Institute for Food Laws and Regulations

Food Law Blog

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  FDA Announces “No Artificial Colors” Enforcement Discretion

  Published on February 5, 2026
  The FDA has informed food manufacturers that the agency will exercise enforcement discretion to allow “No artificial colors” and similar claims in many situations. Prudent manufacturers will continue to comply with the law until it is revised.

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  Apply now for the online Master of Science in Food Regulatory Affairs

  Published on January 16, 2026
  MSU’s Institute for Food Laws and Regulations builds on decades of online education for food industry professionals. Apply now for a summer or fall semester start.

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  Online course in the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule covers important current issues

  Published on January 5, 2026
  Discussion will include how current issues like global supply chain slowdowns and how the looming shortage of CO2 production will impact food safety.

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  Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Food Law

  Published on December 19, 2025
  Congratulations Bernd van der Meulen et al. on the recent publication of the "Concise Encyclopedia of Food Law."

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  Holiday reading and movie guide, from your friends at IFLR

  Published on December 18, 2025
  Looking for engaging book and movie recommendations related to the food industry? Here are IFLR faculty's top picks!

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  California Proposition 65 titanium dioxide warning ruled not-scientifically justified by a US district court

  Published on October 22, 2025
  A quick summary of Personal Care Products Council v. Rob Bonta, AG of California.

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  First Use of FDA's FSMA Food Certificate Authority

  Published on October 6, 2025
  Cesium-137 was detected in multiple shipments of shrimp and cloves. Link to the FDA's alert and report here.

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  FDLI Publishes Case Studies on Top Food Law Cases of 2024

  Published on August 27, 2025
  IFLR's Neal Fortin participated in FDLI's "Top Food Law Cases, 2024" publication with his entry on Ohio v. EPA.

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  Shaping the Future of Food Law Education at MSU

  Published on August 19, 2025
  MSU's Institute for Food Laws & Regulations is 100% focused on providing the best possible learning experience in food law.

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  Congratulations Phil Tocco!

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