June 2024

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Welcome to June's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, FDA's plan for a unified Human Foods Program is approved, FDA launches consumer research into Front-Of-Package nutrition labeling, Florida bans lab-grown meat, and more ...

And this month we're offering $50 off our Essential Guide training manuals!

Now, get caught up on the latest industry news from Label Alert.

FDA’s Reorganization Approved for Establishing Unified Human Foods Program, New Model for Field Operations and Other Modernization Efforts

The FDA reached a significant milestone with approval of its reorganization involving the creation of a unified Human Foods Program (HFP), adoption of a new model for its field operations and other significant modernization efforts. The reorganization implementation is currently targeted for Oct. 1, 2024.  

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Front-Of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Labeling: Front & Center Food Information To Encourage Healthy Choices​

The use of Front-Of-Package (FOP) nutrition labeling schemes has increased dramatically around the world since 2004 when the World Health Organization (WHO) first proposed a policy to implement FOP nutrition labeling. In the U.S., the FDA has initiated qualitative and quantitative consumer research to explore the development of a FOP nutrition labeling scheme.

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Florida First to Ban Lab-Grown Meat in State

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that outlaws the manufacture and distribution of so-called “lab-grown” meat in the state as a threat to Florida agriculture. “Take your fake lab-grown meat elsewhere,” DeSantis said. “We are not doing that in the State of Florida.” SB 1084, as signed by DeSantis, is the first of its kind bill banning lab-grown meat in a state.

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Agencies Collaborate on Biotechnology Regulation Plans

Three federal agencies recently unveiled a joint regulatory plan designed to update, streamline and clarify regulations and oversight for biotechnology products. The EPA, FDA, and USDA noted that the plan is designed to support a whole-of-government approach to regulation and biotechnology products.

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USDA Press Release

FDA Press Release

USDA, EPA & FDA Sign Formal Agreement to Renew Food Waste Programs

USDA, FDA, EPA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a formal agreement to renew the Federal Interagency Collaboration to Reduce Food Loss and Waste (FIFLAW) to reduce food waste and loss domestically and internationally.

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Poppi Faces Class Action Lawsuit for ‘Prebiotic’ Claims

The complaint, filed in a California district court, said aggregate claims in the suit amount to more than $5 million.

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