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USDA Ramps Up Food Safety Strategy

On July 15, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, announced a “comprehensive plan to bolster U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) efforts to combat foodborne illness” and better position USDA Food Safety...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - December 2024 #2

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FSIS moving to strengthen oversight of food processing facilities with focus on...more

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USDA Issues Updated Guideline for Substantiating Animal-Raising Labeling Claims - Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued updated guidance on substantiating animal-raising and environment-related labeling claims on meat and poultry products. In the...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - September 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued updated guidance on substantiating animal-raising and environment-related labeling claims on meat and poultry products. In the...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - August 2024

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Lawmakers Introduce Bill Banning Commercial Octopus Farming - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a law that would ban commercial octopus farming in the United States...more

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USDA issues final guidelines on donated food

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On May 23, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published final guidelines to assist establishments and non-profits that donate or receive donated meat, poultry, and egg...more

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USDA publishes final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded and stuffed chicken products

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On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) but appears ready-to-eat...more

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OMB releases Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Regulatory Actions

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The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which outlines the rulemaking actions currently under development by each federal...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - May 2023 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Group Petitions USDA to Prohibit ‘Low-Carbon Beef’ Label, Require Verification for Carbon Claims - The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has petitioned the U.S. Department of...more

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USDA Releases Proposal to Declare Salmonella an Adulterant in Raw Breaded and Stuffed Chicken Products

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On April 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced its proposed determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) but appears...more

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'Made in the USA'? USDA Pitches Major Changes for Labeling Meat and Egg Products

In March 2023, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service ("FSIS") issued a proposed rule that would amend regulations defining when companies may use the voluntary label claim "Product of USA" and "Made in the USA." Here's...more

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A Seat at the Table | Hogan Lovells Monthly Food Digest - March 2023

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Welcome to A Seat at the Table, Hogan Lovells Monthly Food Digest, where we share our thoughts and insights about some of the past month’s more notable developments when it comes to food regulation....more

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FSIS Proposes Changes to “Product of the USA” Claims for Meat and Poultry Products

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a proposed rule that would change the criteria for making voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in USA” claims for meat, poultry, and...more

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FSIS issues final rule expanding generic label approval

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The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently issued a final rule expanding the circumstances under which it will generically approve the labels of meat, poultry, and egg products. As a result of the expansion,...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update - November 2022 #2

Cultured Chicken Passes FDA Pre-Market Consultation - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed a pre-market consultation for chicken meat made from cultured animal cells, finding “no further questions at...more

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USDA releases proposed regulatory framework to reduce Salmonella in poultry

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On Friday, October 14, 2022, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released a proposed regulatory framework for controlling Salmonella contamination in poultry products. The...more

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FSIS plans to make Salmonella an adulterant in certain raw poultry products; previews other policies

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FSIS has announced plans to declare Salmonella an adulterant in not-ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded and stuffed chicken products that may appear ready-to-eat (RTE).  The change is not yet effective. FSIS has also highlighted...more

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FSIS issues proposed rule designating avian leukosis as a trimmable condition

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In response to an industry petition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the poultry products inspection regulations to designate avian leukosis as a trimmable...more

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FSIS rescinds mask requirement for inspected establishments

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FSIS will no longer suspend inspection if establishment employees aren’t wearing masks.    On Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued FSIS Notice 09-22,...more

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With the U.S. PFAS “Phase-out” clock ticking, what every food company should know

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As regulatory bodies increase their scrutiny of per- and polyfluroalkyl substances (PFAS), food companies should work closely with their suppliers and prepare for the compliance transition....more

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OMB Releases Fall 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory Actions

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released the Fall 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory actions, which outlines the rulemaking actions currently under development in each federal agency. This memorandum...more

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New US Department of Agriculture Initiative to Combat Salmonella in Poultry

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a new initiative that its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) plans to put in place to limit Salmonella in poultry plants to help reduce related illnesses....more

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U.S. policy on the regulation of genetically engineered animals evolves with steps by FDA and USDA

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The United States’ regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals recently advanced with two new developments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...more

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FSIS partially grants CSPI petition on nitrate/nitrite claims

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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has partially granted a Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) petition regarding nitrate/nitrite claims on meat and poultry products produced using substances that...more

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Meatless Meat Regulatory Update

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On October 7, 2020, we blogged about the request by the Harvard Law Animal Law and Policy Clinic that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) refrain from proposing regulations...more

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