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CANNASWEEP
September 2025 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments impacting their business. If you ...
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September Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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How will USDA operate during a government shutdown?
Congress’ failure to reach an agreement on appropriations funding means that federal government will begin the new fiscal year on October 1 in a “shutdown.” ...
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USDA Inspection Readiness Checklist for Meat, Poultry & Egg Product Establishments
Your facility has invested millions in equipment, processes, and personnel to meet the highest food safety standards. Yet falling short on USDA inspection can trigger ...
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USDA Compliance and FSIS Compliance and Enforcement: What Every Food Producer Must Know
Your food production facility operates under the strictest safety standards. You’ve invested in equipment, training, and processes. Yet one FSIS inspection noncompliance record can trigger ...
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What is FDA Compliance? Complete Guide for Food Companies
Your food company operates with the highest quality standards and proven manufacturing processes. Yet one FDA compliance gap can trigger warning letters, product seizures, and ...
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USDA-FSIS Publishes Guidance on Applying for Federal Inspection
Suppose you are interested in producing meat, poultry, and/or egg products for commercial sale. In that case, chances are you will be required to apply ...
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USDA Labeling Requirements: Complete Guide for Meat, Poultry & Egg Products
Your meat or poultry processing facility produces premium products with exceptional quality control and safety standards. Yet one USDA labeling violation can trigger product recalls, ...
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August Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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DOJ RFI Seeks Input on State Laws Affecting the National Economy; Opportunity to Address State Patchwork Impacting the Food Industry
On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), a Request for Information on State Laws Having Significant Adverse Effects on the National Economy ...
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CANNASWEEP
August 2025 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments impacting their business. If you ...
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July Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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CANNASWEEP
June & July 2025 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments impacting their business. ...
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June Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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Oh, SNAP! FNS Confirms that Cannabis-Derived Products Are Not SNAP Eligible
USDA and the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) have been quite active during the first few months of Brooke Rollins’ tenure as Secretary of the ...
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May Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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CANNASWEEP
May 2025 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments impacting their business. If you ...
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April Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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CANNASWEEP
April 2025 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments impacting their business. Please contact ...
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Changes To Food And Color Additive Regulations Leave Stakeholders Grappling with Uncertainty
The robust science-based framework established by Congress for regulating food and color additives is encountering significant challenges. Concerns about these additives, first raised by advocacy ...
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March Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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CANNASWEEP
March 2025 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments impacting their business. If ...
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A SNAP Cost-share Would Cost States Double
The following was published in Agri-Pulse on March 20, 2025. Within the backdrop of Congressional budget reconciliation, there will be no easy decisions for ...
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Oh, SNAP! States Want to Ban Junk Food from Food Stamp Eligibility
In 1964, Congress enacted the Food Stamp Act, making the food stamp program permanent. The same year, 23-year-old Bob Dylan released “The Times They Are ...
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February Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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