- As readers of The Daily Intake know, Louisiana adopted a law last year, SB 14, that requires foods sold in the state that contain certain additives to bear on-pack QR codes leading consumers to a web site saying “NOTICE: This
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Oklahoma to Permit Expanded Raw Milk Sales
- On May 7, 2026, Oklahoma’s governor signed SB2028. The new law raises the monthly cap on direct raw milk sales from 100 gallons to 1,500 gallons and allows farmers and producers to advertise their ungraded raw milk and raw
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California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act Registration Deadline Less than a Month Away
Producers covered under California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707, RTRA, or Act) have until July 1, 2026, to register with Landbell USA, the producer responsibility organization (PRO) appointed by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery…
Louisiana enacts law imposing labeling requirements on cell-cultured food products
- On May 29, 2026, the Louisiana governor signed HB 717. The bill amends Louisiana food misbranding and mislabeling laws to impose requirements targeting cell-cultured products. Beginning August 1, 2026, all cell-cultured food products sold in Louisiana will need a
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CODEX ALIMENTARIUS – Food Labelling: Main Outcome of the 49th Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL49)
The 49th session of the Codex Alimentarius Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL49) successfully addressed all the topics on its agenda, including two proposals for new work (on alcohol beverages labelling and on a definition for small packs). CCFL49 indeed finalized…
Vermont Enacts Baby Food Testing and Labeling Law Targeting Heavy Metals
- On May 26, 2026, Vermont enacted a baby food testing and labeling law targeting heavy metals. Requirements go into effect January 1, 2027.
- The bill, H536, requires manufacturers of baby food to test a representative sample from each production
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Written Opinion on SB 343 Constitutional Challenge Expected After Hearing
On June 3, 2026, a federal district court in California held a hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction in a legal challenge filed by 21 organizations contending that California’s SB 343, also known as the Truth in Recycling…
CCFL Rejects Proposed Standards for Alcohol Labels
- On May 28, 2026, the Codex Committee on Food Labeling (CCFL) rejected a proposal aimed at harmonizing the labeling of alcoholic beverages, following member state opposition.
- The proposal, led by Tanzania, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other African countries,
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Call for Data Launched to Revise EU Tobacco Products Directive
By Ales Bartl
On 18 May 2026, the European Commission launched a call for evidence related to the upcoming revision of EU Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU (TPD). Feedback is open until 15 June 2026 and is open to everybody. In the meantime, public…
FDA Human Foods Program Introduces New Compliance Manual for its Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program
- On May 28, 2026, the FDA Human Foods Program released an updated compliance program manual for its pesticide residue monitoring program. This marks the program’s first update since 2011.
- These updates will introduce two new monitoring priorities: raw agricultural commodities
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