Fairfax Times

Are bioengineered foods a threat to our health and environment?

Bioengineered foods, previously known as genetically modified foods, often touted as a solution to global hunger and agricultural challenges, have increasingly found their way into our supermarkets ...
JD Supra

USDA Bioengineered Food Disclosure Rule Goes Into Effect on January 1, 2022

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a final rule on December 21, 2018, implementing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS).
Food

‘There is still a lot of unresponsiveness or vague statements…’ Supply chain woes add to compliance challenge with bioengineered food disclosure standard

With the Jan. 1, 2022 deadline for compliance with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS) fast approaching, many companies are still struggling with compliance, even at this ...
JD Supra

Appellate Court Invalidates Key Elements of Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Regulations

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a ruling that may require future changes to labels disclosing bioengineered foods or ingredients, especially with respect to the use of “quick response” ...
Food

‘The biggest challenge is communication through the supply chain…’ Many stakeholders not yet up to speed on National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, say experts

Compliance with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS) – which requires firms with annual sales of >$2.5m to label ‘bioengineered’ foods, beverages, and supplements – is mandatory ...