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Food Law Blog

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  Congratulations Phil Tocco!

  Published on May 9, 2025
  Phil Tocco is receives MSU Extension Excellence in Teaching Award.

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  Michigan State University Launches Online Master of Science in Food Regulatory Affairs 

  Published on April 30, 2025
  MSU’s Institute for Food Laws and Regulations builds on 27 years of online education for food industry professionals. 

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  Two States Ban Synthetic Food Dyes

  Published on March 27, 2025
  Decisions were not based on science.

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  Free Download: Federal and FDA Workforce info

  Published on February 18, 2025
  With federal workforce reductions in the news, this info-graphic on the federal and FDA workforce puts things into perspective.

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  What does the freeze on new regulations and guidance documents mean for the food industry?

  Published on February 11, 2025
  Neal Fortin predicts unintended consequences.

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  Trivia Questions on the Federal Workforce and the FDA

  Published on February 7, 2025
  Test your knowledge! The results may surprise you and you'll gain perspective on the federal government's investment in the FDA and food regulation over time.

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  Out with the coconut. In with all eggs and all milk.

  Published on February 7, 2025
  Neal Fortin breaks down the FDA's new guidance on food allergens affecting nuts, eggs, and milk.

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  What a U.S. withdrawal from the WHO means for its participation in Codex

  Published on February 4, 2025
  Neal Fortin elaborates on what a U.S. withdrawal from the WHO means for its participation in Codex.

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  Future of U.S. Participation in Codex

  Published on January 31, 2025
  Scott Haskell comments on what a U.S withdrawal from the WHO means for its participation in Codex.

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  Neal Fortin interviewed for feature article on the FDA

  Published on January 31, 2025
  Neal Fortin discusses the FDA in Detroit's Downtown News Magazine