Food Policy & Law

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Norwegian firm found to have sold unfit-to-eat salmon

A Norwegian company has revealed that it sold frozen salmon for several years, which was not suitable for human consumption. Findings come from an internal investigation by the board of

By News Desk

/ 2 Feb 2024

Norwegian firm found to have sold unfit-to-eat salmon

National school lunch program could be banned from serving lab-cultivated meat

A bipartisan pair of U.S. Senators have introduced legislation banning the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) from including cell-cultivated meat products on its menu. The NSLP is the federally

By Dan Flynn

/ 1 Feb 2024

National school lunch program could be banned from serving lab-cultivated meat

EU extends Turkish shellfish curbs; updates other rules

The European Commission has extended restrictions on imports of bivalve mollusks from Turkey. The measures for bivalve mollusks, such as clams, oysters, and mussels, will now apply until the end

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Feb 2024

EU extends Turkish shellfish curbs; updates other rules

West Virginia bills would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk

Legislators in West Virginia are considering allowing expanded raw milk sales in their state. Two bills have been introduced so far this session. The first, House Bill 4911, would allow

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Jan 2024

West Virginia bills would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

The two non-governmental organizations, with a joint project to trim the number of food additives in candy, soda, and other food items, are moving into a second year in a

By Dan Flynn

/ 31 Jan 2024

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

FDA warns pet food producer about improper ingredient storage conditions

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 Jan 2024

FDA warns pet food producer about improper ingredient storage conditions

Pennsylvania State Court puts Amos Miller on the docket for Feb. 29

Amos Miller is to appear in a Pennsylvania state court on Feb. 29. Until then, Miller, his wife, and various businesses are prohibited from producing or selling raw milk and

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Jan 2024

Pennsylvania State Court puts Amos Miller on the docket for Feb. 29

Animal activists claim state officials are not exempt from enforcing anti-cruelty laws

A petition filed last year with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is among the first to generate a comment in 2024. Animal Partisan, one of the nation’

By Dan Flynn

/ 26 Jan 2024

Animal activists claim state officials are not exempt from enforcing anti-cruelty laws

State AG brings civil action against Amos Miller

Pennslvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, with the state Department of Agriculture, has now sued Amos and Rebecca Miller and their various farms and related businesses in the Lancaster County Court

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Jan 2024

State AG brings civil action against Amos Miller

EU modifies the frequency of controls on food imports

The European Commission has changed the level of inspections on various imported products, including decreases related to ethylene oxide and increases due to pesticide residues. The revised legislation sets the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Jan 2024

EU modifies the frequency of controls on food imports

City ending local restaurant inspections in retaliation against its inspectors for closing a popular restaurant

UPDATE- The Lewiston City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to postpone any action on the items below until March 19. No change in city restaurant inspections or staffing will occur

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Jan 2024

City ending local restaurant inspections in retaliation against its inspectors for closing a popular restaurant

FDA reorganization is out for review, but impact later in 2024 could be huge

The FDA’s largest reorganization in history, involving about 8,000 employees, is far more than just “moving some boxes around.” The proposed changes and updates to an FDA-wide reorganization

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Jan 2024

FDA reorganization is out for review, but impact later in 2024 could be huge

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Food Policy & Law

Norwegian firm found to have sold unfit-to-eat salmon

National school lunch program could be banned from serving lab-cultivated meat

EU extends Turkish shellfish curbs; updates other rules

West Virginia bills would allow the sale of unpasteurized, raw milk

Campaign for a ban on certain food additives moves on to Illinois after California victory

FDA warns pet food producer about improper ingredient storage conditions

Pennsylvania State Court puts Amos Miller on the docket for Feb. 29

Animal activists claim state officials are not exempt from enforcing anti-cruelty laws

State AG brings civil action against Amos Miller

EU modifies the frequency of controls on food imports

City ending local restaurant inspections in retaliation against its inspectors for closing a popular restaurant

FDA reorganization is out for review, but impact later in 2024 could be huge

Your Support Protects Public Health