In: Food Safety
Food Recalls: What are They and How do They Work?
- March 29, 2022
- Jana Caracciolo
Food safety in the United States is regulated by two agencies. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulates meat, poultry,...
First there was AquAdvantage Salmon, then there was GalSafe Pigs, and now there’s PRLR-SLICK Cattle
- March 15, 2022
- Jana Caracciolo
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
- Jana Caracciolo
At the beginning of 2021 the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) published a blog post highlighting some of the major food...
Top Ten Agricultural Law Issues in 2021
- December 20, 2021
- Elizabeth
In the world of agricultural law, 2021 was a year for significant developments and changes. Below, attorneys at the National Agricultural...
Focus on Food: FDA Publishes Proposed Agricultural Water Rule
- December 14, 2021
- Jana Caracciolo
On December 6, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule to amend the agricultural water regulations found...
“Custom Exempt” Slaughter: The Exception, or the Rule?
- November 19, 2021
- Elizabeth
The processing of livestock- which includes animals such as cattle, sheep, swine, and goats- is governed on a national level by...
The Adulterating Foodborne Pathogens: The Other 78% of the Food Supply
- November 16, 2021
- Jana Caracciolo
In recent weeks, foodborne pathogens have continued to be a major news topic. Particularly, on October 20, 2021 multiple news sources...
The Adulterating Foodborne Pathogens: Meat, Poultry, and Some Egg Products
- November 2, 2021
- Jana Caracciolo
Foodborne pathogens have been a major news topic in recent weeks. Notably, on October 19, 2021 the Food Safety Inspection Service...
Focus on Food: Understanding Labeling and the First Amendment
- October 5, 2021
- Jana Caracciolo
On both sides of the same coin, federal and state governments regulate food labels through restricting the use of certain statements...
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...
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...
October Monthly Round Up
- November 3, 2020
- Elizabeth
October Round-Up As October ends, researchers at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in agricultural...
Ag & Food Law Update: October 30, 2020
- October 30, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...
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)...
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...
Ag Law Weekly: September 8 – September 13, 2020
- September 14, 2020
- Elizabeth
This week’s Ag Law Weekly discusses the reopened comment period for the October 2019 interim final hemp rule, pending retroactive biofuel...
Ag & Food Law Update: August 25, 2020
- August 25, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...
The Ag & Food Law Daily Update: July 2, 2020
- July 2, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...
The Ag & Food Law Daily Update: July 1, 2020
- July 1, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...