Food Policy

USDA Withdraws Proposed Updates to Prevent Salmonella in Raw Poultry After Working on the Project for Years! Why?

A recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to nix a regulatory update to prevent Salmonella in…

2 weeks ago

Make Food Colorful Again! FDA Announces Approved Food Colors to Replaced Banned Synthetic Dyes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they have given the green light for three approved food…

3 weeks ago

The Evolution of Food Safety Regulations

Food safety regulations help keep our food supply safe. Ensuring that food manufacturers adhere to safety standards to ensure our…

3 weeks ago

What Are Synthetic Dyes and Why Does HHS Want Them Banned from Food?

Will synthetic dyes be removed from food? If so. How soon could we see these changes? In a move toward…

4 weeks ago

Hundreds of Toxic Chemicals in Tap Water Across the U.S. According to Updated Database

The newest update to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) tap water database identifies hundreds of toxic chemicals in tap water…

1 month ago

WHO Publishes Documents on Drinking Water Germs

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a series of background documents for drinking water germs. Germs like Campylobacter, E.…

1 month ago

Consumer Reports Study Finds Arsenic in Baby Formula Among Other Heavy Metal Contaminants

Recent study finds arsenic in baby formula and other heavy metal contamination. A serious concern for our most vulnerable population.…

3 months ago

The FDA Wants to Standardize Labeling for Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods and Needs Industry Input

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working on a draft guidance document for labeling plant-based alternatives to animal-derived…

4 months ago

FDA Imposes Strict Requirements for Healthy Claim Used by Food Manufacturers

Food manufacturers have new healthy claim requirements to continue use of the phrase in their products. In an effort to…

4 months ago

GAO Publishes Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. Study Results

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a study on the Status of Foodborne Illness in the United States to…

4 months ago