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.

Illinois food firm warned by FDA about 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

/ 26 Jun 2023

Illinois food firm warned by FDA about import violations

USDA’s regulatory approvals are in for two lab-grown chicken operations

As expected, USDA has followed Singapore by approving for the United States, the growth by two companies of animal cells into chicken products that one day might be sold to

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Jun 2023

USDA’s regulatory approvals are in for two lab-grown chicken operations

‘Made in the USA’ or ‘Product of USA’ favored by the public during comments

USDA’s proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means appears to have collected

By Dan Flynn

/ 22 Jun 2023

‘Made in the USA’ or ‘Product of USA’ favored by the public during comments

The long-running case of Oklahoma v. Tyson goes to mediation before a retired federal judge

They may be close to parking the “Busload of Lawyers.” That was the moniker given to Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods filed in the federal District Court for the Northern District

By Dan Flynn

/ 21 Jun 2023

The long-running case of Oklahoma v. Tyson goes to mediation before a retired federal judge

FDA steps up enforcement of certain imported foods because of pesticides, sulfites and more

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

/ 21 Jun 2023

FDA steps up enforcement of certain imported foods because of pesticides, sulfites and more

Equine inspections to remain forbidden and SAFE Act wants horse export ban

The commercial slaughter of equine animals for human consumption ended in the United States 16 years ago. But the subject of horse slaughter still makes the annual legislative agenda in

By Dan Flynn

/ 19 Jun 2023

Equine inspections to remain forbidden and SAFE Act wants horse export ban

Food firm in China warned by FDA over violations of federal food regulation

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

/ 19 Jun 2023

Food firm in China warned by FDA over violations of federal food regulation

Bill to put animal confinement under FDA regulation for food safety purposes introduced in House

The Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act to give the Food and Drug Administration FDA new powers to investigate livestock feedlots and animal confinement facilities has been introduced in Congress. Sponsored

By News Desk

/ 16 Jun 2023

Bill to put animal confinement under FDA regulation for food safety purposes introduced in House

EATS Act could take a bite out of Prop 12

California’s market for bacon and other pork products is large enough that a May 11 Supreme Court decision apparently has not ended the fight over Proposition 12. The conservative

By Dan Flynn

/ 16 Jun 2023

EATS Act could take a bite out of Prop 12

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

An appropriations bill from a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives would direct the FDA to unify its food program under one person. The move echoes the sentiment

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jun 2023

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

EU ups controls in an attempt to halt Salmonella outbreak

The European Commission has stepped in to try to stop a multi-year, multi-country Salmonella outbreak associated with sesame-based products. Several patients from the United States have been confirmed. An increased

By Joe Whitworth

/ 15 Jun 2023

EU ups controls in an attempt to halt Salmonella outbreak

11th Circuit is hearing Habeas Corpus petitions from the Parnell brothers

In the nearly four years that brothers Stewart and Michael Parnell have pursued federal Writs of Habeas Corpus, the procedure has not given them much encouragement. But that may be

By Dan Flynn

/ 14 Jun 2023

11th Circuit is hearing Habeas Corpus petitions from the Parnell brothers

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Food Policy & Law

Illinois food firm warned by FDA about import violations

USDA’s regulatory approvals are in for two lab-grown chicken operations

‘Made in the USA’ or ‘Product of USA’ favored by the public during comments

The long-running case of Oklahoma v. Tyson goes to mediation before a retired federal judge

FDA steps up enforcement of certain imported foods because of pesticides, sulfites and more

Equine inspections to remain forbidden and SAFE Act wants horse export ban

Food firm in China warned by FDA over violations of federal food regulation

Bill to put animal confinement under FDA regulation for food safety purposes introduced in House

EATS Act could take a bite out of Prop 12

House committee directs FDA Commissioner to unify FDA food programs with a clear chain of command

EU ups controls in an attempt to halt Salmonella outbreak

11th Circuit is hearing Habeas Corpus petitions from the Parnell brothers

Your Support Protects Public Health