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 that may impact their business. Here are a few of the significant developments from June. If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- On June 11, 2026, FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic nitenpyram tablets to treat New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens that are at least four weeks old and weigh at least two pounds. This marks the first time a generic animal drug has been authorized for use against NWS.
- On June 15, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration hosted a 3-hour public meeting entitled, “Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability.” The Public Meeting provided the public with an opportunity to share information regarding the implementation of the Food Traceability Final Rule and provide feedback on areas of remaining concern, including lot-level tracking and compliance flexibilities.
- On June 29, 2026, FDA released its 2026 Human Foods Program (HFP) Guidance Agenda, providing some insight into HFP’s current priorities surrounding food and dietary supplements. The 2026 agenda continues to follow the three risk pillars of the HFP. The 2026 Agenda includes fifteen (15) topics: Three (3) new draft or final guidance topics; Twelve (12) items from its “Foods Program Guidance Under Development” 2025 agenda; and One (1) topic was completed since the 2025 Agenda was published.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- On June 11, 2026, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) received a letter from Consumer Reports for two datasets: (1) Salmonella quantification data at 1 CFU/g related to the not-ready-to-eat breaded and stuffed chicken products policy, and (2) data indicating limitations in enforcing that standard. FSIS is currently reviewing these datasets and will provide updates to Consumer Reports and to stakeholders when available.
- On June 12, 2026, Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears provided an update on NWS in the U.S. She underscored that, despite concerns about animal health and the need for vigilance, NWS does not pose a risk to the safety of the food supply.
- On June 26, 2026, USDA-FSIS shared that it is inviting poultry establishments to participate in, “Pilot Projects: Salmonella Control Strategies,” to test new or improved strategies for controlling Salmonella contamination in poultry. This program is part of the broader USDA effort, launched in October 2021, to reduce Salmonella illnesses, including evaluating new or existing pathogen control methods and encouraging preharvest interventions (reducing contamination before animals reach slaughter).
Other
- On June 22, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in the case of Aragon v. Rollins that the USDA exceeded its statutory authority by approving state pilot projects that restricted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases. The judge granted summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs and vacated USDA approvals of SNAP waivers for five states: Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Of these states, three (Iowa, Nebraska, West Virgina) were already implementing SNAP restrictions. The court remanded to USDA to correct defects/unlawfulness
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