Public - Feb 3, 2023
NEWS: FDA announces qualified health claim for cocoa flavanols in high flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today in a letter of enforcement discretion that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding the consumption of cocoa...
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Public - Jan 26, 2023
NEWS: FDA Issues Response to Three Citizen Petitions Related to CBD and Dietary Supplements
Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) denied the requests in three citizen petitions, from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the Natural Products Association (NPA), that...
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Member - Jan 23, 2023
NEWS: Philippines – Temporary Decrease in Tariffs for Specific Agriculture Exports – members content
On January 13, 2023, the Philippines issued Executive Order 13, extending the temporary reduction of tariffs on mechanically deboned chicken and turkey until December 31, 2024. Under the temporary tariff reduction, fresh, chilled, or frozen...
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Public - Jan 23, 2023
NEWS: FDA Proposes Increase in Color Certification Fees
Update on Color Certification Fees - January 23, 2023 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period on January 24, 2023 for 45 days for the proposed rule entitled Color Additive...
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Public - Jan 10, 2023
NEWS: FDA Issues the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals Final Guidance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the final guidance for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals. FSVP is a regulation under the foundational FDA Food Safety...
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Member - Dec 15, 2022
NEWS: FDA Reminds Manufacturers of Effective Date for Sesame as a Major Food Allergen – members content
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding manufacturers that effective January 1, 2023, foods containing sesame will be subject to specific food allergen regulatory requirements, including labeling and manufacturing requirements. Sesame is joining...
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