Ag in the News

06/09/2010

National and International

Risk-based approach will improve U.S. food safety: report
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration should implement a risk-based approach in which data and expertise are used to identify in the food supply chain where there is the greatest potential for contamination, the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council said in a report released Tuesday. MORE!

Mexico may end anti-dumping tariffs on U.S. beef imports
The Mexican government may eliminate existing anti-dumping duties on imports of U.S. beef, according to a memorandum that the U.S. Meat Export Federation sent to its members on Friday. MORE!

Improved worker fall protection sought by OSHA proposal
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to require improved worker protection from trip, slip and fall hazards on walking and working surfaces. MORE!

APHIS sets more animal disease traceability meetings
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced it will hold two additional public meetings on the animal disease traceability framework approach and plans to schedule more in the coming weeks. MORE!

Maximizing meat dollars covered in new consumer video
The American Meat Institute unveiled a new video that offers consumers tips about how to stretch their meat dollar while shopping for meat and poultry products. MORE!