Member - Aug 11, 2025
Extension of Second Stage Implementation under NOM-051
Please be advised that the Mexican Ministry of Economy has officially extended the second stage of implementation for front-of-package (FOP) warning labels under Official Standard NOM-051-SCFI/SSA1-2010. These labelling requirements apply to domestic and imported pre-packaged...
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Public - Aug 7, 2025
FDA Proposes to Extend Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule and Issues New FAQs and Other Resources
The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months. The FDA remains committed to successful implementation of the full requirements of the final rule, which...
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Public - Jul 30, 2025
FDA Announces FY2026 User Fees for VQIP and TPP
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the fiscal year (FY) 2026 user fee rates for importers approved to participate in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) and accreditation and certification bodies interested...
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Member - Jul 28, 2025
Canada regains access for fresh and frozen beef to Australia
We are pleased to inform you that Canada has regained access for fresh and frozen beef to Australia as of July 23, 2025. This supports Canada’s diversification objectives in the Indo-Pacific region and demonstrates the...
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Member - Jul 25, 2025
US Make America Healthy Again State Laws
On June 22nd, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the “Make Texas Healthy Again" bill into law. This bill includes several MAHA-inspired provisions, including a requirement that manufacturers add a warning label to products that include one...
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Public - Jul 24, 2025
HHS, FDA and USDA Address the Health Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods
Under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S....
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