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.

States get a new model food code from FDA

Just in time for the January kick-off of states’ 2023 legislative seasons, FDA is out with the 2022 Food Code. It’s the 10th edition of the Food Code, which

By News Desk

/ 4 Jan 2023

States get a new model food code from FDA

U.S. steps up enforcement on imported food for pesticides, Salmonella and food additives

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

/ 4 Jan 2023

U.S. steps up enforcement on imported food for pesticides, Salmonella and food additives

BRF agrees on leniency package with Brazilian authorities

BRF S.A. has signed a leniency agreement with Brazilian authorities related to two investigations that came to light in 2017 and 2018. The deal with the Controladoria-Geral da União

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Jan 2023

BRF agrees on leniency package with Brazilian authorities

What’s old is new again this New Year

— OPINION — With the New Year comes new challenges, many of which are hanging on from 2022. A bright spot that appeared in the final days of 2022 that is shining

By Coral Beach

/ 3 Jan 2023

New ‘Waters of the United States’ rule rushed out ahead of SCOTUS ruling in Sackett v. EPA

The EPA and the Army, the federal agencies involved in the Clean Water Act, handed down new definitive language for “water of the United States” (WOTUS) in the form of

By Dan Flynn

/ 3 Jan 2023

New ‘Waters of the United States’ rule rushed out ahead of SCOTUS ruling in Sackett v. EPA

2023: Court cases, rule changes and Codex celebrations

— OPINION — Welcome to 2023! The calendars have been changed, the holiday season is coming to a close and it is time to refocus ahead of what is sure to be

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Jan 2023

2023: Court cases, rule changes and Codex celebrations

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

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

/ 2 Jan 2023

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

Australia to consider change to food irradiation rules

An application has been made to amend food irradiation rules in Australia. The proposal seeks to increase the maximum permitted energy level of machines generating X-rays for irradiating food from

By News Desk

/ 2 Jan 2023

Australia to consider change to food irradiation rules

Hygiene concerns raised by takeaway rule change during COVID-19

Measures making it easier for food businesses to operate as takeaways during the COVID-19 pandemic led to issues around food hygiene, according to scientists. Researchers analyzed the effect COVID-19 had

By News Desk

/ 30 Dec 2022

Hygiene concerns raised by takeaway rule change during COVID-19

Heavy metals, pesticides, and undeclared colors spur FDA to step up import alerts

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

/ 29 Dec 2022

Heavy metals, pesticides, and undeclared colors spur FDA to step up import alerts

Was there a ‘Black Swan’ event ahead of the Jack-in-the-Box outbreak 30 years ago?

Several months before this date 30 years ago, a Black Swan event occurred in Japan. The 67-year-old president of the United States, George H.W. Bush while at a state

By Dan Flynn

/ 28 Dec 2022

Was there a ‘Black Swan’ event ahead of the Jack-in-the-Box outbreak 30 years ago?

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits

For its 31st annual report on pesticide residues in food, the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has good news. “In 2021, over 99 percent of the samples tested had

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Dec 2022

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits

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Food Policy & Law

States get a new model food code from FDA

U.S. steps up enforcement on imported food for pesticides, Salmonella and food additives

BRF agrees on leniency package with Brazilian authorities

What’s old is new again this New Year

New ‘Waters of the United States’ rule rushed out ahead of SCOTUS ruling in Sackett v. EPA

2023: Court cases, rule changes and Codex celebrations

Listeria outbreak investigation details revealed in FDA warning letter to Big Olaf Creamery

Australia to consider change to food irradiation rules

Hygiene concerns raised by takeaway rule change during COVID-19

Heavy metals, pesticides, and undeclared colors spur FDA to step up import alerts

Was there a ‘Black Swan’ event ahead of the Jack-in-the-Box outbreak 30 years ago?

USDA reports 99 percent of foods tested are below pesticide residue limits