Pet Food Regulations May Be More Bark Than Bite
Regulators strive to keep our animal companions’ food safe, but gaps remain.
Something Fishy About Seafood Inspection
Government watchdog finds that FDA is not properly inspecting imported seafood.
Macaroni and Cheese with a Side of Regulation
FDA faces mounting pressure from advocacy groups claiming a high chemical content in macaroni and cheese.
Calls for Regulatory Approval of Edible Insects
Edible insects may become essential in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, but FDA regulation is lacking.
Meatpackers Piggyback on Department of Agriculture Deregulation
New pork processing rule assigns inspection duties to plant workers and removes cap on processing line speed.
Human Milk Markets Need Regulation
Scholar says that human milk should be regulated to ensure donor milk is safe, accessible, and affordable.
Guidance Documents and the Regulation of Genetically Modified Foods
Scholars argue that federal agencies should not use guidance documents to regulate controversial issues.
The Case for Eating Bugs
Scholar argues FDA should regulate insects as food to help address food insecurity.
How State and Federal Food Regulations Can—and Should—Work Together
Experts argue that gaps in federal food safety rules require state governments to step up.
Bolstering Supplement Regulations
Lawyer argues that United States should ramp up regulation of dietary supplements.
Learning from International Agreements and Domestic Missteps
Scholar argues U.S.-China trade agreements fill regulatory gaps left by both countries.
FDA Takes Action to Curb Overuse of Antimicrobials in Livestock
Amid growing concerns about “superbugs,” regulators seek comment on use of antimicrobials in animal feed.