- As previously reported on this blog, legislation requiring labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods and food ingredients was signed into law on July 29, 2016. This law, entitled the
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FDA Releases Compliance Guide for Small Businesses under FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule
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- 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
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 Will Exercise Enforcement Discretion for the Use and Labeling of “Ultrafiltered Milk” in Certain Cheeses and Cheese Products
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- Mechanical filtration technologies available for milk processing include ultrafiltration. Ultrafiltered milk (UF Milk) is milk that is mechanically filtered via semipermeable membranes to partially remove water, lactose, minerals, and water-soluble
GM Labeling Rule Update – USDA Extends Deadline for Stakeholder Input
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- As previously reported on this blog, legislation requiring labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods and food ingredients was signed into law on July 29, 2016. This law directs the
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USDA Nutrition Facts Rule Placed on “Inactive” List
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- On January 19, 2017, USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) released a proposed rule to revise its nutrition labeling requirements for meat and poultry products to reflect current scientific
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USDA Publishes Questions to Facilitate Drafting of GMO Labeling Requirements
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- As previously reported on this blog, legislation requiring labeling of genetically modified (GM) foods and food ingredients was signed into law on July 29, 2016. This law directs the
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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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“Healthy” Update: Industry, Others Weigh In on ‘Healthy’ Claims
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- As previously reported on this blog, FDA received a Citizen Petition from KIND in December 2015 requesting that the Agency revisit the definition of “healthy” — which has not
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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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