North American food policies may pivot in 2025
Food business operators with a presence in North America need to pay close attention to policy signals from the Trump administration. The coming year could bring a significant shift in regulatory direction and prioritisation in the US. Any changes to US food and beverage regulations may also have implications for Canada.
Read on for more insights on regulatory trends in North America. If you’re not a member of Leatherhead Food Research, sign up for our special non-members webinar on 29 January: Horizon Scanning: Discover Key Shifts Ahead for Global Food Regulations
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Horizon Scanning: Discover Key Shifts Ahead for Global Food Regulations
29 January, 2025 - 15:00 GMT, 10:00 EST
Canada’s regulatory scene was quiet last year following the implementation of several major regulations in 2023. In the US, various Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidance documents or draft guidance documents related to the food and beverage industry were tabled for 2024, with a number published in the final weeks of the Biden-Harris Administration:
- Questions and Answers regarding food allergen labelling requirements guidance – The FDA finalised its allergen guidance on 6 January 2025. This includes an update on its definitions of milk, eggs, and tree nuts
- Plant-based labelling guidance – Draft guidance on the labelling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods was published on 7 January 2025. It outlines recommended best practices for the naming and labelling of these products
- Front of package nutrition labelling (FoPNL) – On 16 January 2025, the FDA published its proposed rule on front of pack labelling that, if finalized, will require a “Nutrition Info” box on most foods, declaring saturated fat, sodium and added sugar content as a daily value with a qualification of “high”, “med”, or “low”
Navigating changing regulations
Regulatory modifications, or even U-turns, may come about very quickly in the US this year. There could be a lot of new information to absorb, interpret, and factor into regulatory strategies and business plans. Our expert consultants have the knowledge and experience to quickly ascertain how emerging and evolving regulations will impact your business, so you can respond appropriately.
Join our webinar – 29 January, 2025
Mariko Kubo, Head of Global Regulatory, will be covering some of these topics in a specially-designed webinar for companies that aren’t already members of Leatherhead Food Research. If this applies to you, register now to gain an insight into the regulatory updates our members receive. The webinar will be held on Wednesday 29 January, 2025 at 15:00 – 15:40 (GMT) | 10:00 - 10:40 (EST).
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