The FDA’s largest reorganization in history, involving about 8,000 employees, is far more than just “moving some boxes around.” The proposed changes and updates to an FDA-wide reorganization plan have been out for external reviews and clearances since Dec. 13, 2023, and implementation should occur sometime during 2024.
A “Unified
Continue Reading FDA reorganization is out for review, but impact later in 2024 could be huge
CBD, the second most prevalent active ingredient in marijuana, is readily obtainable just about everywhere in the United States. By itself, it does not cause a “high” and the World Health Organization finds no evidence of public health-related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.
The U.S. Food and
Continue Reading FDA decides CBD products have unknown dangers that Congress should look at
UPDATED — This version of this story includes quotes from Commissioner Robert Califf and U.S. Rep. Rosa Delauro.
A shakeup of the chain of command at the FDA may be coming, but the beginning of the release of details is at least 60 working days away.
FDA Commissioner Dr.
Continue Reading FDA leader hiring affiliated foundation to review problems at food side of agency
United States Marshals seized more than 25,000 bulk bags and boxes of ready-to-eat spices and food additives Friday because they were being held in unsanitary conditions in Miami.
The seizure at Lyden Spice Corporation, on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration, involved spices including red chili and sesame seeds,
Continue Reading Rodent infestation, bird droppings, bugs lead to spice seizure at Miami company
By Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response
One year ago the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. During the past 12 months, we’ve made significant progress
Continue Reading One year and counting: A review of the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety
Editor’s note: Following is a letter signed by a coalition of organizations and sent to Janet Woodcock, M.D., FDA Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
Dear Dr. Woodcock,
The undersigned organizations, representing the food industry, consumers, and state and local food safety regulators, write to express our support for
Continue Reading Organizations tell FDA they want it to continue with inspection mandate
Changes in federal food safety policy and personnel are occurring with the new Biden Administration — officials are talking about some, but not others.
They left it to Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund to announce that the Biden government has officially withdrawn a pending rule by
Continue Reading Federal food safety policy and personnel changes underway at FSIS, FDA, and CDC
