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 strengthens import alerts against certain seafood, raspberries and other produce

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 Mar 2023

FDA strengthens import alerts against certain seafood, raspberries and other produce

Letter to the Editor: Food safety cannot wait — infant formula letter important to industry

From: Susan Mayne, Director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition I am writing in response to the opinion piece published on March 13, 2023, titled “Be

By Guest Opinion

/ 20 Mar 2023

Letter to the Editor: Food safety cannot wait — infant formula letter important to industry

At the mid-point, state legislatures have passed four food safety-related bills with many others pending

Wyoming, Utah and Virginia are among the states that have completed their legislative business for the year. The others might be best said to be at their halfway point. To

By Dan Flynn

/ 20 Mar 2023

At the mid-point, state legislatures have passed four food safety-related bills with many others pending

Two pet food companies warned after Salmonella and Listeria found in finished 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

/ 20 Mar 2023

Two pet food companies warned after Salmonella and Listeria found in finished products

Coalition wants an audience with the Senate committee to discuss FDA leadership

A coalition of consumer and industry groups is seeking a meeting with a Senate committee regarding the head of the FDA and his response to a recent report calling for

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Mar 2023

Coalition wants an audience with the Senate committee to discuss FDA leadership

National Primary Drinking Water Standards for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) proposed by EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is out with a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)

By News Desk

/ 16 Mar 2023

National Primary Drinking Water Standards for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) proposed by EPA

Moldova allowed to send poultry meat and eggs to Europe

Moldova has been given permission to export processed poultry meat and table eggs to European countries. The decision follows a February meeting of the Controls and Import Conditions section of

By News Desk

/ 16 Mar 2023

Moldova allowed to send poultry meat and eggs to Europe

FDA increases enforcement on certain seafood, stevia, canned food products

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

/ 14 Mar 2023

FDA increases enforcement on certain seafood, stevia, canned food products

Food firms with HACCP violations, sanitation issues and rats warned by the FDA

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

/ 13 Mar 2023

Food firms with HACCP violations, sanitation issues and rats warned by the FDA

FDA budget request includes scant money for food safety programs

The Food and Drug Administration has requested $7.2 billion for the fiscal year 2024. According to President Biden’s budget proposal, the agency wants $128 million of that allocated

By Coral Beach

/ 11 Mar 2023

FDA budget request includes scant money for food safety programs

FDA wants infant formula manufacturers to step up work to prevent contamination

Top FDA officials are calling on manufacturers of infant formula to clean up their act. In a letter this week Robert M. Califf, FDA Commissioner, and Susan T. Mayne, Director

By Coral Beach

/ 10 Mar 2023

FDA wants infant formula manufacturers to step up work to prevent contamination

FSA to stop discounted meat enforcement charges

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is going ahead with plans to stop discounted enforcement prices in the meat industry despite strong opposition during a comment period. The consultation covered the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Mar 2023

FSA to stop discounted meat enforcement charges

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Food Policy & Law

FDA strengthens import alerts against certain seafood, raspberries and other produce

Letter to the Editor: Food safety cannot wait — infant formula letter important to industry

At the mid-point, state legislatures have passed four food safety-related bills with many others pending

Two pet food companies warned after Salmonella and Listeria found in finished products

Coalition wants an audience with the Senate committee to discuss FDA leadership

National Primary Drinking Water Standards for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) proposed by EPA

Moldova allowed to send poultry meat and eggs to Europe

FDA increases enforcement on certain seafood, stevia, canned food products

Food firms with HACCP violations, sanitation issues and rats warned by the FDA

FDA budget request includes scant money for food safety programs

FDA wants infant formula manufacturers to step up work to prevent contamination

FSA to stop discounted meat enforcement charges

Your Support Protects Public Health