On May 19, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) authorizing federal agencies to provide regulatory relief to support the economic response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, the EO allows agencies to rescind, modify, waive, or provide exemptions from regulatory
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A Seat at the Table, published by Hogan Lovells, focuses on legal and regulatory developments in food law and policy. The blog covers topics such as FDA regulations on food ingredients and dietary supplements, including emerging issues like CBD regulation. It also addresses compliance with California's Proposition 65, particularly concerning chemicals formed during food processing. The blog provides updates on scientific advisory reports influencing dietary guidelines and offers insights into regulatory challenges and industry responses. It serves as a resource for understanding the intersection of food safety, labeling, and regulatory enforcement in the United States.
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COVID-19 Update: FDA and USDA Issue Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Potential Use of the Defense Production Act with Regard to FDA-Regulated Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently issued a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the potential use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) with regard to FDA-regulated food. Importantly, USDA retains its…
OSHA requires all employers to investigate whether COVID-19 infections are “work-related”
On May 19, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Revised Enforcement Guidance (Guidance) requiring employers to investigate whether employee COVID-19 infections are “work-related” for the purpose of determining whether a record must be made of such infections.…
COVID-19 Update: CDC and OSHA Release Interim Guidance for Manufacturing Workers and Employers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Interim Guidance from CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Manufacturing Workers and Employers (the Interim Guidance), which provides recommendations related to COVID-19 transmission considerations for manufacturing workers…
The emerging normal: navigating food establishment precautions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Dubai
By Imtiaz Shah & Erin Kiem
As part of the COVID-19 “lockdown measures” in Dubai, all dine-in restaurants, cafés, and food establishments were temporarily closed as of 25 March 2020. As from 24 April 2020, the Dubai government began the process of easing certain lockdown measures.…
Germany bans sugar from baby and infant tea products
On 15 May 2020, the German Federal Council approved a new regulation by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. The regulation provides for a ban of sweetened baby and infant tea and new information obligations for such products.
Ban…
COVID-19 Update: California Issues Industry Guidance for Facilities that Process or Pack Meat, Dairy, and Produce
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued a COVID-19 Industry Guidance intended for facilities that process or pack meat, dairy, or produce to support a safe and clean environment for workers. In general, the recommendations provided by CDPH…
COVID-19 Update: FDA Provides Update on Inspection Plans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently provided an update regarding its plans for conducting routine surveillance inspections of domestic and foreign facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. FDA announced in March that it would temporarily postpone foreign and domestic…
COVID-19 Update: FDA Issues Reopening Guidance for Retail Food Establishments that Closed in Response to COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two resources for retail food establishments that are reopening after closing or partially closing in response to COVID-19. The resources include a Food Safety Checklist with considerations for retail food establishments…
COVID-19 Update: USDA Updates FAQs to Address President Trump’s Executive Order Invoking the Defense Production Act for Meat and Poultry Processors
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) webpage regarding COVID-19 to include a section on President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) invoking the Defense Production Act (DPA) for Meat and Poultry Processors. These FAQs…