
Food Law Themes for 2021
- January 12, 2021
- Brigit Rollins
So much happened in 2020 in the food law world. This article highlights some of the major themes from the past...

FDA’s Proposed Food Traceability Rule – The Basics
- December 15, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
Proposed Traceability Rule As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was tasked...

Truth in Labeling Laws(uits) – Update
- December 10, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
The past calendar year has seen several developments in state laws governing the words or phrases that can be used to...

Sesame Allergen Labeling – The Big-9?
- December 1, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
This past month sesame allergen labeling has been a hot topic. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance...

Fish Fumbles: GE Salmon Face More Hurdles
- November 17, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
“Frankenfish”, “GMO Salmon” or “GE Atlantic Salmon” has been making headlines these past few months as AquaBounty prepares for the first...

The Fight for Organic: Hydroponic Certification Under Fire
- November 3, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
Hydroponics, including Aeroponics and Aquaponics, have been a hotly debated topic in the organic’s world since at least 1995. The main...

Lettuce Keep it Clean: Efforts to Reduce Leafy Green Contamination
- October 20, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
Produce safety, especially the safety of leafy green vegetables, has been at the forefront of U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)...

All American: ‘Made in the USA’ Labeling Proposed Rule Faces Scrutiny
- October 6, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
The comment period for the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Made in the USA” (MUSA) labeling proposed rule closed on September 14,...

Putting All the Eggs in One Basket: FSIS Updates Egg Products Inspection Regulations
- September 22, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
On September 9, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced their intent to...
Welcome Sarah Catherine Copper!
- September 18, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
Last month the National Agricultural Law Center welcomed Sarah Catherine Copper on board as a full time Staff Attorney. Sarah Catherine...