FDA may take recent consumer group comments into account before finalizing GRAS proposal next year.
- In recent years, the “Generally Recognized as Safe” or “GRAS” exemption has come under attack
FSMA Update: Farm-Direct Sale Exemption
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FDA proposes to exempt farms that sell directly to consumers from registration requirement.
- Many requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) are linked to FDA’s facility registration requirement.
Cold Turkey
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FDA announces pending withdrawal of arsenic-based drug approved for use in food animals.
- FDA regulates the use of animal drugs used in companion animals and food-producing animals.
- FDA has announced
MOUr FDA-AAFCO Collaboration
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FDA and AAFCO extend MOU regarding animal food ingredient definitions.
- Since 2007, FDA and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) have worked together under a memorandum of understanding
Animal Feed Activity
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FDA to create definitions and standards for animal food ingredients.
- For years, animal feed and pet food ingredients have been marketed in the U.S. with the blessing of FDA and/or
FSMA Implementation Update: Public Meeting
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FDA holding a public meeting on FSMA implementation strategy.
- As the food industry is well aware, implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a work in progress.
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Spotless Specimens
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FDA concludes biotechnology review for GM apples and potatoes.
- FDA encourages the developers of genetically modified (GM) food crops to submit safety information to the Agency as part of a
Share and Share Alike
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FDA and EPA to share data on pesticides and toxic substances.
- FDA and EPA share regulatory authority over substances that are used in food (including animal food and feed), animal
Calorie Clarification
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FDA issues small entity compliance guide on menu labeling requirements.
- On December 1, 2014, FDA published a final rule to implement the menu labeling provisions added to the Federal Food,
Dairy Data
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FDA survey finds few drug residues in U.S. dairy supply.
- FDA partners with the states to ensure the safety of the U.S. milk supply, which includes monitoring milk products for