Regulatory Watch IFSAC issues new strategic plan Plan emphasizes communication, analysis June 19, 2017 The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration has issued a new strategic plan for 2017-2021.Read More
Opinion Opinion: Supreme Court ruling highlights patent issues TC Heartland LLC vs. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC takes on issues of where patent cases can be filed. Casey Laughman May 29, 2017 For years, companies have been getting away with getting paid for doing nothing more than filing a lawsuit in the right court.Read More
Regulatory Watch FSIS gives guidance for Salmonella in poultry Guidance gives importers choice of whether to withdraw product May 23, 2017 Salmonella and Campylobacter are not considered adulterants in raw poultry.Read More
Regulatory Watch FSIS updates safe ingredients for meat, poultry and egg production May 15, 2017 Guidance includes new and revised substances for antimicrobial intervention.Read More
Regulatory Watch FSIS updates rules for imported beef USDA issues updated rules for Salmonella analysis of imported beef April 19, 2017 Beef that tests positive for STEC will still be refused for entry.Read More
Regulatory Watch FDA issues revised guidance for genetically altered animals The guidance deals with animals whose genomes have been intentionally altered. April 19, 2017 The guidance applies to both the originally altered animal and its lineage.Read More
Regulatory Watch FSIS issues guidance for new poultry inspection system USDA's FSIS issues guidance for post-mortem inspection, verification of ready-to-cook requirements. March 20, 2017 Directive includes information on inspection procedures.Read More
Regulatory Watch USDA announces revision of Nutrition Facts label for meat and poultry The amendment will bring nutrition labels in line with the recent changes finalized by the FDA. February 28, 2017 The FDA-approved changes to nutrition labels are based on the most recent dietary recommendations.Read More
Regulatory Watch Draft guidance on nutrition and supplement facts labels released The guidance is being released for comment purposes. Wayne Labs February 16, 2017 The guidance provides information on topics related to compliance with the final rule.Read More
Best If Used By USDA revises date labeling guidance to reduce food waste Government updates 'best if used' by guidelines. January 29, 2017 The USDA is encouraging food manufacturers and retailers to use a “Best if used by” date label.Read More