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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.

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Amending the definition of the term "biological product"

Sharon Spielman

February 12, 2019

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The FDA has proposed to amend its regulation that defines "biological product" to incorporate changes made by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCI Act), and to provide its interpretation of the statutory terms "protein" and "chemically synthesized polypeptide."

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FDA withdraws proposed rule on labeling for approved drugs, biological products

Sharon Spielman

February 12, 2019

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The FDA has announced the withdrawal of the proposed rule on "Supplemental Applications Proposing Labeling Changes for Approved Drugs and Biological Products," published in the Federal Register of Nov. 13, 2013.

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FDA announces meetings for draft guidance for produce

Sharon Spielman

January 18, 2019

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The FDA will hold four public meetings to discuss “Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption: Draft Guidance for Industry.”

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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).

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USDA final rule amends the handling of California raisins

Sharon Spielman

December 17, 2018

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The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has amended the Marketing Order that regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California.

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FDA announces draft guidance on food labeling

Sharon Spielman

December 17, 2018

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The FDA has announced the availability of draft guidance entitled “Food Labeling: Serving Sizes of Foods That Can Reasonably Be Consumed At One Eating Occasion, Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed, Serving-Size Related Issues, Dual Column Labeling and Miscellaneous Topics.”

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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.

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FDA amends additive regulations to eliminate styrene

Casey Laughman

November 21, 2018

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The FDA is eliminating the use of styrene as a flavoring substance and adjuvant for use in food.

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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.

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Research potassium levels and other labeling tips from IPPE

Amending the definition of the term "biological product"

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FDA announces meetings for draft guidance for produce

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USDA final rule amends the handling of California raisins

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