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NOAA decided not to expand its Seafood Import Monitoring Program

Nov 17, 2023

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on November 14 that it has withdrawn its proposal to expand the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) and will no longer expand its Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP).

US published country of origin labeling fact sheets

Nov 16, 2023

On 7 November 2023, the US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) fact sheets for retailers, suppliers and consumers.

US FDA approved a genetically modified tomato for use in food

Nov 10, 2023

On July 10, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the genetically modified tomato Del/ ROS1-N for food use.

US proposed banning several food additives and continuing to evaluate other chemicals

Nov 10, 2023

On November 2, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning the use of related food additives (brominated vegetable oil, BVO) and continuing to evaluate the safety of other chemical substances.

Tyson recalls chicken nuggets after consumer complaints of metal pieces in product

Nov 06, 2023

Following consumer complaints, Tyson Foods Inc. of Berryville, AR, is recalling 29,819 pounds of fully cooked, breaded, shaped chicken patty product that may be contaminated with metal pieces, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspectio

FDA reported excessive lead levels in a baby fruit puree

Oct 30, 2023

On October 29, 2023, according to the US Food Safety News Network, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that a baby fruit puree contained excessive lead, affecting at least four children.

US announced a review of third-party information disclosure and recordkeeping requirements for reportable foods

Oct 24, 2023

On October 19, 2023, according to the U.S. Federal Register, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-23117, announcing the review of third-party information disclosure and record-keeping requirements for reported foods for a period

US announced to improve the early detection of emerging animal diseases to protect U.S. agricultural products and food safety systems

Oct 23, 2023

On October 17, 2023, the U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it will strengthen its cooperation with U.S. authorities to improve the early detection of animal disease outbreaks and protect U.S. agricultural products and

US launched a review of certification requirements for color additives in food

Oct 20, 2023

On October 17, 2023, according to the United States Federal Register news, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Notice 2023-22971, announcing the review of the certification requirements for color additives in food and other product

US released the FY2024 sampling analysis plan for chemical residue in imported food