Proposed Rule Built on Industry Petition to Benefit … Consumers!
While petitions to the FDA from industry and citizens are often at odds, it was a citizen petition from industry that was the partial basis
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Large Retailers to Become Responsible for Primary Food Packaging “Pollution Prevention”
Earlier this year, the Government of Canada published a regulatory framework paper on Recycled content and labelling rules for plastics. To reduce the environmental impact
Eight New Emerging Risks Identified
A newly released report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Emerging Risk Knowledge Networks (EREN) has identified eight food safety issues as emerging risks.
COVID Testing Updates: Be Prepared for Rising Cases
Ironically enough, Fall’s falling temperatures, leaves, and potential snow brings a rise in respiratory diseases, with an expectation that this year will bring another rise
Raw Milk: Should it be Federally Controlled rather than Outlawed?
The federal government prohibits interstate commerce of raw milk because it can contain disease-causing pathogens. Yet at least 29 states permit its intrastate sale to
CFIA Focused on Labelling. Are You in Compliance?
Do you produce ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products? Do they have any additives? If so, this article is for you. … If not, keep reading for
RSV, COVID, Flu: The When and Who of Vaccination
Respiratory viruses tend to spread at heightened rates in the fall and winter, peaking from December to February. Thus, fall vaccination against the viruses is
How a Single State Regulation Can Impact the Entire Nation
California is well-known for regulations that go beyond those of other states as federally set regulations. In fact, as stated in the Orange County Register,
How Impactful Would Cannabis Rescheduling Really Be?
As you likely have seen by now, a federal recommendation has been made to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug from its current status
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Approved; Available Soon
The FDA has approved new, updated COVID-19 vaccines, which have been formulated to more closely target current variants and provide better protection against severe consequences.
