- On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a request for information (RFI) on manufacturing processes and ingredients used to make high-protein yogurt, Greek yogurt, or
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FDA Announces Red No. 3 Authorizations to be Revoked as Matter of Law, not Safety
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- Today FDA announced that it is revoking the color additive authorizations for Red No. 3 in food (including dietary supplements) and ingested drugs based on evidence showing that Red No.
FDA Proposes Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label Rule
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- On January 14, 2025, FDA issued a pre-publication version of a proposed rule requiring a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label on most packaged foods. The proposed FOP nutrition label would highlight
FDA Finalizes Lead Restrictions in Processed Foods for Babies and Young Children
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- On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA, or the Agency) issued a final guidance ,“Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and
FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Foods
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- Earlier this week FDA published a draft guidance titled Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event. (See publication
FDA Releases Final Guidance on Animal Food Ingredient Consultation Process
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- On January 6, 2025, FDA finalized its Guidance For Industry #294: Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC). The guidance describes FDA’s AFIC process, which is one way FDA intends to
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Plant-Based Food Labeling
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- On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released “Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods: Draft Guidance for Industry”, which provides recommendations on best practices
California Governor Issues Executive Order Targeting Ultra-Processed Foods and Food Dyes
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- On January 3, 2025, California’s Governor Newsom issued an executive order (Executive Order N-1-25) directing state agencies to recommend potential actions to “limit the harms” associated with “ultra-processed
FDA Issues Two Final Guidance Documents on Allergens
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- On January 6, 2025, FDA released two final guidance documents concerning food allergens. The guidance documents represent the Agency’s current thinking related to producing and labeling food products with both
Federal Court Vacates APHIS GMO Movement Rule
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- On December 2, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California vacated and remanded the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS or the Agency) final