FTC Social Media Order Seeking Information on Efforts to Address Fraudulent Advertising and Scams The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to eight social media and video streaming platforms seeking information on how these companies scrutinize and restrict paid commercial advertising that is deceptive or exposes consumers to fraudulent health-care products, financial scams, counterfeit and fake goods,…
DetailsUSDA Country of Origin Requirements USDA released a proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, poultry and egg products…
DetailsIn This Week’s Edition: FDA Restructuring Human Foods Program; Update FDA announced that it has begun a national search for a new Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods and is providing an update on last month’s proposed restructuring of the agency’s Human Foods Program and Office of Regulatory Affairs to enhance coordination, prevention and response activities. These updates…
DetailsIn This Week’s Edition: FDA Plant-based Milk Guidance The guidance recommends that plant-based milks with different nutrient compositions than dairy milk bear a disclosure statement on the principal display panel that states “Contains lower amounts of [nutrient name(s)] than milk.” FNS Proposes to Allow WIC Benefits to be Used in eCommerce Transactions FNS and USDA proposes to…
DetailsIn This Week’s Edition: New FDA Food Code Reduces Barriers to Food Donations FDA recently released 2022 Food Code helps reduce barriers to food donations by clarifying for the first time that food donations from retail food establishments are acceptable as long as proper food safety practices are followed. CBP Webinar on Global Business Identifier Initiative CBP…
DetailsIn This Week’s Edition: Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines FNS has announced the annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and free milk for the period from July1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating…
DetailsIn This Week’s Edition: FDA Restructuring Human Foods Program FDA Commisioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. announced a restructuring of the FDA Human Foods Program. The proposal would create a Human Foods Program under a single leader who reports directly to the Commissioner. Under the plan, the functions of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN),…
DetailsIn This Week’s Edition: FDA Responds to Petition Related to CBD and Dietary Supplements FDA denied the requests in three citizen petitions, from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, the Council for Responsible Nutrition, and the Natural Products Association, that FDA issue a regulation that would allow cannabidiol (CBD) products to be marketed as dietary supplements. Such a…
DetailsIn This Week’s Edition: USDA Organic Regulations: USDA Proposes Rule to Require Importers of Organics to be Certified and Have Written Program The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed a rule overhauling the organic regulations. The proposed USDA organic regulations would require verification activities throughout the supply chain. The proposed rule is available here. Members of…
DetailsIn This Week’s Edition: FDA Publishes Final FSVP Guidance The final guidance is available here. The guidance provides additional information on the definition of FSVP importer among other things. FSA Final Rule on Pandemic Assistance Programs Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs The FSA final rule announces Phase 2 of the Emergency Relief Program, which provides assistance to producers who suffered…
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