- On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Agriculture released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, concluding a process that began roughly three years
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USDA US-Origin Labeling Rule Now in Effect
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- As of January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule, addressing voluntary US-origin label claims for meat, poultry, and egg products, is now in effect.
- The March
Kratom Civil Forfeiture Action Voluntary Dismissed
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- A civil forfeiture action filed by the government (Plaintiff) in 2023 to seize kratom products held by Botanic Tonics, LLC came to an end on January 5th when the
Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of West Virginia Color Additive Ban
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- A West Virginia federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to temporarily block enforcement of the state’s ban on seven synthetic color additives, along with BHA and propylparaben. The judge
FDA Releases FY 2023 Pesticide Residue Monitoring Report
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- On December 22, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of pesticide residue
FDA Reschedules Expert Panel on Food Allergies
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- Today FDA announced that it has rescheduled an expert panel on food allergies for February 25, 2026. The panel had been previously canceled due to the government shutdown.
- This announcement
Nabisco Reaches Settlement in ‘100% Whole Grain’ Litigation
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- A federal judge has approved (Law360 subscription required) a $10 million settlement over claims that Nabisco falsely advertised Wheat Thins crackers as containing “100% Whole Grains.”
- The class action against
FDA Reopens Registration for Food Allergen Thresholds Public Meeting
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- On December 10, 2025, FDA reopened registration for the virtual public meetings on food allergen thresholds. The new dates for the virtual meetings are February 18-20, 2026.
- The meetings were
Impact of EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/40) on the Food Industry
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- Food companies are likely to be significantly impacted by the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The regulation is scheduled to apply from August 12, 2026 (although more
FDA to Remove Requirement of Multiple-Panel DSHEA Disclaimers
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- On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter to the dietary supplement industry which clarifies the placement of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education