House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Reports FY 2015 Bill Without Any Amendments

May 20, 2014

The House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee today voted by voice vote to...

Public Policy

For Drought-Hit Farmers, USDA’s Federal Crop Insurance Can Help, But Only If You Understand the Rules

May 19, 2014

The severe drought that had plagued the American Southwest over the past three years – the worst in modern memory...

FDA

FDA Explains How to Exempt an Ingredient from Allergen Labeling

May 15, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a draft guidance document explaining what information it is looking for in...

USDA

Getting to the Roots of Listeria – A Practice Tip from Ms. Gloom

May 12, 2014

Dr. Doom discussed “getting to the roots” of issues to ensure the cause is eliminated in her recent article. This...

Public Policy

As Vermont Goes….? GMO Labeling Becomes the Law in Vermont

May 9, 2014

Vermont has become the first state in the nation to enact a law requiring labeling of genetically engineered foods. (Connecticut...

USDA

Get to the Roots, Don’t Just Pluck the Weeds — A Practice Tip from Dr. Gloom

May 9, 2014

I am often asked to review responses to regulatory noncompliance or establishment corrective actions. Many times facilities are wondering why...

Public Policy

Edward Farrell, Esq., Joins OFW Law

April 30, 2014

We are pleased to announce that Edward J. Farrell, Esq., an expert on international trade, customs and agriculture matters, has...

EPA

FDA Restricts Nutrient Content Claims for Omega-3s

April 28, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule restricting the nutrient content claims that may be made...

Public Policy

Food Stamp Vendors Face Increased Eligibility Requirements and Oversight Following Implementation of Farm Bill’s SNAP Provisions

April 25, 2014

The 2014 Farm Bill contains several important provisions which will impact retail stores that participate in the USDA Food and...

EPA

Can EPA Regulate Animal Operations as Landfills?

April 24, 2014

Four Washington State dairies are the targets of environmental activists in lawsuits that could have far-reaching consequences for animal agriculture...

Public Policy

FDA/ONC/FCC Health IT Report Signals Possible Deregulation of Certain Software Medical Devices

April 21, 2014

Has the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened the door to deregulation of certain software medical devices? Its recently...

USDA

Steps to Prevent Allergen Recalls, Part Two – Another Practice Tip from Ms. Gloom

April 17, 2014

In Part One, we discussed using transparencies on the receiving dock as an easy way for personnel to quickly ascertain...

FDA

What Importers Must Know About FDA Regulation of Ackee Fruit Products

April 16, 2014

Ackee fruit is one of the most heavily regulated food imports entering the United States. The FDA maintains a standing...

FDA

NRDC Issues Report Critical of GRAS Self-Determinations and CSPI Joins in Criticism

April 16, 2014

By Mark L. Itzkoff On April 7, 2014, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) issued its latest report on GRAS...

USDA

How to Decide When to Challenge GIPSA Enforcement Actions Under the Packers and Stockyards Act

April 10, 2014

Each year, the USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) initiates over one-hundred enforcement actions against packers, dealers, market...

FDA

FDA Issues Guidance on Labeling of Honey

April 8, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a draft guidance document on labeling of honey and honey products. According...

FDA

FDA Final Rule and Guidance on Emergency Records Access

April 4, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule expanding its emergency records access authority, as provided by...

Health Care

HHS Releases HIPAA Security Rule Risk Assessment Tool

April 2, 2014

The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Office of the National Coordinator for Health...

USDA

Steps to Prevent Allergen Recalls – A Practice Tip from Ms. Gloom

April 2, 2014

Anyone who is remotely involved in the food arena knows that the number one reason for a recall of meat...

Public Policy

Global Food Security

April 1, 2014

By Marshall L. Matz, as published in Agri-Pulse Agriculture is a business, a very big business. Whether you look at...

FDA

FDA Updates Its Guidance on Prior Notice of Imported Foods

March 31, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published an updated guidance document, Draft Guidance for Industry: Prior Notice of Imported...

FDA

Draft Methodological Approach for Designating High-Risk Foods — Comment Period Extended

March 28, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published notice of a 45-day extension, until May 22, 2014, of the comment...

FDA

Intentional Adulteration – Comment Period Extended

March 28, 2014

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published notice of a 90-day extension, until June 30, 2014, of the comment...

Miscellaneous

John Block Reports: FDA’s New Nutrition Label—Proposal to Demonize Sugar

March 27, 2014

OFW Law founding principal Richard L. Frank fills in for former USDA Secretary John R. Block on John Block Reports....

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House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Reports FY 2015 Bill Without Any Amendments

For Drought-Hit Farmers, USDA’s Federal Crop Insurance Can Help, But Only If You Understand the Rules

FDA Explains How to Exempt an Ingredient from Allergen Labeling

Getting to the Roots of Listeria – A Practice Tip from Ms. Gloom

As Vermont Goes….? GMO Labeling Becomes the Law in Vermont

Get to the Roots, Don’t Just Pluck the Weeds — A Practice Tip from Dr. Gloom

Edward Farrell, Esq., Joins OFW Law

FDA Restricts Nutrient Content Claims for Omega-3s

Food Stamp Vendors Face Increased Eligibility Requirements and Oversight Following Implementation of Farm Bill’s SNAP Provisions

Can EPA Regulate Animal Operations as Landfills?

FDA/ONC/FCC Health IT Report Signals Possible Deregulation of Certain Software Medical Devices

Steps to Prevent Allergen Recalls, Part Two – Another Practice Tip from Ms. Gloom

What Importers Must Know About FDA Regulation of Ackee Fruit Products

NRDC Issues Report Critical of GRAS Self-Determinations and CSPI Joins in Criticism

How to Decide When to Challenge GIPSA Enforcement Actions Under the Packers and Stockyards Act

FDA Issues Guidance on Labeling of Honey

FDA Final Rule and Guidance on Emergency Records Access

HHS Releases HIPAA Security Rule Risk Assessment Tool

Steps to Prevent Allergen Recalls – A Practice Tip from Ms. Gloom

Global Food Security

FDA Updates Its Guidance on Prior Notice of Imported Foods

Draft Methodological Approach for Designating High-Risk Foods — Comment Period Extended

Intentional Adulteration – Comment Period Extended

John Block Reports: FDA’s New Nutrition Label—Proposal to Demonize Sugar

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