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Remote importer inspections to be conducted by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking measures to temporarily conduct remote importer inspections under FSVP due to COVID-19.
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FDA offers answer to shortage of shell eggs
The FDA is allowing temporary flexibility for shell egg packaging and labelling sold to consumers by retail food establishments.
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“No need to panic,” says FDA
Against a backdrop of empty supermarket shelves and worldwide concern over food supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA offers reassurance on US food safety and its supply chain.
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USDA seeks input on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda
The Agenda is comprised of four components: synchronising public and private sector research, integrating innovative technologies, reviewing productivity and conservation data and setting USDA accountable benchmarks.
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FDA reopens comment period on use of ultrafiltered milk in certain cheeses
FDA has reported that it has seen the marketplace evolve and believes it is appropriate to give interested persons another opportunity to comment on the issues raised by the rule-making.
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‘WWOOFing’ during COVID-19: A risk some US farmers won’t take
The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) programme connects volunteers to work alongside farmers across the world, but COVID-19 social distancing and isolation has presented new challenges. Tyler A. McNeil investigates
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EWG calls for measures to prevent foodborne illnesses and pesticide exposure
The Environmental Working Group has sent an open letter which urges the produce industry to introduce and develop measures to prevent foodborne illnesses and exposure to harmful pesticides.
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USDA and USTR continue progress in US-China trade agreement
The US-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement is said to be favourable to those trading livestock between the two nations.
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National study finds diets remain poor for majority of American children
The study assessed each child's diet as poor, intermediate or ideal, based on three validated dietary scores, all of which are designed to measure adherence to accepted nutritional guidelines.
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New satellite-based algorithm pinpoints crop water use and management
Researchers have developed a new high-resolution mapping framework which aims to precisely estimate evapotranspiration - said to be key in managing crop water use and farm efficiency.
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CFS files coalition lawsuit against EPA re-approval of glyphosate pesticide
The suing organisations are Center for Food Safety, Beyond Pesticides, the Rural Coalition, Organización en California de Lideres Campesinas and the Farmworker Association of Florida.
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CFS files lawsuit against Impossible Burgers GE soy protein FDA approval
CFS’s lawsuit asserts that FDA used the wrong legal standard when it reviewed and approved GE heme to be used in raw Impossible Burgers sold in supermarkets.
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FDA and USDA issue COVID-19 guidance and steps for US food sector
The FDA has introduced a temporary policy for FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) supplier verification onsite audit requirements, and the USDA has issued a statement to stakeholders with information about its support for food businesses.
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California’s air pollution regulations help farmers prosper, study finds
Researchers have found that reductions in ground ozone during a 35-year period in California, due to air pollution regulations, resulted in $600 million in increased agricultural production annually.
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USDA urged to take steps to address coronavirus impact on cattle market
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) has called on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, Sonny Perdue, to take action to protect the US cattle market amid the recent coronavirus outbreak.
