- On December 20, the FDA issued the final guidance document, “Best Practices for Convening a GRAS Panel.” A “GRAS panel” means a panel of qualified experts who independently
Economically Motivated Adulteration in Honey
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FDA Published Food Safety Culture Literature Review
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- On December 12, the FDA published a systematic review of the scientific literature on food safety culture (FSC) as part of the Agency’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint.
FSIS and FDA Continue to Investigate Food-Borne Illnesses
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- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continue to investigate and report recent food-related illnesses that have
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External Evaluation of FDA’s Human Foods Program Published
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- As mentioned in July, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf commissioned an external evaluation of the FDA’s Human Foods Program (HFP), including the Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR), the
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Kroger “Naturally Flavored” Sparkling Water Federal Class Action Lawsuit Filed
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Kroger Hit With False Ad Suit Over ‘Naturally Flavored’ Water (Law360 Subscription Required)
- On November 28, a putative class action suit filed in Ohio federal court alleges that The Kroger
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FDA Issues Food Allergen Labeling Draft Guidance
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- On November 29, the FDA issued an updated draft guidance document about food allergen labeling requirements: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including Food Allergen Labeling Requirements of the Federal
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GAO Report Recommends Strengthening FDA Oversight of FCSs
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- The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report critiquing the premarket authorization programs handled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The report, Food Safety: FDA Oversight
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FDA Completes First Pre-Market Consultation for Human Food made using Animal Cell Culture Technology
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- On November 16, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the completion of its first pre-market consultation for a human food made from cultured animal cells.
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FDA Advances the New Era of Smarter Food Safety, Finalizing Foundational Rule to Improve Traceability of Contaminated Foods
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- On November 15, FDA announced a finalized rule to more effectively trace contaminated food through the food supply sourced both domestically and internationally. Foodborne illness affects millions of Americans each