Rewrite would give retailers much-needed flexibility in what they must offer in each food category By NACS Online // April 05, 2019 ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has proposed a ruleto update the definition of “variety” as it relates to eligibility requirements for retailers participating in the…
NACS continues to urge retailers to tell the agency how the e-cigarette plan would affect their stores By NACS Online // April 10, 2019 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) effectively banned gas stations and convenience storesfrom selling most flavored electronic cigarettes under its new draft guidance, “Modifications to Compliance Policy for…
Under the proposal, the DOL seeks to move the salary threshold from $455 per week to $679 per week By NACSOnline // March 08, 2019 WASHINGTON – On March 7, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its proposed updateto the “white collar” exemption, also known as the overtime rule. In 2016, the Obama Administration…
Amendments to OSHA requirements go into effect February 25th By NACS Online // January 31, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – To protect worker privacy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending its recordkeeping regulation, according to an announcement in the Federal Register. As of February 25th, OSHA is rescinding the requirement for businesses with…
The law violates constitutionally protected commercial speech, judges said By NACS Online // February 04, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – For the second time, a federal appeals court has blocked a San Francisco law mandating health warnings on ads for soda and other sugary drinks, according to U.S. News. Such a precedent could have broader…
Most signs indicate that the partial government shutdown will continue into 2019 and into the 116th Congress. Both the House and Senate have canceled votes for the remainder of the week, which means the spending negotiations will take on a new dynamic when Nancy Pelosi takes the helm with the new Democratic majority in the House…
The USDA said the federal government shutdown will not impact a retailer’s ability to accept food stamp benefits By NACS Online // January 02, 2019 With the federal government shutdown continuing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) informed retailers that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are not affected for…
By The Shelby Report // December 20, 2018 At the direction of President Trump, the USDA has proposed anew ruleintended to “move more able-bodied recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to self-sufficiency through the dignity of work.” According to the USDA, the rule is meant to restore the system to what it…
NACS praises the bill, which includes a ban on processing fees for SNAP transactions. On December 20, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, known as the Farm Bill. NACS advocated for passage of the Farm Bill because of its ban on processing fees on all Electronic Benefits…
By Terrie Ellerbee // The Shelby Report The Farm Bill passed the U.S. Senate yesterday and the House of Representatives today and is on its way to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. Thanks to the work of the National Grocers Association(NGA) and its membership, the final bill includes provisions that are beneficial…