A US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit panel recently affirmed a decision by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving soy leghemoglobin (also known as “heme”), a soy protein ...more
US President Joseph Biden signed into law the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act (FASTER Act) in April, establishing sesame as the ninth major food allergen under the Federal Food ...more
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The $2 trillion economic stimulus package laid out in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes $11 billion in appropriations for vaccines, therapeutics, and other medical needs, and $34.9...more
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Public interest groups challenge FDA’s “Generally Recognized as Safe” Rule as failing to ensure food ingredients are safe for consumers....more
No more sugar coating—the Rules impose new label requirements, and manufacturers will incur additional costs.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has announced the issuance of two new final rules: one...more
The proposal, if adopted, will require new recordkeeping by both processing establishments and retail facilities that grind raw beef products....more
Affected parties should familiarize themselves with proposed rules for safe food processing and handling and on-farm produce safety; comments to FDA are due by May 16....more