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FDA proposed a rule this week that would require animal drug sponsors of all antimicrobials sold or distributed for use in food-producing animals to obtain estimates of sales by major food-producing species (cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys).

Dairy processors say they have gained the sup­port of consumer groups and tax watchdogs in a campaign against the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

The World Trade Organization has rejected the United States’ appeal of last year’s decision regarding the US country-of-origin labeling law, or COOL law, ruling Monday that the law discriminates against Canadian and Mexican livestock.

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) submitted comments to USDA and HHS questioning the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DGAC) recommendations and what the institute called an “inconsistent review of nutrition evidence.”

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) proposed changes it says are aimed to improve both humane handling and food safety inspections at facilities that produce veal meat.

Mars, Incorporated announced its support of two recommendations designed to help consumers limit their intake of added sugar and live healthier lives.

Consumer protection organizations, taxpayer watchdog groups and small business trade associations have joined to question whether there is a continued need for the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system, according to the International Dairy Foods Association IDFA.

FDA announced it will hold a public meeting discussing FSMA with a focus on “Implementation Strategy for Prevention-Oriented Food Safety Standards.”