On September 17, FDA formally published the first major final rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in the Federal Register. This final rule addresses…
Tell Congress to support local meat production
We have an exciting opportunity to expand access to locally produced meat for consumers around the country! U.S. Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME)…
Comments needed on FDA’s proposed registration requirements
The FDA is proposing a new regulation that amends the current requirements for any business that holds, stores, manufactures, or processes food (termed “food facility”)…
FARFA Comments on HARPC Rule 2014
CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF version of this document. Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD…
FARFA Comments on Produce Rule 2014
CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF version of this document. Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD…
Tester-Hagan Sign On Letter 2014
[CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF THIS LETTER] Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852…
Action Alert: Keep Small Farmers and Food Producers in Business
Take Action on FDA’s 2014 Proposed Food Safety Regulations! The FDA’s re-proposed Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules will have a disastrous impact on small, sustainable…
Action Alert: Protect Small Farmers and Food Producers from FSMA Regulations
Updated November 5, 2014. We fought hard for the Tester-Hagan amendment to exempt small-scale, direct-marketing farms and artisan food producers from the most burdensome aspects of…
New food safety regulations proposed
The FDA has just released the revised proposed rules under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This action comes after thousands of people protested the unnecessary…
Organizational Comments on FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule
Click here to download a PDF version of these comments. June 25, 2014 Submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=FDA-2013-N-1425-0021 Re: Docket No. FDA-2013-N-1425 Dear FDA staff: The Weston…