- On April 8, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released data from a 2022-2023 sampling assignment to test imported honey for economically motivated adulteration (EMA). The sampling was
Increase in Foodborne Illnesses Expected due to Climate Change
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- In a recent study published in the Robert Koch Institute’s Journal of Health Monitoring, scientists stated that climate change is expected to lead to an increase in foodborne infections
Lab Study Shows Oral Antacid Drug Performs Differently When Mixed with Various Food Vehicles
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- Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) researchers recently conducted a study titled, The effect of food vehicles in vitro performance of pantoprazole sodium delayed release sprinkle formulation
NTP Releases Draft Report on Bisphenol A for Public Comment
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- Bisphenol A (BPA) has been the subject of global controversy in recent years, with some jurisdictions restricting its use in children’s products and baby bottles due to concerns about potential
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GMO Labeling Law Update: CFS Drops USDA Lawsuit Regarding Consumer Study
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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, entitled the
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GMO Labeling Update: Some Senators Calling for On-Package Text to disclose the presence of GM Ingredients
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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, entitled the
New USDA Study Explores Influence of Foodstore Access on Grocery Shopping and Food Spending
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- USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) recently released results of a study examining the influence of foodstore access on grocery shopping and food spending. According to the study’s authors, researchers have
Study: Consumers Confuse “Organic” and “Non-GMO” Labels
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- A study by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences surveyed 1,132 respondents to examine their willingness to pay for food labeled as “USDA Organic” versus “Non-GMO
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New Research Finds Food “Process” Labels Can Stigmatize Conventionally Produced Foods
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- A paper recently published in the journal Applied Economics Perspectives and Policy explores how labels identifying the process in which food is produced positively and negatively influences consumer behavior. More
GMO Labeling Law Update: USDA Releases Study Exploring Potential Challenges of Using Electronic and Digital Disclosures on Food Labels
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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, entitled the