FDA bans three chemicals used in the production of paper and paperboard.
- FDA regulates the use of so-called “indirect” food additives. In general, these are substances that may come
Happy New(s) Year
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We welcome our readership back with a wrap-up of recent news items of interest:
- Vermont authorizes independent organizations to provide “non-GM” verification
- In anticipation of the upcoming July 1, 2016
Tomato Toss
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Federal judge tosses final claim in tomato farm’s lawsuit against FDA. (subscription to Law360 required)
- In June 2008, FDA mistakenly linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to tomatoes and warned consumers
Chicken Out
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FDA approves transgenic chicken, but not for consumption.
- FDA has the authority to approve genetically modified (GM) animals as “new animal drugs.” In 2009, FDA approved a GM goat —
FSMA Final Rule Follow-Up
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K&H publishes summaries of FSMA final rules related to produce safety standards, foreign supplier verification program, and third-party certification program.
As promised, Keller and Heckman LLP has prepared summaries…
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Ample Samples
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FDA targets cucumbers and hot peppers as part of its FY 2016 sampling program.
- Since 2014, FDA has been developing a robust surveillance sampling program intended to promote food safety.
FDA Tables GM Labels
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FDA denies Citizen Petition requesting mandatory labeling of foods derived from GM crops.
- In recent weeks, there has been significant FDA activity related to the regulation of genetically modified (GM)
Guidance on GMO
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After years of silence, FDA issues new guidance on GMO labeling.
- In 1992, FDA published a “Statement of Policy” which addressed, among other things, the labeling of foods
Snus News
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FDA issues its first marketing authorizations for new tobacco products.
- FDA has the authority to regulate various tobacco products (cigarettes, cigarette tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco, and smokeless tobacco) under the Federal
FSMA Friday
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FDA issues three long-awaited final rules to implement FSMA provisions.
FDA has issued final rules to implement three major provisions of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The rules…
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