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FDA’s Final Rule on Intentional Adulteration of Food: Public Meeting and Guidance
FDA has announced a public meeting to discuss its recent Draft Guidance for industry on the agency’s intentional adulteration of...
FDA Extends Compliance Date for The Produce Rule’s Agricultural Water Requirement
As initially announced last week by outgoing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., the compliance dates for...
Government shutdowns – Who dreamed up this crazy idea?
Jimmy Carter (above) and his Attorney General, Benjamin Civiletti (right), authors of the modern government shutdown. In all the drama...
Low-Carb Food Labeling: What FDA Rules Mean for Food Manufacturers
“Low-carb food labeling” sits in a regulatory gray zone that creates real legal risk for food manufacturers. Keto, paleo, and...
Play It Again SAM: Federal Judge Orders FNS to Remove Owner of Disqualified SNAP Retailer from SAM List
Owners of supermarkets and convenience stores are generally not aware that one of the perils of participating in the SNAP...
OFW Law Adds Three Principal Attorneys to the Firm
The Principals of Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz (OFW Law) are pleased to announce the promotion of Kristen O’Brien, Mason...
Government shutdowns – Who dreamed up this crazy idea?
In all the drama and commotion over the government shutdown, now in its third week, with 800,000 federal employees going...
President Bush
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block. The passing of President George H. W. Bush has brought the whole nation...
John Block Reports: Saying Goodbye to President George H.W. Bush
By former USDA Secretary John R. Block. The passing of President George H. W. Bush has brought the whole nation...
Opinion: The Obesity Equation Calories in; Calories Out
During this Holiday Season, we all enjoy those extra calories and special desserts. It is part of giving thanks and...