Food Safety

High Minimum Fines in China Undermine Administrative Discretion

High Minimum Fines in China Undermine Administrative Discretion

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

Regulating Agricultural Water Quality

Regulating Agricultural Water Quality

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

FDA Targets Toxic Soda Ingredients

FDA Targets Toxic Soda Ingredients

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

Sugar, Spice, Are Additives Nice?

Sugar, Spice, Are Additives Nice?

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

Toxic Metals in Baby Food Remain Unregulated

Toxic Metals in Baby Food Remain Unregulated

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

Using Insurance to Regulate Food Safety

Using Insurance to Regulate Food Safety

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

Disclosing Gluten in Food

Disclosing Gluten in Food

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

Pet Food Regulations May Be More Bark Than Bite

Pet Food Regulations May Be More Bark Than Bite

Regulators strive to keep our animal companions’ food safe, but gaps remain.

Something Fishy About Seafood Inspection

Something Fishy About Seafood Inspection

Government watchdog finds that FDA is not properly inspecting imported seafood.

Macaroni and Cheese with a Side of Regulation

Macaroni and Cheese with a Side of Regulation

FDA faces mounting pressure from advocacy groups claiming a high chemical content in macaroni and cheese.

Calls for Regulatory Approval of Edible Insects

Calls for Regulatory Approval of Edible Insects

Edible insects may become essential in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, but FDA regulation is lacking.

Meatpackers Piggyback on Department of Agriculture Deregulation

Meatpackers Piggyback on Department of Agriculture Deregulation

New pork processing rule assigns inspection duties to plant workers and removes cap on processing line speed.