill Marler

/ 30 Aug 2024

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about the Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

County issues public warning about street vendors after reports of illnesses

After receiving complaints from consumers who have become ill, the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department in Phoenix, AZ, has begun legal action against food vendors who are operating without proper

By News Desk

/ 29 Aug 2024

County issues public warning about street vendors after reports of illnesses

‘Healing centers’ promise to be a safe way to ‘fly’ when consuming psychedelic mushrooms

Whether Colorado regulators even thought about Joe Emerson isn’t known. Emerson is the Alaska Airlines pilot who took psychedelic mushrooms, had a friend drive him to the airport, and

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Aug 2024

‘Healing centers’ promise to be a safe way to ‘fly’ when consuming psychedelic mushrooms

FDA warns company over Delta-8 THC product violations

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 26 Aug 2024

FDA warns company over Delta-8 THC product violations

FDA steps up enforcement of imported food for Salmonella, additives, undeclared colors

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

/ 25 Aug 2024

FDA steps up enforcement of imported food for Salmonella, additives, undeclared colors

EU Commission proposes use of WGS to help solve outbreaks

The European Commission has proposed legislation requiring EU countries to do whole genome sequencing (WGS) during foodborne outbreaks. Officials said the plans would facilitate investigations into outbreaks and the timely

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Aug 2024

EU Commission proposes use of WGS to help solve outbreaks

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Food Policy & Law

USDA prioritizes food safety in school meals as new academic year begins

Charity’s proposals on UK food security mention the FSA

Publisher’s Platform: House and Senate should act now on Boar’s Head plant

Food companies’ claims get more attention from the USDA

FDA issues warning letters to multiple food importers for FSVP violations

Seafood, cocoa beans among imports that are subject to increased enforcement by FDA

Publisher’s Platform: What you need to know about the Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

County issues public warning about street vendors after reports of illnesses

‘Healing centers’ promise to be a safe way to ‘fly’ when consuming psychedelic mushrooms

FDA warns company over Delta-8 THC product violations

FDA steps up enforcement of imported food for Salmonella, additives, undeclared colors

EU Commission proposes use of WGS to help solve outbreaks

Your Support Protects Public Health