The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a Final Rule, which codifies the Commission’s longstanding “all or virtually all” policy on unqualified U.S.-origin claims, extends enforcement to online labeling, and...more
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act,” or the CARES Act. This is the third phase of federal legislation in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The estimated...more
3/30/2020
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Agricultural Marketing Act ,
APHIS ,
CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Federal Aid ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ,
Relief Measures ,
SNAP Program ,
Tax Credits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued an updated Labeling Guideline on Statements That Bioengineered or Genetically-Modified Ingredients or Animal Feed Were Not...more
1/17/2020
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Bioengineering ,
Farm Animals ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ,
Food Supply ,
Genetically Engineered Animals ,
Genetically Engineered Seed ,
GMO ,
New Guidance ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a revised compliance guideline for substantiating animal raising claims on labels for meat and poultry products. This updated...more
1/10/2020
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Animal Health ,
Claim Procedures ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Farm Animals ,
Farms ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ,
New Guidance ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Strict Compliance ,
Third-Party Service Provider ,
USDA