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Jan 28, 2025
FDA Seeks Feedback on New Nutrition Labeling Proposal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a proposed rule for front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling, designed to improve…

Jan 27, 2025
USTR Releases Supply Chain Resilience Policy Papers

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has released a series of six policy papers aimed at enhancing supply chain resilience through…

Jan 15, 2025
FMC Clarifies Authority on Class-Action Complaints

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) clarified its authority to handle class-action complaints related to statutes it oversees, aiming to provide…

Jan 8, 2025
USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation

The Biden administration has initiated a new Section 301 investigation into China’s practices targeting the semiconductor industry, which could lead…

Jan 7, 2025
National Day of Mourning: CBP Operations Update

President Biden issued an Executive Order directing the closure of executive departments and federal government agencies on January 9 to…

Dec 26, 2024
New SNURs for 31 Chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced significant new use rules (SNURs) for 31 chemical substances under the Toxic Substances…

Dec 20, 2024
Implementation Guide 6.3 is Now Available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), has released version 6.3 of its Implementation…

Dec 9, 2024
EPA Announces $3 Billion Investment in Clean Ports

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded nearly $3 billion to 55 ports across 27 states and territories through the…

Dec 5, 2024
CBP & CBSA Adjust Hours of Operations at Northern POEs

Effective January 6, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will adjust operating…

Nov 26, 2024
USDA Plans Increase in Import/Export Fees

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to…