Food Policy & Law

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EU reports fall in suspected food fraud incidents

The number of suspected frauds reported by countries in Europe declined in February compared to the month before. Three alerts involved the United States in February with two related to

By Joe Whitworth

/ 2 Apr 2026

EU reports fall in suspected food fraud incidents

Plans for new food agency discussed in Victoria

Plans to establish a single food safety regulator have been debated by members of parliament in an Australian state with several amendments put forward. The Safe Food Victoria Bill 2026

By Joe Whitworth

/ 1 Apr 2026

Plans for new food agency discussed in Victoria

GAO says FDA needs to give attention to conflict of interest policies

The FDA relies on more than 30 advisory committees to provide expert advice on numerous scientific topics, but does not publicly share how conflicts of interest for committee members are determined.

By Coral Beach

/ 31 Mar 2026

GAO says FDA needs to give attention to conflict of interest policies

FDA warns three importers for failing to develop food safety programs for imported foods

By News Desk

/ 30 Mar 2026

FDA warns three importers for failing to develop food safety programs for imported foods

FDA increases import enforcement on foods with pesticides, heavy metals and Salmonella

The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent

By News Desk

/ 27 Mar 2026

FDA increases import enforcement on foods with pesticides, heavy metals and Salmonella

Hotel fined for hygiene failures and Salmonella outbreak

A hotel in Australia has been fined for food hygiene offenses relating to a foodborne outbreak that sickened 76 people. The Terrigal Plaza Hotel in New South Wales was ordered

By News Desk

/ 26 Mar 2026

Hotel fined for hygiene failures and Salmonella outbreak

U.S., Mexico renew food safety agreements

The United States and Mexico are reinforcing food safety agreements as agricultural food trade between the countries continues to expand. Recently, Mexican authorities and U.S. regulators reaffirmed their commitment

By Coral Beach

/ 25 Mar 2026

U.S., Mexico renew food safety agreements

Bill to lift ban on transporting raw milk is back

The Interstate Milk Freedom Act, would end the federal Food and Drug Administration’s ban on the interstate sales of raw milk in some instances.

By Dan Flynn

/ 23 Mar 2026

Bill to lift ban on transporting raw milk is back

FDA warns seafood importer over failure to verify foreign processing meets HACCP standards

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 23 Mar 2026

FDA warns seafood importer over failure to verify foreign processing meets HACCP standards

Man out on bail after pleading guilty in illegal meat investigation

Also: Counterfeit wine operation investigated

By News Desk

/ 20 Mar 2026

Man out on bail after pleading guilty in illegal meat investigation

Indian reforms approved to improve food safety

Regulatory reforms aimed at strengthening the food safety framework have been approved in India. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said the regulatory and procedural reforms would promote the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Mar 2026

Indian reforms approved to improve food safety

FDA warns firms about Listeria in cheesecake, Salmonella in raw dog food and seafood violations

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By Jonan Pilet

/ 16 Mar 2026

FDA warns firms about Listeria in cheesecake, Salmonella in raw dog food and seafood violations

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Food Policy & Law

EU reports fall in suspected food fraud incidents

Plans for new food agency discussed in Victoria

GAO says FDA needs to give attention to conflict of interest policies

FDA warns three importers for failing to develop food safety programs for imported foods

FDA increases import enforcement on foods with pesticides, heavy metals and Salmonella

Hotel fined for hygiene failures and Salmonella outbreak

U.S., Mexico renew food safety agreements

Bill to lift ban on transporting raw milk is back

FDA warns seafood importer over failure to verify foreign processing meets HACCP standards

Man out on bail after pleading guilty in illegal meat investigation

Indian reforms approved to improve food safety

FDA warns firms about Listeria in cheesecake, Salmonella in raw dog food and seafood violations

Your Support Protects Public Health