By Phillip Powell
National Agricultural Law Center
Fast Facts
- Presentation covers state labeling laws, FDA regulatory changes and related litigation
- Free, Nov. 18 webinar examines state and federal developments
- Registration available online at NALC event website
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — From new state food labeling laws to shifting federal ingredient approval processes, 2026 has brought significant changes to the legal landscape governing what goes into the nation’s food supply.
Emily Stone, staff attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center, will present a free webinar on Nov. 18 that addresses the shifting legal landscape governing what goes into the nation’s food supply. (UADA photo)
A free webinar hosted by the National Agricultural Law Center will examine these developments and what they could mean for food ingredient regulations in coming years.
“What’s in a Food? A 2026 Snapshot of Food Ingredient Changes at the State and Federal Levels” will take place from 11 a.m. to noon CST on Nov. 18.
Emily Stone, staff attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center, will lead the presentation. Stone’s work at the National Agricultural Law Center focuses on food law and policy, including food labeling, food safety, nutrition programs and alternative proteins.
“Food ingredient regulation is evolving at both the state and federal levels, creating a complex legal landscape for food producers, manufacturers and consumers to navigate,” Stone said. “This webinar will take stock of the major developments from 2026 and examine what they may signal for the year ahead.”
The webinar will explore recently enacted state laws restricting certain food ingredients or requiring additional labeling, as well as litigation challenging these measures, to provide an overview of the evolving legal landscape and consider what recent developments could mean for food ingredient regulation in 2027.
Stone will also discuss federal developments, including changes to the Food and Drug Administration’s Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) pathway, the revocation of approval for certain color additives, and a proposed post-market chemical review process.
“As states and federal regulators take new approaches to food ingredient regulation, it’s important for agricultural and food industry stakeholders to understand the legal developments shaping this area,” said Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center. “This webinar will help bring these changes into focus and provide a clearer picture of what may be ahead.”
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