Food Law Blog

California Senate Passes AB 418.

Published on September 15, 2023
The California Senate passed AB 418, The California Food Safety Act. Neal Fortin takes a quick look at the implications.
Video: Is Aspartame a Hazard?

Published on August 25, 2023
Watch Neal Fortin's 5.5 minute video on recent reports of the possible hazards of consuming aspartame.
Video: GRAS Status Never Comes From Long History of Use

Published on August 4, 2023
Myth buster! Listen to Neal Fortin's 2-minute explainer on why GRAS status never comes from long history of use.
How to Study

Published on March 21, 2023
Listen as Fortin and DeAngelo share their study tips to help you get the most of our IFLR's online courses, and beyond.
Food Labeling Updates from the Organizers of the Food Labeling Workshop

Published on January 18, 2023
A quick update on recent food labeling announcements by the FDA and USDA. Learn more about food labeling with our food labeling workshop in Orlando, Florida, March 7-8, 2023.
This Little Piggy Ran All the Way to the Supreme Court

Published on November 22, 2022
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in October on the case between the National Pork Producers Council and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The case has implications beyond California.
Cheers to Alcohol Facts Labeling to Finally be Addressed by TTB

Published on November 22, 2022
Like a good bourbon 20 years in the making… the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau will seek input for new rules regarding labeling of alcohol beverages. Get your comments ready!
European Commission Sets Maximum Amounts for Certain Antioxidants to Help Prevent Widespread “Tuna Fraud”

Published on November 14, 2022
What does the EC's recent rule change regarding additives in tuna have in common with a 1945 case in the US regarding catsup? Neal Fortin discusses the latest news and considers the utility of standards beyond the surface of recipe control.
IFLR's Kris DeAngelo is co-author on a new paper "Role and Importance of Functional Food Packaging in Specialized Products for Vulnerable Populations"

Published on October 4, 2022
The authors look at the role and importance of functional and sustainable packaging for specialized products designed for vulnerable populations. Click for a link to the full article.
Blockchain Technology in the Food Industry

Published on April 21, 2022
Major food companies are already using blockchain to improve traceability, deter fraud, and improve responses to contamination and food borne illness. FDA leadership is required to expand and formalize its use.