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Abbott Being Investigated by SEC and FTC

The investigations, in addition to the Justice Department’s criminal investigation, are related to company’s infant formula business.

February 20, 2023

Feds Find 100+ Children Illegally Employed in Hazardous Jobs

U.S. Department of Labor

Packers Sanitation Services employed minors to use caustic chemicals to clean high-risk equipment at 13 meat processing facilities, pays $1.5 million in penalties.

February 17, 2023

National Chicken Council Proposes Measure to Lower Egg Prices

The group has asked the FDA to reconsider its broiler chicken industry policy regarding surplus eggs.

February 10, 2023

Photo courtesy of National Chicken Council

USDA Publishes Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule

The rule responds to industry requests for updates to the USDA organic regulations and addresses National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) recommendations.

January 23, 2023

FDA Issues Final Foreign Supplier Verification Program Guidance

The guidance provides questions and answers to facilitate importers’ understanding of Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements.

January 17, 2023

FDA Issues Food Traceability Final Rule

Next month, the agency will host a free webinar to provide an overview of the rule, explain the exemptions and recordkeeping requirements, and answer questions.

November 22, 2022

Fda Traceability

FDA Finalizes Foundational Rule to Advance Smarter Food Safety

The new rule will promote the New Era of Smarter Food Safety by improving the traceability of contaminated foods sourced in the U.S. or abroad.

November 16, 2022

U.S. Department of Labor Seeks to Protect Food Processing Workers

U.S. Department of Labor

Significantly higher injury rates among food production workers in Illinois and Ohio have prompted OSHA to step up its outreach and enforcement efforts.

November 10, 2022

USDA Proposes Regulatory Framework to Reduce Salmonella Infections

The framework is for a new strategy to control Salmonella contamination in poultry products and reduce foodborne illnesses linked to them.

October 18, 2022

FDA Proposes Updated Definition of ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages

The proposed rule is part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to help consumers improve their diets and reduce chronic disease.

September 29, 2022

FDA, Mexican Counterparts Report Progress in Food Safety

At the second annual partnership meeting, held on August 25, the three agencies reported tangible progress in each workgroup and discussed plans for the coming year to further food safety in both countries.

August 26, 2022

FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Use of Remote Regulatory Assessments

The guidance covers voluntary and statutorily authorized RRAs, but does not change the core requirements of inspections and pre- and post-market authorities.

July 26, 2022

FDA to Reconsider Safety of BPA in Food Packaging

The action is being taken in response to a petition from the Environmental Defense Fund and others, as well as a new study on the effects of BPA on children.

June 6, 2022

Senator Edward J. Markey Introduces Legislation to Improve Food Safety

The legislation calls for stricter regulation of Generally Recognized as Safe substances and the creation of a new FDA office to assess safety of chemicals in America’s food supply.

June 1, 2022

FDA Efforts to Result in Millions of Additional Bottles of Infant Formula

Recent steps the FDA has taken will increase the U.S. supply, leading to more infant formula on U.S. store shelves in the coming weeks and months.

May 31, 2022

FDA Issues Draft Action Levels for Lead in Juice

The agency is moving to limit lead in ready-to-drink apple juice and other single-strength juices and juice blends, supporting its Closer to Zero action plan that sets forth the FDA’s science-based approach to reducing exposure to toxic elements in foods.

April 29, 2022

USDA Publishes Origin of Livestock Final Rule for Organic Dairy

The rule will promote a fairer, more competitive market for all organic dairy producers by making certain certified USDA organic dairy products are produced to the same consistent standard.

April 5, 2022

FDA Issues Procedural Notice on “Healthy” Symbol

The agency will be conducting consumer research on a potential symbol, while at the same time developing a proposed rule that would update when manufacturers may use the “healthy” nutrient content claim on food packages.

March 30, 2022

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