Cell-Cultured Meat Updates: state bans, labeling requirements, and regulatory clarifications
- June 6, 2024
- Emily Stone
Though 2024 is only halfway over, much has already happened this year within the meat alternatives realm. Meat alternative is a...
U.S.-Mexico Trade Dispute Over Genetically Modified Corn
- February 22, 2024
- Elizabeth
In 2023, the United States (“U.S.”) exported $13.1 billion in corn, approximately $5.4 billion of which went to Mexico. As a...
FAIR Labels Act of 2024
- February 13, 2024
- Emily Stone
In the past few years, the definition of “meat” has become a hot topic for debate. With the popularity of meat...
AMS Updating the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard’s List of Bioengineered Foods
- December 5, 2023
- Emily Stone
Bioengineered (BE) foods is a familiar term that has created consumer confusion in the United States over the past few years....
First there was AquAdvantage Salmon, then there was GalSafe Pigs, and now there’s PRLR-SLICK Cattle
- March 15, 2022
- Elizabeth
On March 7, 2022, the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), which is housed within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced...
From 2021 to 2022: Food Law Litigation and Regulation Update
- January 11, 2022
- Elizabeth
At the beginning of 2021 the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) published a blog post highlighting some of the major food...
Focus on Food: Bioengineered Foods Now Require Disclosure
- January 4, 2022
- Elizabeth
January 1, 2022, marked the mandatory compliance date for the Bioengineered (BE) Food Disclosure Standard (Standard). Many BE foods entering commerce...
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...
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 Ag & Food Law Daily Update: May 19, 2020
- May 19, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...
Biofuels Benefit: Renewable Fuels Prevail in Court
- January 31, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit vacated three small refinery exemptions to the nationwide renewable fuel standard...
THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
- September 7, 2018
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us for the...