FDA Announces First Use of Import Certification Authority for Certain Shrimp and Spices Potentially Contaminated with Cesium-137
October 3, 2025 Constituent Update Read on FDA Website The FDA announced today that, effective October 31, 2025, the agency will require import certification for shrimp and spices from certain regions of Indonesia, based on the risk of potential contamination of the...
USDA’s Process for Auditing Equivalent Foreign Food Safety Systems
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is responsible for ensuring that imported meat, poultry, and processed egg products meet the same safety standards as those produced domestically. To achieve this, FSIS’s State and International Audit Staff (SIAS) regularly audits food safety inspection systems of foreign countries deemed equivalent to the United States (U.S.).
HHS, FDA and USDA Extend Comment Period for Data and Information on Ultra-Processed Foods
September 18, 2025 Constituent Update Read on FDA Website The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are extending the comment period by 30 days for the Request for Information on ultra-processed foods. On July 24, 2025, the FDA and...
FDA Expert Panel on Food Allergies
FDA Expert Panel on Food Allergies The FDA Expert Panels are roundtable discussions with independent panels of scientific experts that will review the latest scientific evidence, evaluate potential health risks, explore safer alternatives, and may offer...