European Parliament votes in new novel food regulations, but confusion lingers.
- For years, Europe has been debating and considering updates to its 20-year old regulatory framework for novel foods.
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GMA on GMO
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GMA continues its fight in the GM labeling arena.
- The effective date for Vermont’s GM labeling law is July 1, 2016. Absent a federal legislative solution or a victory in
Eye on the EU: GM Update
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- In early 2015, the European Parliament adopted a
California Gets Antibiotic Resistant
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California passes legislation to curb use of antibiotics in livestock.
- As previously covered on this blog, concerns about the use of antibiotics to promote growth or feed efficiency in
Ag-Gag Red Flag
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Federal judge strikes down Idaho “Ag-Gag” law.
- As previously covered on this blog, several states have enacted “Ag-Gag” laws that generally seek to prevent individuals or organizations from investigating
San Francisco Sugar Suit
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Trade associations sue San Francisco over sugar-sweetened beverage legislation.
- In June 2015, the City and County of San Francisco passed legislation that requires health warnings to be placed on advertising
COOL by Choice
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Senate introduces voluntary COOL bill.
- As previously covered on this blog, Congress has been working to resolve the controversy surrounding country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for meat products. In
House Passes GM Bill
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U.S. House of Representatives passes Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015.
- As covered recently on this blog, the House of Representatives was set to vote on a
Federal GM Bill Advances
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House Committee on Agriculture approves Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015.
- As previously covered on this blog, Reps. Mike Pompeo (R-KS) and G. Butterfield (D-NC) co-sponsored the
PHO Protections
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- As recently covered on this blog, FDA issued a final determination stating that