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Federal bill would standardize food date labeling, reduce waste

May 18, 2016

A new bill introduced in the US Senate and House Wednesday aims to improve the current expiration date system by developing a food date labeling standard.

Court rejects effort to block soda warning label on advertisements

Jeremy Gerrard

May 18, 2016

A federal judge for the Northern District of California has rejected an attempt to block the new San Francisco law.

TECH FLASH

FDA to examine ‘healthy’ definition

Current standards allow sugary cereal and pudding producers to use the term, while those processing avocados, salmon and nuts cannot.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

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

TECH FLASH

Study: Food companies ready for FSMA

A majority of food and beverage professionals are confident their organizations are prepared to meet the increasingly strict requirements.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

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

FDA to collect sales data on antibiotics used for food animals

Jeremy Gerrard

May 16, 2016

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.

GMA urges FDA to define “natural” for food labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

May 12, 2016

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 to hold three public meetings on FSMA strategic implementation

May 11, 2016

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

FDA recognizes Canada as having a comparable food safety system to US

May 6, 2016

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

Department of Justice orders California noodle company to stop selling products

Jeremy Gerrard

May 4, 2016

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

FDA issues final guidance on menu labeling

Jeremy Gerrard

May 2, 2016

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.