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 steps up enforcement activities on imported cantaloupe and other foods

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

/ 29 Dec 2023

FDA steps up enforcement activities on imported cantaloupe and other foods

Industry group calls for FDA regulation of Kratom

Kratom, the tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, isn’t lawfully marketed in the U.S.— not as a drug product, a dietary supplement, or a food additive in conventional

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Dec 2023

Industry group calls for FDA regulation of Kratom

Parnell brothers remain incarcerated but start 2024 in very different places

The year 2023 ends with brothers Stewart and Michael Parnell in very different places in their Habeas Corpus appeals at the Circuit Court in Atlanta. Stewart Parnell, who was permitted

By Dan Flynn

/ 27 Dec 2023

Parnell brothers remain incarcerated but start 2024 in very different places

Montana’s new “Food Freedom” Act may violate the state’s constitution

Montana’s First Judicial District Court is being asked to review the state Legislature’s “Food Freedom” bills enacted in 2021 and 2023. The legislation is known as the “Montana

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Dec 2023

Montana’s new “Food Freedom” Act may violate the state’s constitution

Court Enjoins California food company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food

A federal court has enjoined a California company to stop manufacturing and distributing adulterated food products that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). In a civil complaint

By News Desk

/ 21 Dec 2023

Court Enjoins California food company from manufacturing and distributing adulterated food

Olive oil dominated recent operations in Portugal

Olive oil featured heavily in a range of operations conducted in recent months by authorities in Portugal that also covered game meat, shellfish and supplements. Earlier this month, the Food

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Dec 2023

Olive oil dominated recent operations in Portugal

USDA rule isn’t to prevent future infant shortages as much as to protect WIC when they do occur

Since the federal government took an “All the King’s horses and All the King’s men” approach to overcoming the 2022 infant formula shortage, it’s a little surprising

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Dec 2023

USDA rule isn’t to prevent future infant shortages as much as to protect WIC when they do occur

Bill for wide-open retail sales of raw milk is introduced in Missouri

An up-and-coming conservative in the Missouri House of Representatives wants to upend raw milk safety in the “Show Me” state. Rep. Adam Schnelting has pre-filed House Bill 1711 for the

By Dan Flynn

/ 13 Dec 2023

Bill for wide-open retail sales of raw milk is introduced in Missouri

Lung eating is the subject of 2023’s first petition from Philly MD

Even the petitioner, Dr. Jonathan Reisman of Philadelphia, acknowledged that his is an “unusual request.” It was 2023’s first petition to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

By Dan Flynn

/ 11 Dec 2023

Lung eating is the subject of 2023’s first petition from Philly MD

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

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

/ 11 Dec 2023

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

‘Right to rescue’ could be advanced by California felony conviction

After 2010, animal agriculture turned to state criminal law to stop activists from entering private property to collect evidence of animal abuse. This involved increasing penalties for trespass, making it

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Dec 2023

‘Right to rescue’ could be advanced by California felony conviction

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

Until early next year, California is considering the Proposition 12 products already in the pipeline. After that, the state plans to close its market to pork products from locations that

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Dec 2023

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California

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Food Policy & Law

FDA steps up enforcement activities on imported cantaloupe and other foods

Industry group calls for FDA regulation of Kratom

Parnell brothers remain incarcerated but start 2024 in very different places

Montana’s new “Food Freedom” Act may violate the state’s constitution

Olive oil dominated recent operations in Portugal

USDA rule isn’t to prevent future infant shortages as much as to protect WIC when they do occur

Bill for wide-open retail sales of raw milk is introduced in Missouri

Lung eating is the subject of 2023’s first petition from Philly MD

Food firm warned over introducing CBD and Delta-8 THC products into interstate commerce

‘Right to rescue’ could be advanced by California felony conviction

Another bill aims to block ‘ethical pork’ from taking effect in California