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.

Seafood firms in Hawaii and California warned over violations

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 Sep 2023

Seafood firms in Hawaii and California warned over violations

Just before the final vote, one item was removed from AB418’s list of substances banned in food

As a near-year-round body, the California Legislature does things a little differently. Until the middle of September, it has adjourned most of its committees to put the Upper Chamber’s

By Dan Flynn

/ 8 Sep 2023

Just before the final vote, one item was removed from AB418’s list of substances banned in food

New food safety laws take effect in Texas

The 88th Texas Legislature passed two bills impacting food establishments with Sept. 1 implementation dates. The new laws benefit the 55,000 food service establishments in the Lone Star State

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Sep 2023

New food safety laws take effect in Texas

Cheese, shrimp, tamarind among imports with increased FDA enforcement

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 6 Sep 2023

Cheese, shrimp, tamarind among imports with increased FDA enforcement

FDA sends warning letter to New Hampshire food firm because of pests in warehouse

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

/ 5 Sep 2023

FDA sends warning letter to New Hampshire food firm because of pests in warehouse

Almost all trade concerns at WTO meeting previously discussed

The majority of topics highlighted at a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting on food safety had already been discussed before. At the WTO Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS)

By News Desk

/ 3 Sep 2023

Almost all trade concerns at WTO meeting previously discussed

FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has escalated efforts to ensure the safety of infant formula production by issuing warning letters to three major manufacturers: ByHeart Inc., Mead Johnson

By Jonan Pilet

/ 31 Aug 2023

FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

FDA steps up import enforcement because of filth, pesticides, Salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the

By News Desk

/ 30 Aug 2023

FDA steps up import enforcement because of filth, pesticides, Salmonella contamination

USDA Enforcement Report for the 3rd quarter is in

The Quarterly Enforcement Report for April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, shows carcass inspections for livestock fell to 39,410 570. It was the first time in Fiscal Year

By Dan Flynn

/ 29 Aug 2023

USDA Enforcement Report for the 3rd quarter is in

FDA sends warning letters to companies in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas over import violations

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

/ 28 Aug 2023

FDA sends warning letters to companies in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas over import violations

MCOOL for beef products introduced by South Dakota’s Dusty Johnson

Congressman Dusty Johnson, R-SD, has introduced the Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act to clarify and reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef products. South Dakota’s “lone voice” in Congress

By News Desk

/ 25 Aug 2023

MCOOL for beef products introduced by South Dakota’s Dusty Johnson

Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues public advisory on caffeinated energy drinks

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a public advisory to raise awareness about the consumption of caffeinated energy drinks (CEDs) and their potential health implications. The advisory, released

By News Desk

/ 23 Aug 2023

Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues public advisory on caffeinated energy drinks

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Food Policy & Law

Seafood firms in Hawaii and California warned over violations

Just before the final vote, one item was removed from AB418’s list of substances banned in food

New food safety laws take effect in Texas

Cheese, shrimp, tamarind among imports with increased FDA enforcement

FDA sends warning letter to New Hampshire food firm because of pests in warehouse

Almost all trade concerns at WTO meeting previously discussed

FDA sends warning letters to infant formula manufacturers, unveils Cronobacter history in facilities

FDA steps up import enforcement because of filth, pesticides, Salmonella contamination

USDA Enforcement Report for the 3rd quarter is in

FDA sends warning letters to companies in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas over import violations

MCOOL for beef products introduced by South Dakota’s Dusty Johnson

Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues public advisory on caffeinated energy drinks