The new administration is officially onboard and moving initiatives forward at a brisk pace. What might that mean for the food industry and the actions of its regulatory bodies? Past experience has shown us that Democratic administrations can certainly be more focused on food safety regulation and enforcement, so we thought it worth looking into the crystal ball to see what may be coming from the new administration. We have already seen some indications that focus on food safety regulations, with new leaders nominated to lead the USDA and the FDA. … Continue readingA New Administration: The Food Regulatory Impact

Even while extending the comment period for the proposed Traceability Rule and its Food Traceability List (FTL), FDA has already made edits … Continue readingFDA Traceability Updates: How Will They Impact You?

While TAG envisions some change in 2021, one key area of focus we expect to continue for a while yet is that of COVID-19 precautions. … Continue readingWhat Will 2021 Hold for the Food Industry?

The FY2021 (full-year) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, has been passed by Congress and signed by the President. Although some pres… … Continue readingFDA To See Budgetary Increases in FY2021 Appropriations Act

This week we look back at 2020, compiling your most-read TAG newsletters of the year; next week you’ll see what TAG predicts for 2020. … Continue readingThe Top Industry Issues of 2020 – and Their Impacts

The world has been dealing with COVID-19 for nearly a year. While there seems to be a light wavering ahead with vaccines beginning to rol… … Continue readingPrioritizing Supply-Chain Risk in the Midst of Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges

What you may have missed … and what they mean to you With all the employee protection, food safety, and temporary closure challenges the … … Continue readingCopy of Regulatory Actions During COVID-19