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Food Industry Regulatory Update July 19, 2024
In This Week’s Edition: FDA Bans Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil FDA is amending their regulations to revoke the authorization for the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food. This action is being taken because there is no longer a reasonable certainty of no harm from the continued use of BVO in food. Specifically, the final rule revokes the…
Read MoreFood Industry Regulatory Update June 28, 2024
In This Week’s Edition: FSMA Section 204 Updated Resources FDA has published additional resources to its website to help industry comply with the Food Traceability Rule. These include: APHIS Publishes Data on Enforcement Statistics for FY2023 The enforcement statistics may be found here. FSMA Produce Safety Rule Water Requirements; Webinar Recording The FDA hosted a webinar on the…
Read MoreFood Industry Regulatory Update June 21, 2024
In This Week’s Edition: Cottage Cheese Traceability Rule FDA is proposing to grant an exemption for certain cottage cheese products from the requirements of the FSMA Section 204 Traceability Rule rule to provide regulatory relief. FDA Increases Screening of Imports Following Investigation of Elevated Lead and Chromium Levels in Apple Cinnamon Puree Products FDA is continuing to take steps…
Read MoreFood Industry Regulatory Update June 14, 2024
FDA, USDA and EPA Food Waste National Strategy Published FDA, USDA, EPA announced the “National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.” The strategy is intended to tackle climate change, feed people, address environmental justice, and promote a circular economy. FY 2023 CBP Trade Fact Sheet Released The 2023 Trade Fact Sheets are quick-reference…
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