Food Law Blog

Crickets, Pot, and Pigs! Oh My! A View of 2022…

Published on January 5, 2022
There has never been a time in history with as much going on in food safety and food law. Scott Haskell lists over 20 issues that industry and regulators need to look out for in 2022. How many of these directly relate to your organization?
FDA Announces New Peanut Allergy Health Claim

Published on December 9, 2021
Read Neal Fortin's summary of the new guidance, and link to supporting documents.
IFLR Contributor Tommy Tobin's new Food Law Book

Published on November 18, 2021
Tommy Tobin's book "Food Law: A Practical Guide" offers attorneys an introduction to the topic.
The FASTER Act - Sesame as Major Food Allergen

Published on November 18, 2021
Neal Fortin summarizes FDA's recommendation that manufacturers voluntarily declare “sesame” in relevant ingredient lists, even though formal requirement does not go into effect until 2023.
Online course in the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule covers important current issues

Published on November 8, 2021
Discussion will include how current issues like global supply chain slowdowns, and the looming shortage of CO2 production, impact food safety.
To Beef or Not to Beef? That is the Question

Published on September 16, 2021
Should “cultured meat” be labeled identically to traditional meat? The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) is asking for your thoughts.
Are we Leaving our Seniors Food Insecure and Deserted?

Published on August 25, 2021
Food insecurity and under-nutrition have negative consequences for our underserved senior populations. Haskell and DeAngelo look at the issue and explain how bills like the Healthy Food Access for All Americans bill are essential.
Who’s Got the Bacon and Eggs? Anti-Confinement Laws Will Change the Entire Domestic Pork Industry

Published on August 18, 2021
California voters demand new regulations for the confinement of animals raised for food. Pork producers and processors will not be ready when these regulations go into effect on January 1, 2022. Scott Haskell explains.
FTC's New “Made in the USA” Rule

Published on July 22, 2021
Neal Fortin explains what is new (and not new) in the FTC's rule designed to stop fraudulent “Made in the USA” claims.
Check out MSU’s new mobile food processing lab

Published on July 21, 2021
Dr. Jeffery Swada describes MSU's new mobile food processing lab at a friends and alumni mixer via Zoom.