Should Food Facility Inspections Shift to States?
The findings of a recent OIG report on FDA inspections is, once again, reviving talk of a shifting of food inspections from the federal agency
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Dietary Supplements: Healthful … or not?
Will taking dietary supplements improve my health? The short answer: They can, but there are risks. The explanation: Dietary supplements can be beneficial, helping you
Regulatory Oversight of Food Color Additives
TAG continues to share insightful information about public health-related topics to dig deeper into the issues that matter so you can be better educated and
USDA and FDA Set New Approaches to Consumer Safety
So far, during the current administration, we have seen a lot of food safety focus on FDA-regulated foods. This has taken the form of artificial
Canadian Food Innovation and Tariff Impacts: What You’re Saying
Innovation among Canadian food businesses is on a positive track, but it’s being held back by the approval process, which is often slow, unclear, and
Safety of Color Additives in Food
The Acheson Group continues to share insightful information about public health-related topics to dig deeper into the issues that matter so you can be better
PSR Violations Trigger Warning Letter
FDA has issued a warning letter to a farm in Hawaii that grows and packages hearts of palm. The warning letter was a result of
What’s the Fuss about Seed Oils? Is it Warranted?
Seed oils are the latest ingredient in a long list to have become a focus over their use in foods. But it wasn’t so long
FDA Approval of Food and Color Additives
Going back to the passage of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) in 1938 and subsequent amendments, the FDA has diligently and consistently
Should FDA Charge More User Fees?
There’s no question that the food side of FDA has been under-resourced and underfunded for years, as documented in a Reagan-Udall report, but there is