Imports and exports - Articles - Page 8

FSIS increases species testing on imported products

New testing will focus on several European countries.

April 11, 2013

New testing will focus on several European countries.

AFFI urges approval of petitions regarding broccoli shortage

April 9, 2013

Frozen food manufacturers are encountering a shortage of broccoli and are looking to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to increase the supply.

TECH FLASH

Exports to China must comply with new restrictions

The rules are aimed at improving food safety of imported foods.

Shane O'Halloran

April 8, 2013

Firms will require extra approval to export to China.

IDFA economist urges stronger global vision for US dairy

US producers should look towards the export market for new opportunities.

Shane O'Halloran

April 5, 2013

US producers should look towards the export market for new opportunities.

USDA opens export markets for hatching eggs, day-old chicks, dairy cattle and pears

New markets include Russia and Iraq.

Shane O'Halloran

April 4, 2013

New markets include Russia and Iraq.

EU bans US horse meat

USDA will not submit a drug residue program.

Shane O'Halloran

March 21, 2013

USDA will not submit a drug residue program.

Longshoremen’s Assocation, East Coast shippers reach deal

The deal averted a potential major strike.

Shane O'Halloran

March 19, 2013

The deal averted a potential major strike.

FMI says USDA COOL rule increases burdens on retailers and consumers

The group supports country of origin labeling reform but says new rules are too onerous.

Shane O'Halloran

March 14, 2013

The group supports country of origin labeling reform but says new rules are too onerous.

TECH FLASH

FDA releases International Food Safety Capacity-Building plan

The plan is designed to expand the food safety capacity of foreign governments and agencies.

Shane O'Halloran

March 12, 2013

Multilateral agreements, secure data sharing and mutual recognition of food inspection reports are recommended.

Regulatory Watch

FSIS indifferent to advisory committees?

A member of Congress is questioning USDA processes for ensuring that imported meat products are as safe as domestically produced items.

March 6, 2013

In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) complained that USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) “fundamentally” changed the process with no notice.