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U.S. Department of Agriculture New Regulations

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USDA Issues Updated Organic Rules

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a final rule amending organic regulations “to strengthen oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sale of organic agricultural products.”...more

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Where In the World Did My Food Come From: FDA’s Food Traceability Rule Takes Effect

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On January 20, 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule on food traceability will take effect. Regulated entities will have a three-year compliance period, with a current compliance date of January 20,...more

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Biden's Executive Order Focusing on Biotechnology Offers Opportunities for AgTech Industry

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President Biden has revealed the next areas of focus in his effort to protect the United States’ technological leadership and economic competitiveness: biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and the bioeconomy....more

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Are Your Labels Up to Date? Ensuring Compliance With the USDA’s National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

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Introduction - Effective January 1, 2022, food manufacturers must now comply with the U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA")'s National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, 7 CFR Part 66 (the "BE Disclosure Standard"...more

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California Breaks New Ground With OCal: Answers to Key Questions About “Comparable-to-Organic” Cannabis

California’s comparable-to-organic “OCal” certification program for cannabis and nonmanufactured cannabis products officially went into effect on July 14, 2021. The OCal program represents a new branch of state cannabis...more

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Obama Signs New Federal GMO Labeling Law

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On July 29, President Obama signed the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (S. 764) into federal law. This law will establish national standards for the labeling of food containing genetically engineered (“GE”)...more

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