- Over the past several years, FDA has been in the process of implementing menu labeling provisions added to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by the Affordable Care Act.
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House Committee Advances Changes to Menu Labeling Law
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- Over the past several years, FDA has been in the process of implementing menu labeling provisions added to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by the Affordable Care Act.
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Four Senators Ask Trump to Implement GAO Food Safety Recommendations
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- Four democratic senators wrote President Donald J. Trump on February 13, the same day that the General Accounting Office (GAO) released a report on federal oversight of food safety, asking
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Menu Labeling Legislation Would Ease Some of FDA’s Upcoming Requirements
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- Three months before new FDA regulations take effect that require restaurants and similar retail food establishments (in chains of 20 or more locations doing business under the same name and
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Proposed ‘Dairy Pride Act’ Creates Controversy
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- The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act (DAIRY PRIDE Act), introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI),
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GM Labeling: Finish Line in Sight
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Federal GM labeling compromise awaits presidential signature.
In an update on a topic frequently covered in recent weeks on this blog, the Senate compromise bill to establish a federal standard…
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GM Labeling: Hold Hurdled
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GMO labeling bill moves forward in the Senate.
- As previously covered on this blog, on June 23, the Senate Agriculture Committee announced a bipartisan deal that would create a
GM Labeling: Sanders’ Stance
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Sen. Bernie Sanders stands in opposition to GM labeling deal.
- As reported earlier this week, the Senate Agriculture Committee announced a bipartisan deal that would create a national labeling
GM Labeling: The Deal
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Senate reaches bipartisan deal on federal GM labeling standard.
- As the food industry is well aware, many eyes have been on Congress to determine whether federal legislation addressing the labeling
Fish Flakes
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Congress considers ending USDA catfish inspection program.
- As previously covered on this blog, in the 2008 Farm Bill, Congress required FDA to divest its authority over the inspection of