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A Year In Food Industry Upheaval: Trump, Tariffs and Titanium Dioxide
This year will go down in the history books as one marked by an unprecedented federal focus on the food industry, sparking strategic overhauls of, and a bit of panic within, Big Food operations; a flurry of state-level action against a plethora of synthetic ingredients; and the adoption of some new acronyms – UPFs and MAHA, just to name a few.
‘A Lobster Trap’ for Chemicals: Critics Slam New Efforts To Close GRAS Loophole
Politicians and Big Food have taken initial steps to influence the future of the GRAS process, and their efforts have immediately drawn criticism as industry watchdogs.
Federal Agencies Push for Uniform Definition of ‘Ultraprocessed Food’ Amid Health Scrutiny
The FDA and USDA are collaborating to develop a federally recognized uniform definition for ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) amid mounting health concerns.
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Can FDA Really Phase Out Food Dyes?
Earlier this week FDA Commissioner Marty Makary proclaimed the administration’s desire to phase out the use of eight synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026. But is that feasible? We asked the experts.
Tracking The Impact: RFK’s Artificial Food Dye ‘Phase Out’
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new directive this week for food manufacturers to phase out eight synthetic food dyes used in the formulations of thousands of food products.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): The FDA Talks Finalized ‘Healthy’ Definition
Nutrition is a hot topic these days as the Make America Healthy Again crowd spreads its message across the country. So it is important that, after years of discussion and controversy, the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) is now talking through its finalized definition for the term “healthy.”
Ultraprocessed Food: Regulatory Moves and Resource Allocation Create Conflict
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has propelled the term ultraprocessed food (UPF) into the lexicon of everyday Americans and positioned increased food supply oversight as a key issue of an otherwise deregulatory administration.
FDA Human Foods Lands New Leader
Today we are diving into the anticipated appointment of Florida attorney Kyle Diamantas as the new FDA Human Foods deputy commissioner.
CPG Week: The RFK Jr. Effect on CPG
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already making his mark on the food system just days after his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services. The CPG Week team discusses the big industry issues to watch during his tenure and some of the fallout already underway at the FDA.
FDA Human Foods Deputy Commissioner Resigns
Jim Jones abandoned his post at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, just 18 months since he took the helm as Deputy Commissioner of the agency’s Human Food program.
What’s Next After RFK Jr. Takes The Helm on Health?
Food policy has undergone a major shift in recent years but as Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. takes charge as the country’s top medical official, things look more uncertain than ever.
Kids Pouch Brands Adjust To Calif. Packaging Legislation
California’s Assembly Bill 899 requires baby food companies to test for heavy metals and disclose the results to consumers, bringing more transparency to the presence of potentially harmful elements.
FDA Moves To Ban Red Dye 3
The Food and Drug Administration announced it has banned the use of the potentially cancer-causing Red Dye 3 in food and beverage using a 1958 provision of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.