Government Agencies

Researchers say business user fees could ease budget woes at FDA and enhance food safety

A research team at New York University has come up with a way to fund FDA food programs, including food safety, without using government money. The team suggests that user

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Apr 2025

Researchers say business user fees could ease budget woes at FDA and enhance food safety

Federal agencies won’t report what companies were involved in romaine outbreak despite promise of ‘radical transparency’

Both the FDA and the CDC know what romaine lettuce grower is responsible for a deadly outbreak of E. coli O157 infections in late 2024, but the agencies won’t

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Apr 2025

Federal agencies won’t report what companies were involved in romaine outbreak despite promise of ‘radical transparency’

Updated report covers Iceland and Norway’s audit actions

The progress made by Norway and Iceland on food-related audit recommendations has been disclosed in an updated report. Norway and Iceland are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2025

Updated report covers Iceland and Norway’s audit actions

Publisher’s Platform: Federal cuts hit hard at Minnesota Department of Health

This week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sent layoff and separation notices to 170 employees whose positions were funded by recently terminated federal grants. Additionally, “at risk” notices will

By Bill Marler

/ 4 Apr 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Federal cuts hit hard at Minnesota Department of Health

RFK Jr.’s health cuts could undermine outbreak prevention, chemical safety

— OPINION — By Sarah Sorscher Correction: This column was originally published under another author’s byline. It was written by Sarah Sorscher of CSPI. Deadly Listeria in shakes served at nursing

By Guest Contributor

/ 3 Apr 2025

RFK Jr.’s health cuts could undermine outbreak prevention, chemical safety

Former FDA leaders say staff cuts are killing the agency

Two former FDA leaders have taken to social media to say that the agency as we know it no longer exists. Robert Califf, who stepped down from his post as

By Coral Beach

/ 2 Apr 2025

Former FDA leaders say staff cuts are killing the agency

Report proposes changes to Irish horse controls

A report on Ireland’s controls on horses and food safety has made several recommendations to improve the system with the relevant authority pledging to make changes. Professor Paddy Wall,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Apr 2025

Report proposes changes to Irish horse controls

New priorities require resources, expertise, and regulations: Where will they come from?

— OPINION — By Steven Grossman Secretary Kennedy’s announcement came last Thursday: FDA’s contribution to the pending HHS reduction in force (RIF) would be 3,500 employees. That is not

By Guest Contributor

/ 1 Apr 2025

Countries gather at WTO meeting to discuss safe trade

Various new and ongoing trade issues were discussed at a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting that also covered the picture of notifications in 2024. Attendees at the March meeting

By Joe Whitworth

/ 31 Mar 2025

Countries gather at WTO meeting to discuss safe trade

HHS announces restructuring plan, reducing workforce by 10,000

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a major restructuring today, consolidating multiple agencies into a new Administration for Healthy America (AHA) and reducing its workforce by

By News Desk

/ 27 Mar 2025

Senate confirms Johns Hopkins surgeon as FDA commissioner

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Martin Makary to head the Food and Drug Administration. The chamber voted to approve President Trump’s nomination largely along party lines, voting 56-44

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Mar 2025

Belgian service receives record number of consumer complaints

More than 5,200 consumer complaints about food safety were submitted to a dedicated service in Belgium in 2024. The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC)

By News Desk

/ 27 Mar 2025

Belgian service receives record number of consumer complaints

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Government Agencies

Researchers say business user fees could ease budget woes at FDA and enhance food safety

Federal agencies won’t report what companies were involved in romaine outbreak despite promise of ‘radical transparency’

Updated report covers Iceland and Norway’s audit actions

Publisher’s Platform: Federal cuts hit hard at Minnesota Department of Health

RFK Jr.’s health cuts could undermine outbreak prevention, chemical safety

Former FDA leaders say staff cuts are killing the agency

Report proposes changes to Irish horse controls

New priorities require resources, expertise, and regulations: Where will they come from?

Countries gather at WTO meeting to discuss safe trade

HHS announces restructuring plan, reducing workforce by 10,000

Senate confirms Johns Hopkins surgeon as FDA commissioner

Belgian service receives record number of consumer complaints

Your Support Protects Public Health