Regulatory Watch - Articles - Page 27

Cattlemen battle drought

November 7, 2012

The summer’s drought made it harder for cattlemen to meet tough clean air standards.

Employers need time to evaluate ACA

October 4, 2012

The Obama Administration has issued guidance to employers on how to determine which of their employees are considered full time and eligible for employer-sponsored health coverage, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Adjustment to renewable fuel standard requirements for ethanol requested

October 4, 2012

Twenty-eight food industry groups are urging their member businesses to write letters to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson urging the agency to grant a waiver for the renewable fuel standard (RFS) requirements for ethanol.

Microbial risk guideline

September 10, 2012

The Food Safety and Inspection Service and EPA have published a guideline for regulatory agencies.

Farm Bill still not approved

September 10, 2012

The Farm Bill remains bogged down in the House of Representatives, despite the House Agriculture Committee’s approval in July.

GMA questions cereal study

August 6, 2012

The food industry is taking exception to a “Cereal Facts” study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University.

IDFA concerned about Farm Bill

August 6, 2012

Pressure is growing on the Republican-led House of Representatives to pass its version of the 2012 Farm Bill after the Senate approved its version in late June.

No-cost sugar policy garners praise

July 5, 2012

The Senate Agriculture Committee has won the praise of the sugar industry for its proposal to continue a no-cost sugar policy in the Farm Bill.

FSMA guidance lag time cause for concern

July 5, 2012

Eighteen food industry groups sent a formal request to FDA to issue guidance as soon as possible concerning the timeline for enforcement of the new provisions under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).