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 issues warning letters to two companies for import safety 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

/ 5 Aug 2024

FDA issues warning letters to two companies for import safety violations

Dietary supplements industry wants to bring down Durbin reform bills

Senate Majority Leader Whip Dick Durbin is already getting opposition to his bills to list all dietary supplements and ban Tianeptine and other dangerous products. It comes from the Alexandria,

By Dan Flynn

/ 2 Aug 2024

Dietary supplements industry wants to bring down Durbin reform bills

FDA cracks down on imported foods because of unapproved drugs, hepatitis A

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

/ 2 Aug 2024

FDA cracks down on imported foods because of unapproved drugs, hepatitis A

Durbin wants some changes to 30-year-old law on dietary supplements

There has not been much change in the dietary supplements world since Congress passed and President Bill Clinton signed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (“DSHEA”). That

By Dan Flynn

/ 31 Jul 2024

Durbin wants some changes to 30-year-old law on dietary supplements

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

The USDA has proposed a rule that would stop poultry producers from selling chicken and turkey contaminated with high levels of certain types of Salmonella. The rule, would make it

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Jul 2024

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

FDA warns foreign food firms about Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point 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

/ 29 Jul 2024

FDA warns foreign food firms about Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point violations

Letter to the Editor: Time to part ways with Part 114

Dear Editor, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was founded due to the need to use scientific principles to ensure the production of safe food. This was presented in excellent

By Food Safety News Readers

/ 28 Jul 2024

Letter to the Editor: Time to part ways with Part 114

French water controls criticized in EU audit; consumers deceived

The European Commission has found major problems with French controls in the water sector with the system not ensuring compliance with the rules. A DG Sante audit was carried out

By Joe Whitworth

/ 27 Jul 2024

French water controls criticized in EU audit; consumers deceived

Eleventh Circuit consolidates Stewart and Micheal Parnell cases for oral arguments

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has consolidated the cases of the brothers Stewart and Michael Parnell. The high court based in Atlanta granted Elliott M.

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Jul 2024

Eleventh Circuit consolidates Stewart and Micheal Parnell cases for oral arguments

FDA steps up enforcement of import regulations on shrimp, juice, tamarind

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 Jul 2024

FDA steps up enforcement of import regulations on shrimp, juice, tamarind

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

A senator and representative are calling for a single agency to be established to deal with food safety in America. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-IL, have

By Coral Beach

/ 24 Jul 2024

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

Food Safety and Inspection Service leadership meets with public, industry representatives

The best sign that post-pandemic normalcy is back at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is that everybody is again getting their meeting times. That means that Dr. Emilio

By Dan Flynn

/ 24 Jul 2024

Food Safety and Inspection Service leadership meets with public, industry representatives

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Food Policy & Law

FDA issues warning letters to two companies for import safety violations

Dietary supplements industry wants to bring down Durbin reform bills

FDA cracks down on imported foods because of unapproved drugs, hepatitis A

Durbin wants some changes to 30-year-old law on dietary supplements

USDA proposes making Salmonella in chicken illegal; consumers groups applaud move

FDA warns foreign food firms about Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point violations

Letter to the Editor: Time to part ways with Part 114

French water controls criticized in EU audit; consumers deceived

Eleventh Circuit consolidates Stewart and Micheal Parnell cases for oral arguments

FDA steps up enforcement of import regulations on shrimp, juice, tamarind

Legislators introduce bill to consolidate food safety responsibilities at federal level

Food Safety and Inspection Service leadership meets with public, industry representatives

Your Support Protects Public Health