…and FY 2021 spending package, Spray Safe event hoping to go virtual, and FDA extending the comment period for the FSMA Food Traceability Rule. Tune in to the show for…
FDA Extends Comment Period for FSMA Food Traceability Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the deadline for commenting on the Food Safety Modernization Act’s traceability rule. The original comment period was set to close on…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…ANPR will move some of the regulatory oversight authority related to animal biotechnology from the FDA to the USDA. The two agencies will pool their expertise to provide a more…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…represents a tremendous milestone for scientific innovation,” FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a press release. “As part of our public health mission, the FDA strongly supports advancing innovative animal…
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
…private partners,” FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a news release. “At FDA, we’ve encouraged food manufacturers and retailers to standardize the way quality-based date labels are used on packaged…
Food Safety Collaboration Announced to Study E. Coli
…that are responsible for foodborne illness outbreaks. “The FDA is committed to providing innovative food safety approaches that build on past learnings and leverage the use of new information and…
FDA Extends Comment Period for Food Safety Rule Exemption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule. The FDA initially issued a request for information…
FDA Reviews Rollout of New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided a progress report on the rollout of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint. FDA hosted a webinar in October…
Major Romain Lettuce Producer Recalls Product Voluntarily
…October 15 or 16 and with a UPC number 0-27918-20314-9 should be thrown away. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is supporting the voluntary recall and is investigating the incident. They…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a revived program to help states eradicate Nutria, FDA…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-02-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a revived program to help states eradicate Nutria, FDA…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…high.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and FSIS agreed to a joint framework of regulation when it comes to cell-based meat products. The agencies decided in March 2019…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently enacted new romaine testing requirements for products originating from the Salinas Valley. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the lead agency working…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Canada implementing new standards on Salinas Valley romaine exports, FDA hosting three workshops…