Food Policy & Law

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FDA steps up import enforcement because of pathogens, pesticides

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

/ 10 Oct 2025

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pathogens, pesticides

EU cinnamon study finds safety and fraud issues

An analysis of cinnamon on the European market has discovered fraud and potential safety issues. Scientists said the problem requires attention given the projected increase of the global cinnamon market.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Oct 2025

EU cinnamon study finds safety and fraud issues

Citrus group hits out at retailer food safety demands

The World Citrus Organisation (WCO) has raised concerns about the growing trend of private food safety standards imposed by retailers. WCO said the “non-scientific” requirements threaten the sustainability of the

By News Desk

/ 8 Oct 2025

Citrus group hits out at retailer food safety demands

Massachusetts is taking its victory in Triumph Foods v. Campbell to Washington D.C.

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit published a lengthy opinion on Oct. 3 that upholds Massachusetts farm animal protection law, commonly known as Question 3. And

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Oct 2025

Massachusetts is taking its victory in Triumph Foods v. Campbell to Washington D.C.

Opson results show diversion of expired products is ‘unprecedented’

Re-introducing expired products into the supply chain continues to be a major trend, according to findings from an operation targeting counterfeit and poor-quality food and beverages. Operation Opson XIV, coordinated

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Oct 2025

Opson results show diversion of expired products is ‘unprecedented’

FDA increases import requirements on shrimp, spices from Indonesia because of radioactivity

Effective Oct. 31 the FDA will require import certifications for all shrimp and spices within certain parts of Indonesia because of the risk of radioactivity. The move comes after levels

By Coral Beach

/ 6 Oct 2025

FDA increases import requirements on shrimp, spices from Indonesia because of radioactivity

Cattle producers challenge mandate for electronic eartags to trace diseased animals

A year-old case of R-CALF, et al. v. USDA, to stop the use of a tool intended to help control diseased animals, will proceed under a ruling by the U.

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Oct 2025

Cattle producers challenge mandate for electronic eartags to trace diseased animals

FDA steps up import enforcement for seafood, infant formula 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

/ 3 Oct 2025

FDA steps up import enforcement for seafood, infant formula and more

What makes this government shutdown different

— OPINION — Government shutdowns have always undermined food safety. USDA inspectors, with starting salaries around $40,000, must work without pay. Many FDA inspectors are furloughed and the agency suspends its

By Thomas Gremillion

/ 2 Oct 2025

What makes this government shutdown different

New DOJ unit will prosecute food safety scofflaws

Food safety scofflaws are now going to fall under the jurisdiction of the Enforcement & Affirmative Litigation Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice. The new unit is housed

By Dan Flynn

/ 2 Oct 2025

New DOJ unit will prosecute food safety scofflaws

Animal activist offers the rest of the story on challenges to Question 3 and Prop 12

As the CEO of Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE) Wayne Pacelle frequently gains intervenor status in federal court cases, such as those involving

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Oct 2025

Animal activist offers the rest of the story on challenges to Question 3 and Prop 12

Triumph Foods wants out from under Prop 12

After a federal judge earlier this year found the nearly decade-old Massachusetts Question 3 violates the U.S. Constitution, it was only a matter of time before California’s Proposition

By Dan Flynn

/ 29 Sep 2025

Triumph Foods wants out from under Prop 12

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Food Policy & Law

FDA steps up import enforcement because of pathogens, pesticides

EU cinnamon study finds safety and fraud issues

Citrus group hits out at retailer food safety demands

Massachusetts is taking its victory in Triumph Foods v. Campbell to Washington D.C.

Opson results show diversion of expired products is ‘unprecedented’

FDA increases import requirements on shrimp, spices from Indonesia because of radioactivity

Cattle producers challenge mandate for electronic eartags to trace diseased animals

FDA steps up import enforcement for seafood, infant formula and more

What makes this government shutdown different

New DOJ unit will prosecute food safety scofflaws

Animal activist offers the rest of the story on challenges to Question 3 and Prop 12

Triumph Foods wants out from under Prop 12