by Elizabeth | Feb 3, 2012 | Ag & Food Law Update
Western Farm Press reports that, in the annual priorities outlined by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates expressed interest in the lack of funding for agricultural research and innovation. The Foundation was concerned with projected increase in world...
by Elizabeth | Dec 8, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Today, the Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) released the final version of the rules they first proposed last summer. The proposed rule is available here, while the final rule is available here. A discussion about the provisions that were...
by Elizabeth | Nov 25, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update, Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety, International Trade
According to a FDA press release, “FDA is expanding its warning to include additional frozen oyster products from Korea. These products have been linked to norovirus cases in Washington state. In a November 4, 2011 release FDA notified the public of the recall...
by Elizabeth | Nov 25, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) announced settlements resulting in $17,160 in civil penalties. AMVC Management Services, LLC, Audubon, Iowa – agreed to pay a penalty of $4,000...
by Elizabeth | Nov 22, 2011 | Ag & Food Law Update
Yesterday marked the conclusion of the 22nd session of the U.S. – China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) in Chengdu, China. U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson and United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk co-chaired the JCCT along with Chinese...
