AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of kasugamycin in or on the cherry subgroup 12-12A and walnut. The Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these...

Several southern African states have banned processed meat from South Africa after it said it had identified the source of a food poisoning outbreak. The government blamed the sausage known as polony for the listeria poisoning that has killed 180 people. It advised people not to eat any proce...

Steps to reduce 20% of calories in popular foods by 2024 announced to tackle childhood obesity. Major steps to cut people’s excessive calorie intake have been unveiled by Public Health England (PHE), as part of the government’s strategy to cut childhood and adult obesity. ...

For Immediate Release March 5, 2018 Summary FDA announces commitment to modernize and streamline our food and nutrition programs to make sure that our investments of new and existing resources achieve their intended public health goals. Statement ...

The FDA oversees the safety of about 80% of the nation’s food supply and promotes good nutrition. According to the FDA, a 2011 law shifted the agency's focus from responding to illnesses to preventing food contamination. We examined actions the FDA has taken since then on food safet...

The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland are today publishing details of a major review into the sites where meat products are processed and stored in the UK. Food Standards Scotland and Food Standards Agency announce: • Launch of comprehensive review of hygiene ...

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming that Coca-Cola Co’s advertising for Diet Coke misleads people into thinking that consuming the soft drink assists in weight loss, and that it actually causes weight gain. The plaintiff, Shana Becerra, claimed that she and others would not...

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today called for submissions on a proposal that will make allergen labelling requirements clearer to help both consumers and food businesses. FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Mark Booth said the Plain English Allergen Labelling Proposal will address a...

Americans rely on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ensure that food labels contain updated nutritional information to help them make more informed food choices that lead to better health for themselves and their families. I’ve made nutrition one of my top priorities, and ensuring th...

This Notification Circular includes notices that are required to be given to the public, submitters and appropriate government agencies, under the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). For information about progress on all current applications and proposals, including ant...