Sen. Roberts expresses confidence that Congress will pass GM labeling bill in June.
- As previously covered on this blog, Congress has repeatedly failed to agree on legislation to establish
CONGRESS
Food Waste: Date Update
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Congress introduces bills to create a national standard for date marking of food.
- As previously covered on this blog, food waste is a major issue in the United States.
GM Labeling: Compromise Crushed
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Senate rejects Roberts’ amended GM labeling bill.
- Eyes were on the Senate yesterday as the food industry and consumers anticipated a Senate vote on an amended bill to establish a
GM Labeling: Congressional Compromise?
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Senate expected to vote as early as today on amended GM labeling law.
- As our readership knows, all eyes are on Congress this week as it prepares to act on
GM Updates: Chipotle & Congress
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Chipotle non-GM claims challenged again in court.
- As previously covered on this blog, a plaintiffs’ class action lawsuit was filed against Chipotle in connection with its nationwide advertising
GM Labeling: Competing Federal Proposals
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New mandatory GM labeling bill introduced in Senate.
- We have seen significant activity on the Hill this week related to the labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods. On March 1,
GM Labeling Bill Clears Committee
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GM labeling bill clears Senate Agriculture Committee.
- As the July 1 deadline for compliance with Vermont’s labeling requirements for genetically modified (GM) foods draws nearer, many continue to hope for
Menu Labeling in the House
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House passes bill to increase flexibility in FDA’s menu labeling requirements.
- As previously covered on this blog, FDA has issued a final rule to implement the menu labeling
Nicotine News
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CPSC likely to gain new authority over packaging of some nicotine-containing e-liquid products.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) currently implements the Poison Packaging Prevention Act of 1970 (PPPA), which
Oversight on Outbreak
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GAO report critical of USDA’s response to disease outbreaks
- USDA has the authority to implement response measures to animal disease outbreaks to limit economic, animal health, and food security consequences.