Food Industry Regulatory Update – May 19, 2023

In This Week’s Edition: FDA Allergen Compliance Policy Guide The compliance guide is available here and addresses cross contact issues among other things. The draft guidance, when finalized, will replace existing guidance for FDA staff on FDA’s enforcement policy regarding major food allergen labeling. IFT Report Recommends Collaboration and Innovation to Advance Food Traceability The Institute of…

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Food Industry Regulatory Update – May 5, 2023

In This Week’s Edition: USDA Low Carbon Beef Claim Petition The Environmental Working Group has petitioned FSIS to: USDA Announces Finalists for Twelve New USDA Regional Food Business Centers USDA announced the creation of 12 new USDA Regional Food Business Centers that will provide national coverage coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building intended to help farmers, ranchers, and other…

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Food Industry Regulatory Update – April 28, 2023

In This Week’s Edition: FDA on Online Grocery Labeling FDA is requesting information on food labeling in online grocery platforms. The purpose of this request is to obtain current information on the content, format, and accuracy of food label information that is presented to consumers through online grocery shopping platforms. FDA intends to use the information submitted in response to…

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Food Industry Regulatory Update – April 21, 2023

In This Week’s Edition: FDA GMO Education; New “Feed Your Mind” Material FDA released new “Feed Your Mind” educational materials to provide science-based information on genetically modified organisms (GMOs). “Feed Your Mind” is an education initiative launched in 2020 to help increase consumer understanding of GMOs and was developed in partnership with the USDA and the EPA.…

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Food Industry Regulatory Update – April 14, 2023

In This Week’s Edition: FTC Warns Advertisers to Avoid Deceptive Marketing The Federal Trade Commission is putting hundreds of advertisers on notice-including food and supplement companies-that they should avoid deceiving consumers with advertisements that make product claims that cannot be backed up or substantiated. In notices sent to the companies, the FTC warned that it will not…

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Food Industry Regulatory Update – April 7, 2023

In This Week’s Edition: FSIS Salmonella Control in Poultry Establishments As a part of FSIS’ ongoing efforts to reduce foodborne illnesses caused by Salmonella, FSIS invited poultry slaughter and processing establishments to submit proposals for pilot projects to test different strategies for Salmonella control in poultry products. FSIS is granting a pilot project to an establishment to…

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Food Industry Regulatory Update – March 17, 2023

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,…

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