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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...

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...

CANNASWEEP

February 2025 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments...

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...

Presidential Action Imposing Duties on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China

On February 1, President Trump issued a White House Fact Sheet announcing the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian- and...

Trump Says New Tariffs Are Coming, But None Imposed Yet

On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Trump took his first tariff and trade related action of his second term with...

FDA Recent Announcements: Proposed Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling & Revoking Red Dye No. 3

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made two major announcements pertinent to industry and consumers. First, on...

CANNASWEEP

January 2025 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the...

Anticipating President-Elect Trump’s Executive Orders and Trade Remedy Tariffs

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office next Monday (January 20), news reports suggest he intends to issue approximately...

Angie Siemens Joins OFW Law to Enhance Services for Meat and Poultry Clients

OFW Law is pleased to announce that Angie Siemens, Ph.D., a seasoned food safety expert with over 30 years of...

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...

CANNASWEEP

December 2024 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the...

November 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...

Expansion of the UFLPA Entity List: Implications for Importers

Effective Monday, November 25, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added 30 new entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor...

CANNASWEEP

November 2024 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the...

Tariffs Under a Second Trump Administration

This is a brief summary of a client-issued memorandum. Should you be interested in more detailed information, please contact Jessica...

Food, Ag, & Trade Outlook in the Incoming Trump Administration

The food, agriculture, and trade sectors are aware the Trump Administration could bring myriad policy changes that could have a...

Priority Deliverables For 2025 Under the New Unified Human Foods Program

On October 30, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA or Agency) Unified Human Foods Program (HFP or Program)...

October 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

October 2024 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments...

CBP Operations During ILA Strike – Updates from CBP Trade Call and Recent Cargo Systems Messaging Service

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike is in effect as of October 1, 2024, until the large U.S. maritime workers’...

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...

CANNASWEEP

September 2024 OFW’s Cannabis Team regularly monitors cannabis news, legislation, regulation, and policy so our clients stay up-to-date on the latest developments...

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...

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Cannabis

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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FDA

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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FDA

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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Cannabis

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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Agriculture & Agribusiness

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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SNAP

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 ...
Read More →
FDA

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 ...
Read More →
Cannabis

CANNASWEEP

February 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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FDA

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 clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
Read More →
Customs and Trade

Presidential Action Imposing Duties on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China

On February 1, President Trump issued a White House Fact Sheet announcing the imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian- and Mexican-origin goods, and 10% tariffs ...
Read More →
Customs and Trade

Trump Says New Tariffs Are Coming, But None Imposed Yet

On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Trump took his first tariff and trade related action of his second term with the issuance of an  Executive ...
Read More →
FDA

FDA Recent Announcements: Proposed Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling & Revoking Red Dye No. 3

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made two major announcements pertinent to industry and consumers. First, on January 14, 2025, FDA issued ...
Read More →
Cannabis

CANNASWEEP

January 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. ...
Read More →
Customs and Trade

Anticipating President-Elect Trump’s Executive Orders and Trade Remedy Tariffs

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office next Monday (January 20), news reports suggest he intends to issue approximately 100 executive orders on Monday ...
Read More →
OFW Law News

Angie Siemens Joins OFW Law to Enhance Services for Meat and Poultry Clients

OFW Law is pleased to announce that Angie Siemens, Ph.D., a seasoned food safety expert with over 30 years of experience in the meat and ...
Read More →
FDA

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 clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
Read More →
Cannabis

CANNASWEEP

December 2024 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. ...
Read More →
FDA

November 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 ...
Read More →
Customs and Trade

Expansion of the UFLPA Entity List: Implications for Importers

Effective Monday, November 25, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added 30 new entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, ...
Read More →
Cannabis

CANNASWEEP

November 2024   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 ...
Read More →
Customs and Trade

Tariffs Under a Second Trump Administration

This is a brief summary of a client-issued memorandum. Should you be interested in more detailed information, please contact Jessica Rifkin or Denise Calle.   ...
Read More →
Agriculture & Agribusiness

Food, Ag, & Trade Outlook in the Incoming Trump Administration

The food, agriculture, and trade sectors are aware the Trump Administration could bring myriad policy changes that could have a significant impact on business.    ...
Read More →
FDA

Priority Deliverables For 2025 Under the New Unified Human Foods Program

On October 30, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA or Agency) Unified Human Foods Program (HFP or Program) released its Fiscal Year (FY) ...
Read More →
FDA

October 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 appraised of regulatory developments ...
Read More →
Cannabis

CANNASWEEP

October 2024 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 ...
Read More →