Oils & Fats

Oils & Fats

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Importance of Monitoring Federal Register for Oils and Fats

For professionals within the food and agricultural industries, keeping a close eye on federal regulations concerning oils and fats is vital. Regulatory decisions can impact everything from production methods to labeling requirements and export rules. Key stakeholders such as food manufacturers, health and safety compliance officers, agricultural business consultants, and trade associations focused on food and beverages, must constantly scan for updates to avoid costly penalties and maintain compliance.

Why Oils and Fats Matter

Oils and fats are not just kitchen staples; they play a critical role in various industrial processes and are significant to the U.S. economy. Regulatory changes can affect:

  • Food Safety: Ensuring that oils and fats meet health safety standards.
  • Labeling and Marketing: How products can be advertised and their nutritional information displayed.
  • Import/Export Regulations: Compliance with international trade laws.

Recent Trends and Regulatory Impacts

With increasing consumer awareness and government efforts toward healthier dietary choices, regulations around oils and fats are tightening. Issues such as trans-fats levels, sustainability in sourcing (like palm oil), and bioengineered fats are under scrutiny. For instance, the FDA's ban on partially hydrogenated oils, which are the primary source of artificial trans-fat in processed foods, drove significant changes in food manufacturing industries.

Did you know? The FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) regularly updates guidelines that affect how oils and fats can be used in food products.

Industries Interested in Federal Updates

  1. Food Manufacturers: To streamline production in compliance with health regulations.
  2. Healthcare Facilities: To ensure patient diets adhere to new nutritional guidelines.
  3. Agricultural Producers: To adjust crop production techniques and align with new fertilizer and pesticide guidelines.
  4. Packaging and Labeling Companies: To avoid misrepresentation and ensure compliance with new branding and labeling laws.
  5. International Trade Lawyers/Consultants: Keeping up with changing trade agreements regarding oils and fats.

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Latest Documents

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This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to revise the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers in Wa...
Proposed Rule Dec 04, 2024
This rule establishes salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah (Far West) for the 2024-2025 marketing year. This rule also...
Rule May 23, 2024
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Was...
Proposed Rule Jan 25, 2024
This rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho...
Rule Apr 17, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to amend our standard of identity (SOI) regulations that specify salt (sodium chloride) as a required or optional ingredient to permit the use of salt substitutes in standardized foods, to red...
Proposed Rule Apr 10, 2023
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Was...
Proposed Rule Jan 03, 2023
This rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, an...
Rule Jun 29, 2022
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Was...
Proposed Rule Feb 14, 2022
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is revoking the standard of identity for French dressing. This action, in part, responds to a citizen petition submitted by the Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS). We conclude that this standard no...
Rule Jan 13, 2022
This rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, an...
Rule Aug 13, 2021
This proposed rule invites comments on a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages for Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in...
Proposed Rule Apr 16, 2021
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2020-2021 and subsequent marketing years. The assessment rate will remain in effect i...
Rule Jul 10, 2020
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington,...
Rule Jun 11, 2020
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2020-2021 and subsequent marketing years. The proposed assessment rate would remain in...
Proposed Rule Apr 27, 2020
This proposed rule invites comments on a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and producer allotments of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Wa...
Proposed Rule Feb 20, 2020
This rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2019-2020 and subsequent marketing years. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefin...
Rule Aug 16, 2019
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2019-2020 and subsequent marketing years. The assessment rate would remain in...
Proposed Rule May 30, 2019
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and allotment percentages of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Washington,...
Rule May 06, 2019
This rule implements a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to increase the quantity of Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil that handlers may purchase from, or handle on behalf of, producers during the 2018-2...
Rule Apr 24, 2019
This proposed rule invites comments on a recommendation from the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee (Committee) to establish salable quantities and producer allotments of Class 1 (Scotch) and Class 3 (Native) spearmint oil produced in Wa...
Proposed Rule Feb 15, 2019