According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, foodborne illness is a significant burden that affects nearly 48 million Americans per year, hospitalizing 128,000 and killing 3,000. In response, President Obama signed into law the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) on January 4, 2011 to shift […]
FSMA’s Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human & Animal Food: What you Need to Know
Trump Administration Seeks Looser Truck Safety Regulations
During the Obama administration, the trucking industry experienced a significant increase in safety regulations. The Trump administration is actively seeking to roll back many of these regulations in an industry that has complained of over-regulation. On November 29, the House Small Business Committee, chaired by Representative Steve Chabot (R-OH), held a two hour meeting during […]
Newly Nominated FMCSA Chief to Face Changing Regulatory Environment
This month, President Trump nominated Raymond Martinez to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”). Martinez currently serves as the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission chief and has previously led the New York Commission of Motor Vehicles and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Martinez’s nomination is supported by industry groups such as the American […]