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Weaknesses in the National Organic Program’s International “Arrangements and...

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a report on the National Organic Program’s International “Arrangements...

Sep 28, 2017 | Amy Chang

  • USDA Report: Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security

    A new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that examines global food security and its implications for the...

    Dec 02, 2015 | Katie Regan

  • Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food...

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for...

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

    • Food Safety & Inspection

    FDA Outlines Multi-Layer Approach to Making Sure that Food Imports Are Safe

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released its “Strategy for the Safety of Imported Food” which outlines the agency’s comprehensive approach to helping ensure the safety of food imported into the United States. The U.S. imports about 15 percent of its overall food supply from more than 200 countries or territories, with 13.8 million food […]

    Mar 18, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Press Release, Food Safety & Inspection, Refugee, Immigrant, and Migrant Programs

    New FDA Guidance on the Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule

    On March 21, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance on the Foreign Supplier Verification (FSVP) rule regarding the importation of live animals. Under this guidance, the FDA states that is does not intend to enforce the FSVP requirements in attempts to make the importation of some of these animals less taxing. Instead, […]

    Mar 23, 2018 | Alex Fraser

    Weaknesses in the National Organic Program’s International “Arrangements and Agreements”

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a report on the National Organic Program’s International “Arrangements and Agreements.” The USDA’s Inspector General found that the processes needed to be reformed. The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) was determined to need an overhaul in how they control organic imports. Below is an excerpt from the report. […]

    Sep 28, 2017 | Amy Chang

    USDA Report: Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global Food Security

    A new report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that examines global food security and its implications for the United States says climate change is likely to impede progress on reducing undernourishment around the world in the decades to come. Climate Change, Global Food Security, and the U.S. Food System, released today during the 2015 United […]

    Dec 02, 2015 | Katie Regan

    Food Safety Inspectors Make Public Health a Priority: Understanding USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service

    By Julie Schwartz, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Safety Inspection Service What did you eat for dinner last night? Do you keep food safety in mind when cooking your family’s meals? Foodborne illness is a serious public health issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates foodborne bacteria sicken […]

    Nov 05, 2015 | Guest Author

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