Food Industry Pushes Voluntary GMO Labeling
The Associate Press reports that large food companies are pushing a plan to allow voluntary labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in manufactured foods “amid fears that they might face…
Obama Administration Releases Final ACA Employer “Shared Responsibility” Rules, Provides Limited Transition Relief
The U.S. Treasury Department released the final rule implementing the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) requirements for “large” employers (50+ full-time equivalent employees) under Internal Revenue Code §4980H for most large…
Summary Of Relevant Provisions For Snap Retailers
2014 Farm Bill After more than two years of work, Congress recently passed and President Obama has signed a comprehensive Farm Bill. The newly-enacted legislation contains several provisions that impose…
Small Retailers Beware: New SNAP Provisions Become Law
On Friday, President Obama signed into law the Farm Bill contains several provisions of concern to convenience retailers that redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits. As reported last week in…
The FDA has ordered a stop to the sale of four cigarette products made by Jash International
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued orders on Friday to stop the further sale and distribution of four tobacco products currently on the market. According to a press release,…
Appeals Court Overturns Debit Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has overturned a lower court’s 2013 decision that would have rewritten the Federal Reserve’s rule for implementing the Durbin Amendment. A…
NGA Applauds House Passage of H.R. 2575, Save American Workers Act
The National Grocers Association (NGA) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for the passage of H.R. 2575, the Save American Workers Act by a bipartisan vote of 248 to 179.…
FDA Releases Proposed Rule on Electronic Cigarettes
Agency exercises its authority under the Tobacco Control Act to regulate e-cigarettes and prevent minors from purchasing the products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a proposed…
Issuance and Electronic Benefits Transfer Provisions of the Agricultural Act of 2014 – Questions and Answers
SNAP Retailers // These questions and answers serve as formal guidance for use by FNS Regional Offices, State agencies, and affected stakeholders as they implement these provisions of the Agricultural…
Farm Bill Updates Affect Retailers Participating in SNAP
Participating retailers will no longer be offered free Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) equipment, supplies and related services. The Farm Bill, signed into law on February 7, 2014, imposes additional obligations…