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Decreased assessment rates for kiwifruit grown in California

March 18, 2019

The USDA has implemented a recommendation from the Kiwifruit Administrative Committee to decrease the assessment rate established for the 2018-2019 and subsequent fiscal periods.

Regulatory Watch

Final rule amends national list of allowed, prohibited substances

Sharon Spielman

March 18, 2019

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The USDA's National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) for organic regulations has been amended to implement recommendations submitted to the secretary of agriculture by the NOSB.

Packaging

Research potassium levels and other labeling tips from IPPE

Workshop sponsored by North American Meat Institute updated producers on nutrition claims, the “healthy” label and bioengineered logos

Rose Shilling

February 18, 2019

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Meat processors who brushed up on the latest labeling guidelines at the International Production & Processing Expo learned details about when bioengineered logos might be needed and how FDA’s nutritional panel updates might trickle over to their products.

Regulatory Watch

USDA announces NOSB meeting

Sharon Spielman

January 18, 2019

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The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced an in-person meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).

Regulatory Watch

APHIS corrects economic analysis of final rule for fruits and vegetables

Casey Laughman

November 21, 2018

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The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced a correction to the economic analysis presented in the final rule amending regulations governing the importation and interstate movement of fruits and vegetables.

Regulatory Watch

Agricultural Marketing Services proposes decrease in Texas citrus assessment rate

Casey Laughman

October 12, 2018

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The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS) has proposed a decrease in the assessment rate for oranges and grapefruit grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

Regulatory Watch

AMS clariﬁes honey packer obligations

Previous rule was deemed ambiguous

Casey Laughman

August 10, 2018

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The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has clariﬁed its ﬁnal rule governing inspection and certiﬁcation of processed fruits, vegetables, and miscellaneous products regarding Country of Origin Labeling of Packed Honey.

Manufacturing News

New bioengineering labels are on the way

Labels will show foods are compliant with disclosure standards

Wayne Labs

August 8, 2018

No Comments

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has proposed three sets of symbols to be used on labels of products compliant with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.

Regulatory Watch

USDA, FDA announce effort to streamline produce safety requirements

Alignment is intended to make it easier for farmers to assess their food safety practices

Casey Laughman

July 2, 2018

No Comments

The USDA and FDA have announced that they will be aligning the Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices Audit Program (USDA H-GAP) with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.

Regulatory Watch

APHIS proposes amendments to branding of bovines imported from Mexico

APHIS is proposing amendments to the regulations regarding the branding of bovines imported into the United States from Mexico

Casey Laughman

June 15, 2018

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Proposed action is a result of a request from the government of Mexico to prevent inconsistencies in branding that can result in bovines being rejected for importation.

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Decreased assessment rates for kiwifruit grown in California

Final rule amends national list of allowed, prohibited substances

Research potassium levels and other labeling tips from IPPE

USDA announces NOSB meeting

APHIS corrects economic analysis of final rule for fruits and vegetables

Agricultural Marketing Services proposes decrease in Texas citrus assessment rate

AMS clariﬁes honey packer obligations

New bioengineering labels are on the way

USDA, FDA announce effort to streamline produce safety requirements

APHIS proposes amendments to branding of bovines imported from Mexico

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