by Elizabeth | Jan 21, 2016 | Ag & Food Law Update
The first-ever federal regulations for large-scale fish farming in the ocean were recently issued, opening a new frontier in the harvesting of popular seafood species such as red drum, tuna and red snapper. The new rules allow the farming of fish in federal waters of...
by Elizabeth | Jan 19, 2016 | Ag & Food Law Update
On Monday, ConAgra Foods joined dozens of other food companies and restaurants committed to sourcing only cage-free eggs. The company announced it would complete the change by 2025. “This decision is part of ConAgra’s ongoing commitment to the humane and...
by Elizabeth | Jan 19, 2016 | Ag & Food Law Update, Animal Welfare, Antitrust
A coalition of animal activist groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a North Carolina “ag-gag” law designed to deter undercover investigators from publicizing information about corporate misconduct. North Carolina is one of...
by Elizabeth | Jan 14, 2016 | Ag & Food Law Update, Agricultural Marketing Service, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling, Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the USDA provides the livestock and meat industries with an option to voluntarily have marketing claims covered by AMS standards verified by the USDA, and to identify such claims as “USDA Certified”. AMS established...
by Elizabeth | Jan 13, 2016 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted January 13, 2016 The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered that all drones be registered with the federal government by February of this year and is imposing major fines on operators flying near restricted spaces. In addition, based on a lawsuit filed...
