Federal government bans microbeads.
- Microbeads are tiny beads of plastic added to cosmetics and personal care products to serve an abrasive or exfoliating function. For years, environmental groups have expressed
CONGRESS
Omnibus Edition
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Omnibus bill does not include federal GM labeling fix.
- For months, the food industry has been hopeful that Congress would act to develop a legislative solution to establish federal regulatory
Federal Food Waste Foray
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Federal legislation proposed to curb food waste.
- As previously covered on this blog, food waste is a major issue in the United States. Government estimates indicate that Americans waste
Congress Critiques Calorie Counts
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House panel approves bill to loosen FDA’s menu labeling requirements for food retail establishments.
- As previously covered on this blog, starting on December 1, 2016, FDA will require restaurants
GMA on GMO
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GMA continues its fight in the GM labeling arena.
- The effective date for Vermont’s GM labeling law is July 1, 2016. Absent a federal legislative solution or a victory in
Understanding Untitled Letters
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FDA responds to Congressional inquiry regarding the Agency’s policies on Untitled Letters.
- As previously covered on this blog, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce requested information from
COOL by Choice
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Senate introduces voluntary COOL bill.
- As previously covered on this blog, Congress has been working to resolve the controversy surrounding country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for meat products. In
House Passes GM Bill
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U.S. House of Representatives passes Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015.
- As covered recently on this blog, the House of Representatives was set to vote on a
FSMA Funding Fail
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- Congress has been considering the agriculture appropriations bill for fiscal year 2016. Among the issues under
Federal GM Bill Advances
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House Committee on Agriculture approves Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015.
- As previously covered on this blog, Reps. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) and G. Butterfield (D-NC) co-sponsored the