- The National Chicken Council (NCC) is calling for an extension to the comment period for the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) proposed rule prohibiting the sale of chicken and
USDA and CDFA Declare California Free of Invasive Fruit Flies
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- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced that they have eradicated all populations of
FSIS Updates Guidance for Animal-Raising and Environmental Claims
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- On September 10, 2024, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service published a Federal Register Notice related to the updated guidelines on substantiating animal-raising or environment-related labeling claims on meat and
USDA Releases Updated Guideline Regarding Animal-Raising and Environment-Related Claims on Meat and Poultry
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- On August 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of an updated guideline that makes recommendations to strengthen the documentation that supports animal-raising or environment-related claims
USDA Publishes Proposed Rule to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry Products
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- On July 29, 2024, USDA issued a proposed rule and determination to more effectively reduce Salmonella contamination in raw poultry products. This follows a final determination to declare Salmonella an
FSIS to Begin Testing for Allergens in Ready-To-Eat Foods
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- USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will begin testing products for the presence of allergens in its new allergen verification sampling program. The sampling will occur at establishments
USDA Proposes Revising Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure
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- Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it has proposed revisions to regulations that govern the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Holds Fifth Meeting
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- The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee held its fifth meeting May 29-30, 2024. The Committee is charged with reviewing current nutrition science to develop a scientific report with independent, science-based
Indiana Judge Rules Tacos and Burritos are “Sandwiches”
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- Earlier this month, Judge Bobay of Allen County Superior Court in Indiana has ruled that tacos and burritos are technically Mexican-style “sandwiches” as part of his ruling in a zoning
USDA, FDA, EPA Release Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology
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- In a press release issued on May 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that has developed a joint regulatory plan with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)