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.

EATS Act brings delay and risk to new $1.5 trillion Farm Bill

The soon-to-expire Farm Bill is now at risk from an agriculture civil war that has broken out over the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act. While Congress remains on its

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Aug 2023

EATS Act brings delay and risk to new $1.5 trillion Farm Bill

FDA tightens alerts on some imported cheese, seafood, nuts

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

/ 22 Aug 2023

FDA tightens alerts on some imported cheese, seafood, nuts

Companies in California and North Dakota warned over THC in food 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

/ 21 Aug 2023

Companies in California and North Dakota warned over THC in food products

Recess dust-up may turn into fall’s Battle Royal as pork-producing states want California out of their business

The EATS Act, to stop California from regulating America’s farms and ranches by protecting states’ authority to regulate agriculture within their borders, is turning into a significant dustup that

By Dan Flynn

/ 17 Aug 2023

Recess dust-up may turn into fall’s Battle Royal as pork-producing states want California out of their business

Letter from the Editor: Stewart Parnell’s ride on the ‘Great Writ’ is about to start its 5th year.

Stewart Parnell is the most reviled character from one of food safety’s worst tragedies. By their convictions and sentencing, Stewart Parnell, 69, and brother Michael Parnell, 64, respectfully still

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Aug 2023

Letter from the Editor: Stewart Parnell’s ride on the ‘Great Writ’ is about to start its 5th year.

Salmonella in poultry issue isn’t going to be over until Marler says its over

In a kind of” twofer” Marler Clark, the Food Safety Law Firm, has provided USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service with more arguments on why certain Salmonella serotypes should

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Aug 2023

Salmonella in poultry issue isn’t going to be over until Marler says its over

UK food agencies advise young children to avoid slushies because of glycerol

Food agencies in the United Kingdom have advised that slush ice drinks should not be sold to children younger than age 5. Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards

By News Desk

/ 15 Aug 2023

UK food agencies advise young children to avoid slushies because of glycerol

FDA increases import action on certain foods because of lead, pesticides, undeclared colors

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

/ 15 Aug 2023

FDA increases import action on certain foods because of lead, pesticides, undeclared colors

Food firms in New Jersey and India warned about unsanitary 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

/ 14 Aug 2023

Food firms in New Jersey and India warned about unsanitary conditions

FDA says hydrogenated oils no longer ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a direct final rule to complete administrative actions that reflect the agency’s June 2015 final determination that the use of

By News Desk

/ 10 Aug 2023

FDA says hydrogenated oils no longer ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’

Consumers can now buy raw, unpasteurized milk in North Dakota

It is now legal to sell unpasteurized, raw milk directly to consumers in North Dakota. The state Legislature approved a measure this year making the sales possible, but it specifically

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Aug 2023

Consumers can now buy raw, unpasteurized milk in North Dakota

FDA increases controls on imported seafood, cilantro and Siberian ginseng

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

/ 8 Aug 2023

FDA increases controls on imported seafood, cilantro and Siberian ginseng

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Food Policy & Law

EATS Act brings delay and risk to new $1.5 trillion Farm Bill

FDA tightens alerts on some imported cheese, seafood, nuts

Companies in California and North Dakota warned over THC in food products

Recess dust-up may turn into fall’s Battle Royal as pork-producing states want California out of their business

Letter from the Editor: Stewart Parnell’s ride on the ‘Great Writ’ is about to start its 5th year.

Salmonella in poultry issue isn’t going to be over until Marler says its over

UK food agencies advise young children to avoid slushies because of glycerol

FDA increases import action on certain foods because of lead, pesticides, undeclared colors

Food firms in New Jersey and India warned about unsanitary conditions

FDA says hydrogenated oils no longer ‘Generally Recognized as Safe’

Consumers can now buy raw, unpasteurized milk in North Dakota

FDA increases controls on imported seafood, cilantro and Siberian ginseng