Regulatory

We engage with the federal regulatory agencies throughout the rulemaking process to ensure that new regulations are not overly burdensome to our members’ businesses.

FACTS & FIGURES

2019 weekly household grocery expenses

$113.50

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FMI COMMENTS FILED

SEARCH COMMENTS FILED

We regularly submit comments on behalf of the industry as regulatory agencies issue new rulemaking and take other regulatory actions.

FSIS: Expansion of FSIS Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Testing to Additional Raw Beef Products (September 3, 2020)

USDA and HHS: Written Comments on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report (August 13, 2020)

USDA and HHS: Oral Comments on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report (August 11, 2020)

FDA Proposed Rule: Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Food (July 6, 2020)

FDA: FSMA Guidance - Recall Plan (February 4, 2020)

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Questions?

For questions or more information, please contact FMI’s Chief Regulatory Officer and General Counsel, Stephanie Harris.

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Facts & Figures

Sales Per Customer Transaction
$34.91

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FMI Regulatory Resources

Hemp, CBD and the Retail Food Industry

This guide will break down the legal status of CBD, while also providing some general information on what CBD is and how it can be used. Be aware that this is a fast-changing area.

The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

This compliance guide, prepared for FMI by Hogan and Lovells, is designed to help retailers and product suppliers understand and comply with the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS).

Practical Food Labeling Law for Retailers 2018

This updated comprehensive guide helps members comply with a broad range of labeling issues, including the updated Nutrition Facts Label, FDA’s menu labeling regulation and guidance for issues with emerging regulatory frameworks, such as meal kits.

FSIS Final Rule Record Keeping for Retail Stores that Grind Raw Beef Products

This presentation from FMI's Regulatory Team outlines the USDA FSIS Final Rule for Record Keeping for Retail Stores that Grind Raw Beef Products and what the changes mean for food retailers.

Hazardoud Waste and Refrigerant Management Guide

Hazardous Waste and Refrigerant Management Guide for the Retail Sector

This resources helps member understand regulatory compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) and Clean Air Act (“CAA”)

Federal Regulatory Process: Making an Impact

Our Regulatory Team breaks down the federal regulatory process with examples that impact the food retail industry and provides insight into how food retails can impact the process.