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The Beyond Breakfast Sausage packaging clearly labels the product as plant-based.

Texas requires 'clear labeling' of plant-based foods starting Sept. 1

May 30, 2023

Claiming that 'confusion at the meat counter is abundant,' the Texas Farm Bureau identified 'truth in labeling' as a legislative priority.

An animal welfare law in California requires a minimum amount of movement space for livestock which is meant to be sold in the state

Supreme Court rejects pork industry's challenge to California animal-welfare law

May 12, 2023

Voter-approved regulation requires minimum crate sizes for livestock such as breeding pigs, veal calves and egg...

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The FTC's issuing penalty notices; what can brands expect next?

May 01, 2023

Unsubstantiated health claims on product labels are the FTC's new target, just months after the agency released...

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USDA bolsters consumer confidence in certified organic products with new enforcement rule – article

Apr 27, 2023

In the 21 years since the USDA organic seal first hit grocery shelves, continuous improvement has been the priority for USDA and the organic community. The new Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule is the latest and biggest update to the...

Could California save Americans from dangerous food additives?

Apr 19, 2023

The Environmental Working Group co-sponsored a state bill that would prohibit making or selling foods that contain any of five common additives.

Key takeaways from The State of Sustainable Packaging

Mar 29, 2023

While finding sustainable solutions might feel slow-moving, complicated and nuanced, innovations are happening. Now is the time to act so your CPG brand can help improve the environment.

Eat Just gets FDA clearance for cultivated meat in U.S.

Mar 23, 2023

Once Eat Just's Good Meat chicken receives USDA approval, it will be served at a Washington, D.C. restaurant owned and operated by Chef José Andrés.

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What retailers need to know about the FTC’s new Health Products Compliance Guidance

Mar 17, 2023

Four key implications for retailers from the Federal Trade Commission’s new Health Products Compliance Guidance and how to act...

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FDA's pledge to regulate CBD welcome, but much more needed

Mar 04, 2023

The lack of regulatory oversight in the hemp-derived product market gives brands leeway to commit food fraud, this food safety...

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FDA ups vitamin D fortification in cereals and grain-based bars

Feb 28, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Kellogg Company's request, which addresses the issue of micronutrient...

FDA says plant-based milk labels should indicate nutritional differences

Feb 24, 2023

Industry trade groups denounce the suggestion, noting it would place an extra burden on brands.

FDA denies CBD dietary supplement petitions, cites safety concerns

Jan 26, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration needs a new regulatory pathway—something Congress would have to create—to regulate CBD, the agency says. Industry groups disagree, however.

USDA enhances organic enforcement with new rule

Jan 20, 2023

The Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule codifies updates requested by industry, recommendations from National Organic Standards Board.

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