FDA to revisit definition of “healthy” on food labels.
- FDA regulations prescribe qualifying criteria for foods to bear the claim that they are “healthy” (including related terms) (21 CFR 101.65(d)).
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FSMA Final Rule Watch: Whistleblower Protection
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OSHA issues final rule implementing FSMA whistleblower provisions.
- The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) added section 1012 to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) to provide
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FSMA Final Rule Follow-Up
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K&H publishes summary of FSMA final rule to implement sanitary transportation requirements for human and animal food.
- As promised, Keller and Heckman LLP has prepared a summary of FDA’s
Pork Parasite Proposal
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FSIS proposes to eliminate trichinae control requirements it deems unnecessary.
- Trichinella is a parasitic worm that can infect humans and other animals. Although relatively few cases of human infection are
FSMA Final Rule Watch: Sanitary Transportation
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FDA releases final rule to implement sanitary food transportation requirements under FSMA.
- On April 5, FDA announced the issuance of a final rule to implement sanitary food transportation requirements under
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Cattle Call: FDA Finalizes BSE Rule
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FDA issues final rule related to BSE risk reduction.
- Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) — also called “mad cow disease” — is a fatal and progressive neurologic disease that affects cattle.
Fatty Acid Follow-Up
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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
Gluten-Free Go-Round
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- As previously covered on this blog, FDA issued a proposed rule to address the
Sounds Fishy: New Seafood Traceability Program
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NOAA proposes new traceability program for certain types of seafood.
- For years, the seafood industry has grappled with the issue of “seafood fraud,” which includes the substitution of cheaper species
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Looser Livestock Export Rules
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USDA loosens livestock export rules.
- The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has regulatory authority over both the import and export of