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USDA Issues Draft Guidance Regarding the National Organic Program
On February 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ("USDA") Agriculture Marketing Service ("AMS") published draft guidance clarifying how exemptions and exclusions from certification as a producer or handler of…
US, Canada Reach Agreement on Organic Ruminant Stocking Rates
The Agriculture Marketing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture announced an agreement reached with Canada’s Food Inspection Agency that will provide U.S. organic dairy, beef, sheep, goat and bison…
Illinois AG Releases Information Security and Breach Notification Guide
On January 27, 2012, the Illinois Attorney General released guidance for businesses to prevent, prepare for, and respond to data security breaches. Information Security and Security Breach Notification Guidance reminds…
New USDA Final Rule Raises Nutrition Quality Standards for Meals Served at School
On January 25, 2012, the Food Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) issued a final rule that substantially modifies the menu planning and nutrition requirements for the National School Lunch…
Fourth Circuit Clarifies Scope of Federal Preemption for Requirements Governing Medical Devices
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently affirmed a West Virginia federal district court's holding that a plaintiff's common law tort claim was preempted by the 1976 Medical Device Amendments…