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The New Frontier of Regenerative Agriculture Certifications

Regenerative agriculture certifications and label claims are on the rise. While USDA "organic" certifications may be familiar to industry and consumers, these newer, private certifications may have less recognition. This post...more

9/11/2024 / Certifications , Food Labeling , Licensing Rules , Marketing , Organic , USDA

Legislative Update: GMO-Labeling Bill Moves to Full Senate

In a hearing this morning in the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, committee members voted 14-6, including all Republican members and three Democrats (Klobuchar (MN), Heitkamp (ND), and Donnelly (IN)), to...more

3/2/2016 / Farms , First Amendment , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , GMO , Proposed Legislation

FDA Extends Menu Labeling Compliance Date

On July 9, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is extending the date for compliance with its menu labeling requirements by one year. Under the new timeframe, businesses covered by the menu...more

7/14/2015 / Affordable Care Act , Compliance , Final Rules , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Grocery Stores , Labeling , Menu Rule , Restaurant Industry

California Appellate Court Holds That Federal Law Preempts Unfair Competition Law Claims Tied to Organic Label

In a case of first impression in the state courts, a California appellate court delivered an early Christmas present Dec. 23 to beleaguered food and beverage companies facing an avalanche of lawsuits under California’s Unfair...more

12/31/2013 / ConAgra , Food Labeling , Labeling , Organic , Preemption , Unfair Competition , USDA

New FDA Rule Provides Standard Definition of "Gluten-Free" for Food Labeling

The FDA has at long last adopted formal and final rules regarding the voluntary labeling of products as being “Gluten-Free.” While the rules announced on Aug. 2 will not be enforced until September 2014, it is recommended...more

8/14/2013 / Celiac Disease , Food Allergies , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Safety , Gluten-Free

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