Final Rule

Congressmen take USDA to task for delaying organic industry animal welfare rule

22-Jan-2018 By Elizabeth Crawford

Members of Congress chastise the US Department of Agriculture in a Jan. 17 letter for threatening to withdraw a widely popular final rule passed in the 11th hour of the Obama Administration that would heighten animal welfare standards for organic producers.

Organic industry fights back against USDA delay of animal welfare rule

13-Nov-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

Against the vast majority of stakeholders’ wishes, the US Department of Agriculture once again is delaying the widely supported Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices because the department believes the final rule oversteps Congress’ mandate ‘for the...

Final rule clarifies animal welfare standards under organic seal even as its own fate is uncertain

19-Jan-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

Even though a final USDA rule strengthening animal welfare standards squeaked into the Federal Register today before the new administration takes control of country, the rule may not be safe from repeal, like so many others finalized under Obama’s leadership. 

USDA issues final rule on organic dairy

15-Feb-2010 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled new rules for organic livestock production, with the aim of setting consistent standards for pasture use across the dairy industry.

FDA publishes final rule on food imports

04-Nov-2008 By staff reporter

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put out a final rule and draft compliance policy guide (CPG) on prior notice of imported food shipments.

Food companies get guidance under Bioterrorism Act, registration

01-Nov-2005 By Ahmed ElAmin

Now that the US authorities have issued final guidance under the
Bioterrorism Act, companies can now have assurance about the food
safety systems they have implemented or are about to put in place,
and the costs involved in complying...