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Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: What Importers Need to Know Now

The U.S. Supreme Court has invalidated the Trump Administration’s IEEPA-based tariffs, reshaping the legal landscape for emergency tariff authority while...

FDA Compliance Mistakes: Common Errors That Trigger Warning Letters and Enforcement Actions

Your production schedule just got derailed by an FDA inspection observation. Your quality team is scrambling to understand why procedures...

USDA Recall Guide: Process Requirements, Company Obligations, and Enforcement Consequences

Your quality manager just called. FSIS found Listeria monocytogenes in environmental samples from your ready-to-eat production area. The inspector is...

FSIS Compliance Guide: Enforcement Actions and Requirements for Meat and Poultry Establishments

Your FSIS inspector just documented another noncompliance record. Your corrective actions keep getting rejected. And now you’re trying to explain...

FDA vs USDA Jurisdiction: Who Regulates What

Food manufacturers launching products with meat, poultry, or egg ingredients face a critical regulatory question – does FDA or USDA...

Defending Against USDA Enforcement Actions: A Legal Strategy Guide

Food manufacturers facing USDA enforcement actions often discover their compliance programs failed when it matters most. Notice of Intended Enforcement...

Meat, Poultry & Egg Labeling Laws: USDA Labeling Requirements

Meat and poultry processors face labeling rejections from FSIS that delay product launches and waste printing costs. Label approval specialists...

The Farm Bill and What It Means for USDA-Regulated Industries

Agricultural businesses operating under USDA regulations face policy shifts every five years when Congress passes the Farm Bill. These massive...

2026 Trade Enforcement: Why Import Compliance Is Now a Board-Level Risk

U.S. customs and trade enforcement is entering 2026 at full throttle, and importers that treat compliance as a back-office task...

OFW Law Announces Addition of Jeff Canavan as Senior Regulatory Advisor and Jamie Woodside as Associate

OFW Law is pleased to announce the addition of two seasoned regulatory professionals to its growing food and agriculture practice:...

January 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...

CANNASWEEP

January 2026 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the...

CBP Electronic Refunds Interim Rule: What Importers Must Do by Feb. 6

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published an interim final rule, Electronic Refunds (FR Doc. 2025‑24171), requiring that almost...

Analyzing the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines and MAHA Policy Impacts

On January 7, 2026, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 (DGA) were released by the U.S. Department of Health and...

U.S. Customs Detained My Goods: What Importers Need to Know

Importers facing a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detention must act quickly to protect their shipments, cash flow,...

December 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...

Food Labeling Laws: FDA vs USDA Requirements and Enforcement Risks

Your product launches are delayed. Your labeling team just received contradictory guidance from two different federal agencies. And now you’re...

Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC Announces Promotion of Denise Calle to Principal Attorney

Washington, D.C. — The principals of Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC (OFW Law) are pleased to announce the promotion...