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 to DingMoo LLC for import violations linked to Salmonella outbreak

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 Sep 2025

FDA issues warning to DingMoo LLC for import violations linked to Salmonella outbreak

Trump, aided by RFK Jr., is dismantling the U.S. food safety network

— OPINION — Donald Trump and his acolyte, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vowed to “Make America Healthy Again.” They lied. * RFK Jr. fired every single member of FDA’s media communications team,

By Phyllis Entis

/ 26 Sep 2025

Trump, aided by RFK Jr., is dismantling the U.S. food safety network

FDA increases security on imported cheese, seafood, cantaloupes 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

/ 26 Sep 2025

FDA increases security on imported cheese, seafood, cantaloupes and more

IAEA evaluates impact of food safety program

A review has provided evidence that participation in a regional program contributed to changes in policies and the uptake of food irradiation. The report evaluates the impacts of food safety

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Sep 2025

IAEA evaluates impact of food safety program

Should the USDA stand behind the Zabiha halal label?

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) does not get involved in defining religious standards, such as what is or is not halal. Saad Ali at Main Halal

By Dan Flynn

/ 25 Sep 2025

Should the USDA stand behind the Zabiha halal label?

Ten years after PCA: Reflections on a trial, its impact, and what still needs to change

— OPINION — This is the final installment of a three-part series marking the 10th anniversary of the historic sentencing in the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) case. To read Part 1,

By Darin Detwiler

/ 24 Sep 2025

Ten years after PCA: Reflections on a trial, its impact, and what still needs to change

UK import controls criticized as ‘inadequate’

An analysis of UK border controls has revealed several problems, including importers taking advantage of varying port inspection rates. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee said the commercial animal

By Joe Whitworth

/ 23 Sep 2025

UK import controls criticized as ‘inadequate’

Ten years later: How the PCA sentencing changed food safety justice — or didn’t

This is Part I of a three-part series marking the 10th anniversary of the historic sentencing in the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) criminal case. Witness to Justice Ten years

By Darin Detwiler

/ 22 Sep 2025

Ten years later: How the PCA sentencing changed food safety justice — or didn’t

The regenified label risks credibility of regenerative agriculture

— OPINION — Regenerative agriculture has always been a difficult concept to comprehend and is often inconsistently defined. Despite this complexity, it has gained widespread attention because of its holistic approach that

By Brian Ronholm

/ 22 Sep 2025

The regenified label risks credibility of regenerative agriculture

EU Commission aims to simplify food safety rules

The European Commission has opened a call for evidence relating to food and feed safety legislation. The move is in response to stakeholders and member states asking for reduced administrative

By Joe Whitworth

/ 22 Sep 2025

EU Commission aims to simplify food safety rules

FDA warns Blue Forest Farms over adulterated Amanita muscaria products

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

/ 22 Sep 2025

FDA warns Blue Forest Farms over adulterated Amanita muscaria products

FDA steps up import enforcement on fish, mushrooms, candy 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

/ 19 Sep 2025

FDA steps up import enforcement on fish, mushrooms, candy and more

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Food Policy & Law

FDA issues warning to DingMoo LLC for import violations linked to Salmonella outbreak

Trump, aided by RFK Jr., is dismantling the U.S. food safety network

FDA increases security on imported cheese, seafood, cantaloupes and more

IAEA evaluates impact of food safety program

Should the USDA stand behind the Zabiha halal label?

Ten years after PCA: Reflections on a trial, its impact, and what still needs to change

UK import controls criticized as ‘inadequate’

Ten years later: How the PCA sentencing changed food safety justice — or didn’t

The regenified label risks credibility of regenerative agriculture

EU Commission aims to simplify food safety rules

FDA warns Blue Forest Farms over adulterated Amanita muscaria products

FDA steps up import enforcement on fish, mushrooms, candy and more