Food Safety

A unified food safety agency is needed to ensure that foods are safe for the consuming public.

Experts map out reforms for reforming the U.S. regulatory system in the coming years.

Scholars discuss regulatory and technological approaches to improving food safety and traceability.

Scholars argue that regulators have failed to protect child health under pesticide control law.

Marion Nestle discusses changes to agencies that would create a safer food environment.

China’s minimum fines foster uniform penalties across infractions and prevent leniency for minor violations.

Contaminated agricultural water is a well-known root cause of foodborne illness that regulators have struggled to address.

FDA proposes a rule that would prohibit the use of a toxic food additive in sodas.

Scholar argues that loopholes in U.S. food regulation put consumers at risk.

Despite delayed government action, manufacturers can do more to reduce toxic metals in baby food.

Insurance underwriters can help farmers manage the risk of microbial contamination in their fields.

Pending federal legislation would improve food information for consumers with gluten sensitivity.