WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Beef Checkoff program has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing concerns about the definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and its implications for consumer nutrition. This producer- and importer-funded initiative emphasizes the critical need for accurate classification of meat products within dietary patterns, as misclassification can lead to confusion among consumers regarding healthy eating guidelines. In the letter, the Beef Checkof more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Cecil College has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed "Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement" (ACTS) survey outlined in the agency's recent Federal Register notice. The community college, which serves as the only institution of higher education in Cecil County, argues that the extensive reporting requirements envisioned by the ACTS are ill-suited for open-enrollment institutions. According to the college's letter, the ACTS imposes burdensome and intricate more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- FoodFight USA and Eat Real, two organizations dedicated to improving public health, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the establishment of a standardized definition for ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The organizations emphasize the importance of such a definition in addressing the rising epidemic of chronic diseases in the United States, including obesity and diabetes, particularly among children. In their letter, FoodFight USA and Eat Real commend the collaborati more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), advocating for a careful approach in establishing a definition for ultra-processed foods (UPFs). In their submission, the department emphasizes the importance of clarity and precision when crafting such definitions, particularly in light of ongoing research into the long-term health effects of these foods. MDE highlights the need for a standard definition that is not overly broad, cautioning that m more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- RailPulse, a coalition dedicated to improving the safety and efficiency of the North American freight rail network, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) advocating for innovative security measures to tackle the rising issue of cargo theft. The letter highlights the organization's commitment to combating theft through the use of telematics technologies and offers recommendations for industry best practices in safeguarding freight. In its communication to the DOT, RailPulse e more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Julie Miller Jones, a St. Catherine University distinguished scholar and professor emerita, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's definitions and classifications of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The letter expresses deep concern that the current classification systems lack clarity and fail to accurately guide both consumers and nutrition professionals in making informed dietary choices. Jones, who has dedicated over four decades to the fields of nutrition and fo more ST