USDA’s new labeling requirements for mechanically tenderized beef take effect.
- As previously covered on this blog, in 2015, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued new labeling requirements
Catfish Crossover Complete
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FDA completes transfer of jurisdiction over catfish inspection to USDA.
- As previously covered on this blog, FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) have
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
GAP Analysis
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- Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are a voluntary set of recommendations originally developed by the
Lunch Lines, Lunch Fines
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USDA proposes rule to enhance enforcement of nutrition standards in schools.
- Enacted in 2010, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) set nutrition standards for schools. First Lady Michelle Obama is
California Provision Goes Slack
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Federal law preempts California slack fill challenges for USDA-regulated products.
- Under the California Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, companies can be challenged for including “nonfunctional slack fill” in product packaging.
NOP Clarifies Post-Harvest Handling Rules
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- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers the National Organic Program (NOP), which includes
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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
Oversight on Outbreak
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GAO report critical of USDA’s response to disease outbreaks
- USDA has the authority to implement response measures to animal disease outbreaks to limit economic, animal health, and food security consequences.
“Grass Fed” Gone?
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- The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the USDA provides the livestock and meat industries with