A Fractured Partnership: The WHO and the United States Amidst Global Health Uncertainty

The relationship between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States—once defined by a foundational partnership that eradicated smallpox and tackled the world’s most daunting health crises—has entered a…

Global Health Solidarity: WHO Director-General Highlights Jordan’s Role as a Beacon of Humanitarian Resilience

AMMAN, Jordan – The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has concluded the first leg of a high-profile, two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.…

Global Food Safety Standards Under Review: Key Takeaways from the 102nd JECFA Meeting

The international landscape of food additive regulation has seen a significant shift following the conclusion of the 102nd meeting of the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). Held…

A New Global Standard: FAO/WHO Adoption of Gluten Risk-Based Labeling Marks a Turning Point for Celiac Safety

In a landmark decision that promises to reshape how consumers interact with food packaging, the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission has officially adopted new international guidance for Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL).…

The Global Cancer Crisis: A Call for Radical Equity in the Face of a Looming Epidemic

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), has released the Global Status Report on Cancer 2026, unveiling a sobering reality: cancer…

Navigating the Future of Food: UK Regulators Unveil Critical Guidance for Cell-Cultivated Products

In a significant stride toward modernizing the food supply chain, the Food Standards Agency (FSA), in close collaboration with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), has released a comprehensive new suite of…

The Death of Accountability: Why the DOJ Dropped the Abbott Formula Case

By Bill Marler June 29, 2026 Four years ago, I penned two headlines that were as much a prediction as they were a demand for justice: “Mr. Abbott, you are…

Paris Under Siege: Heatwave Triggers Strict Alcohol Bans and Public Safety Measures

As a relentless heatwave grips the European continent, Paris has transformed into a city of emergency precautions. With temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels, French authorities have implemented a stringent series…

Assessing the Pulse of Food Safety: An In-Depth Look at the EU’s Evolving Culture Mandates

Since the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2021/382 in 2021, the European Union has been on a transformative journey to embed a robust "food safety culture" into the core of its…

Dispelling Myths: USDA Addresses Public Concern Regarding New World Screwworm and Food Safety

In an era where digital misinformation can travel faster than the actual pathogens we monitor, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking proactive steps to clarify the distinction between…