FDA Draft Guidance Q&A on Food Traceability Records

The FDA has issued draft guidance in a Q&A format to help industry understand the requirements for additional traceability records for certain foods, as established by a final rule in 2022. Comments on this draft guidance are due by May 21, 2026.

FDA Guidance on Antimicrobial Drug Durations for Food Animals

The FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine has issued guidance for sponsors of new animal drug applications concerning medically important antimicrobial drugs used in food-producing animals. The guidance aims to facilitate voluntary changes to define durations of use for these drugs to mitigate antimicrobial resistance.

Korn v. Meta Platforms - Personal Injury Product Liability

A civil case, Korn v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al, was filed on February 27, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case involves personal injury and product liability claims against Meta Platforms, Inc., ByteDance, Inc., Google LLC, Snap, Inc., and others. The filing includes a complaint detailing the allegations.

Go Raw LLC Expands Cat Food Recall for Low Thiamine Levels

Go Raw LLC is expanding its voluntary recall of Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe products due to low thiamine levels. The company is also stopping the sale of all Quest products until the issue is resolved. The expanded recall affects products distributed nationwide.

EPA Proposes Ohio SIP Approval for VOC/NOX RACT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed approval of Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions concerning Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT). This proposal includes source-specific RACT requirements and SIP strengthening measures for Ohio.

EPA Proposes Indiana VOC RACT Alternative Control Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to approve an alternative control rule for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) in Indiana. This proposed rule is open for public comment until March 30, 2026.

EPA Proposes Clean Data Determination for Cleveland Ozone Area

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a clean data determination for the Cleveland, Ohio area concerning the 2015 ozone standard. This action is part of the EPA's air plan approval process for Ohio. The public comment period for this proposed rule closes on March 30, 2026.

EPA Proposes Illinois Regional Haze Plan Approval

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed approving Illinois's regional haze plan for the second implementation period. This action addresses the interstate transport of air pollution related to the 2012 PM2.5 and 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The public comment period for this proposed rule closes on March 30, 2026.

EPA Proposes Michigan Air Rules for VOC/NOx RACT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new air quality rules for Michigan concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) related to the 2015 ozone standards. The proposal is open for public comment until March 30, 2026.

EPA Revises Pyridate Pesticide Tolerances

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a final rule revising tolerances for the pesticide pyridate. This action amends existing regulations regarding pesticide residue limits on various crops, impacting food manufacturers and agricultural firms.