- On May 27, 2016, FDA published its final rule to implement the intentional adulteration (or “food defense”) provisions of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Click here for a
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FDA Clarifies Sanitary Transportation Rule Waiver for Retail Food Establishments
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- As previously covered on this blog, on April 6, 2016, FDA published a final rule to implement sanitary food transportation requirements under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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FDA Approves New Source of Omega-6 Fatty Acids for Dog Food
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- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) announced the approval of a variety of bioengineered safflower as a source of omega-6 fatty acids in dry adult
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New Final Rule Strengthens USDA Enforcement of COOL Requirements
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- Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements at 7 CFR Part 60 and 7 CFR Part 65 require retailers to notify their customers of the country of origin of covered commodities,
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FDA: No Plans to Reopen Nutrition Facts Label Rule
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- In May 2016, FDA issued final rules to implement changes to the nutrition labeling and serving size regulations. Mandatory compliance with the new nutrition labeling requirements for food products was
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CFS and Others Sue FDA Over GRAS Rule
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- FDA has premarket review authority over food additives; however, substances that are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) are not legally considered “food additives” as that term is defined under the
FDA Considering Requests to Maintain or Extend Scheduled Implementation of Nutrition Facts Label Changes
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- As previously covered on this blog, in May 2016, FDA issued final rules to implement changes to the nutrition and dietary supplement labeling and serving size regulations. Mandatory compliance
Potential New Head of FDA Open to Delaying Nutrition Facts Label Changes
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FDA Announces Three Waivers to Sanitary Transportation Rule
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- By way of background, on April 5, 2016, FDA released a final rule to implement sanitary food transportation requirements under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Click here for
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Dairy Industry Seeks to Delay Implementation of FDA’s Nutrition Facts Rule
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- As previously covered on this blog, in May 2016, FDA issued final rules to implement changes to the nutrition and dietary supplement labeling and serving size regulations. Mandatory compliance
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