- On May 24, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a guideline: FSIS Guideline for Determining Whether a Livestock Slaughter or Processing Firm
United States Issues WTO Counter Notification Against India’s Market Price Support
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- On May 4, the United States issued the first ever World Trade Organization (WTO) counter notification for agricultural products. All WTO Members are required to report annually (notify) on the
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U.S. House Representatives Work with USDA to Address Food Waste
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- As previously covered on this blog, food waste is a major issue in the United States. Government estimates indicate that Americans waste between 30 and 40% of the overall
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FDA Confirms Extension of Compliance Dates for Nutrition Labeling and Serving Size Rules; USDA Proposes National Bioengineered (BE) Food Disclosure Rules
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FDA Confirms Extension of Compliance Dates for Nutrition Labeling and Serving Size Rules
- In the Federal Register for May 4, 2018, FDA issued a final rule that confirms the extension
Food Policy Summary
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- In the last week there have been a number of interesting developments in food policy. Each is in early development, but worthy of a brief note.
- President Trump, in a
More on Tariff Dispute with China: USDA Secretary Says Farmers Will be Protected
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- The U.S. will protect its farmers during rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association yesterday (see Reuters).
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Organic Products Can Still Use Carrageenan
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- The United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) administers the National Organic Program (NOP) under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (NOP), as
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FDA Guidance States Live Animals Processed Under USDA Regulations Do Not Need to Comply with FSVP Regulations
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- On March 21, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published guidance that live animals processed under Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations do not need to comply with Foreign
Additional SNAP Requirements Endanger the Future of the Farm Bill
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- House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conway has delayed the release of a draft law renewing farm and nutrition programs due to opposition to cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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USDA Withdraws Organic Livestock and Poultry Practice (OLPP) Final Rule
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- As previously reported on this blog, USDA published the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule on January 19, 2017. The rule established minimum indoor and outdoor space
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