HHS Recommends Reclassifying Cannabis as a Schedule III Substance
While reclassification would allow cannabis-derived pharmaceutical products to come to market more easily, the move likely would have limited impact on the food and beverage space
California Bill Aims to Ban Certain Additives in Food
The California Food Safety Act has passed the state’s senate and could have nationwide impact if signed into law.
Paqui Pulls “One Chip Challenge” After Teen Death
The chipmaker has removed the spicy product amidst the death investigation.
FDA Seeks Comments on Lowering Brix Level in Pasteurized Orange Juice
Citrus organizations say lowering the level may reduce juice sweetness and increase certain nutrients.
FDA Names Jim Jones as First Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods
Jones will start in September and lead the agency’s proposed unified program.