We attended the 32nd Annual Northwest Food Safety and Sanitation Workshop last week. Including learning everything we wanted to know about e.coli, listeria, and hairy pests, we learned about various sanitation techniques. Of most significance to my practice were discussions about FSMA (Food Safety and Modification Act) and the management regulations that are significantly overdue. … Continue Reading
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Subscribe to Agriculture Law RSS FeedFood Facility Registration Requirements Food Safety Modernization Act Will Be Ready on Monday 10/22
Posted in Agriculture Law, Food Safety, Water QualityThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued further information and guidance regarding registration requirements for domestic and foreign manufacturers, processors, packers or holders of food for human or animal consumption based on changes made by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The… Continue Reading
California Prop 37 – Genetic Labeling for Food
Posted in Agriculture Law, Food SafetyThe battle over Prop 37 (Labeling Genetically Engineered Food) in California is escalating with television and print ads as well as strong editorials, questioning why certain ag interests do not want these labels to appear on foods. (for a Pro-37 editorial on who is opposing the Prop see the OpEdNews.com artcle At this juncture it appears… Continue Reading