Labeling & Packaging regulatory updates

Labeling, packaging, claims, standards of identity, allergens, color additives, packaging materials, and product-standard updates affecting F&B teams.

Recent Labeling & Packaging documents

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Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; UNLOXCYT

April 16, 2026 · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for UNLOXCYT and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of an application to...

Oscar Bobo: Final Debarment Order

May 15, 2026 · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is issuing an order under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) debarring Oscar Bobo for a period of 5 years from importing or offering for import any drug into the United States. FDA bases...

Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of the Device To Preserve and Stabilize Relative Abundances of Microbial Nucleic Acids in Clinical Samples

May 6, 2026 · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the device to preserve and stabilize relative abundances of microbial nucleic acids in clinical samples into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified...

Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

March 23, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) intent to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the...

National Organic Program: 2026 Sunset Review and Substance Renewals

February 9, 2026 · Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service

This document announces the renewal of 56 substances listed on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's organic regulations. This document reflects the outcome of the 2026 sunset review processes and...

Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Beetroot Red

February 6, 2026 · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of beetroot red for the coloring of human foods generally, at levels consistent with current good manufacturing practice, except in products...

Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Spirulina Extract

February 6, 2026 · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded use of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) extract as a color additive in human foods generally (except for infant formula, certain foods subject...

Nassar Investments Recalls Malazi Tahina Due to Salmonella Contamination

May 18, 2026 · FDA

RALEIGH, NC – MAY 19, 2026 – Nassar Investments is recalling Malazi Tahina, 1Kg bottle EXP: 30/12/2026 UPC 6 224011 088244 due to a contamination of Salmonella. Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,...

GOURMET TRENDS RECALLS PORK PRODUCTS FOR UNDECLARED ALLERGEN

· Illinois IDOA

Gourmet Trends Kitchen, LLC, a Sheldon, Ill. (Iroquois County) establishment, is recalling approximately 800 pounds of “Pork Belly for Grilling” product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Meat and...

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT); Request for Information

May 13, 2026 · Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is requesting information on the current uses and safety data for butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) in human food and as a food contact substance. We are requesting this information as part of our systematic process...

Contains undeclared colors (FD&C Blue 1 Lake and FD&C Blue 2 Lake).

March 11, 2026 · FDA

Reason: Contains undeclared colors (FD&C Blue 1 Lake and FD&C Blue 2 Lake). | Product: Premium Food Bubble Gum, packed in 2.5 oz clear flexible plastic packaging, all lots and codes. Sold in unit case of 30 LB. | Classification: Class II | Status: Ongoing