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New FSMA Compliance Deadlines Impact Written Customer Assurances

In an August 23 action, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended a range of compliance dates and clarified compliance obligations for provisions within four foundational rules set forth by the Food Safety...more

8/26/2016 / Extensions , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Manufacturers , Food Safety , FSMA , FSVP

FDA Rule Formalizes Voluntary GRAS Notification System for Substances Added to Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its final rule “Substances Generally Recognized as Safe” (due for publication on August 17, 2016). Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, GRAS substances are...more

8/17/2016 / Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) , Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , GRAS

Prepare Now to Comply With FDA's Changes to Nutrition Labeling

On May 20, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it finalized new rules that will cause the most significant overhaul to nutrition labeling in more than 20 years. FDA is issuing two final rules: (1)...more

5/24/2016 / Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Nutrition Facts Labels

FDA Requests Comments on Use of Term "Natural" on Food Labeling

After years of litigation and controversy around use of the term "natural" on food labels, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now seeking comments on the issue. This action has important implications for companies...more

11/11/2015 / Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Natural Products , Public Comment , USDA

Long-Awaited FSMA Final Rules Published

On September 10, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made public two final Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules: Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls...more

9/15/2015 / Comment Period , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Contamination , Food Manufacturers , Food Safety , FSMA , New Regulations , Rulemaking Process , Supply Chain

House Passes Voluntary GMO Labeling Bill

The U.S. is a step closer to enacting a consistent, national approach to certifying and labeling genetically modified (GMO) foods. On July 23, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate...more

7/24/2015 / All Natural , Certifications , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , GMO , Labeling , Preemption , Tribal Lands , USDA

Restaurant Franchisors: Prepare to Comply With New FDA Menu Labeling Rules

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final rules for menu labeling on November 25, 2014. The long-awaited rules stem from provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the comprehensive health care reform...more

12/19/2014 / Affordable Care Act , Fast-Food Industry , Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Restaurant Industry

House Committee Hearing Debates "GMO" Labeling Bill

On December 10, 2014, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Examining FDA's Role in the Regulation of Genetically Modified Food Ingredients. The witnesses included Michael Landa, Director...more

12/12/2014 / Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Food Safety , GMO , Legislative Committees , Popular

Final Menu Labeling Rules Released by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two final rules for menu and vending machine labeling on November 25, 2014. The long-awaited rules stem from provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the comprehensive...more

11/26/2014 / Affordable Care Act , Fast-Food Industry , Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Proposed Legislation , Restaurant Industry , Retailers

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