FDA issues guidance to help food companies comply with final rule for omega-3 fatty acid claims.
- In April 2014, FDA published a final rule prohibiting certain nutrient content claims for
GUIDANCE
Vermont GM Guide (Part Deux)
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Vermont issues GM labeling FAQs.
- As food manufacturers are well aware, Vermont’s GM labeling requirements remain on track to take effect on July 1, 2016. Although the requirements are being
NOP Clarifies Post-Harvest Handling Rules
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- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the National Organic Program (NOP), which includes
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Poultry Practice Points
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- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulates the production of
Allergen Alert
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FSIS issues updated food allergen guidelines.
- The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) requires that the label of an FDA-regulated food that contains an ingredient that
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
Food Fortification FAQs
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FDA issues Q&A guidance on food fortification policy.
- Since 1980, FDA has had a formal fortification policy for foods, codified in 21 CFR 104.20. The policy provides a series of
IND Inroads
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- As a general matter, human clinical research studies to evaluate the therapeutic benefits of
Vermont’s Guide to GM Labeling
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Vermont issues guidance on GM labeling regulations.
- Pending the outcome of the ongoing legal challenge to Vermont’s GM labeling law, the law and its implementing regulations are set to take
Menu Options
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FDA issues draft menu labeling guidance.
- On December 1, 2014, FDA published a final rule to implement the menu labeling provisions added to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act