October 2024

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Welcome to October's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, FDA provides an update on modernization efforts, Tyson Foods is sued for false "green" meat marketing claims, and more ...

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Now, get caught up on the latest industry news from Label Alert.

FDA Modernization Efforts for Establishing a Unified Human Foods Program, New Model for Field Operations and More

The FDA's unified Human Foods Program, a new model and name for field operations and other modernization efforts are now in effect. This update outlines what the reorganization allows the agency to do.

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Tyson Foods Sued for “Greenwashed” Net-Zero Emissions and “Climate-Smart” Beef Claims

Tyson Foods is facing a lawsuit from the Environmental Working Group for allegedly misleading consumers with “false” marketing after the company claimed its meat production operations will reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 

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California Legislature Passes Food Date Labeling Standardization

California's AB 660 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 28, 2024. The legislation standardizes food date labeling and helps prevent food waste across the state.

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California Bans 6 Food Dyes in School Foods

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a bill over the weekend that will ban six food dyes from food served in the state’s public schools, making it the first state in the U.S. to take such a step. 

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'Clean Label' Now Includes Processing, Packaging, Marketing Methods

A clean label was once defined as “using things you’d find in your grandmother’s pantry.” Today, the meaning has become more complex and not only encompasses ingredients, but processing methods, packaging materials and marketing claims.

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U.S. Representative DeLauro Introduces Toxic Free Food Act, Closing GRAS Loophole

Representative Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, has introduced the Toxic Free Food Act, which would require the FDA to close the “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) loophole and make chemical food additives subject to FDA approval and oversight.

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PFI Introduces Webinars on New Pet Food Labeling Guidelines

The Pet Food Institute (PFI) announced a recently launched webinar series to help inform and educate pet food processors on upcoming pet food label changes under Pet Food Label Modernization.

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