Packaged foods products get their biggest makeover since the labels were first released 20 years ago.

FDA currently permits the use of the term “healthy” on food and beverage packaging if the products meet certain nutrition standards.

In a new report, nearly half of these professionals agree the regulation will ultimately increase visibility and safety throughout the supply chain.

FDA has issued its final rule that now requires drug companies to report sales data for all antibiotics purchased for use in food-producing animals.

FDA has published a draft guidance to assist qualified facilities in complying with the Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule or the Preventive Controls for Animal Food Rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) submitted comments to FDA regarding the agency’s request for information and comments on use of the term “natural” in food labeling.

FDA announced it will host three one-day public meetings in June titled.

FDA signed an arrangement with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Department of Health Canada (Health Canada).

Federal prosecutors filed the complaint in United States District Court for the Northern District of California at the request of FDA.

FDA says it intends to enforce the menu labeling final rule one year from the date that the Notice of Availability (NOA) is published in the Federal Register. This notice for the guidance is expected to be published in early May 2016.