FDA outlines 2026 food safety and labeling plan
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- FDA officials briefed senators on the agency’s 2026 food policy plans, per a document shared with lawmakers.
- FDA will focus on infant formula safety as part of its 2026 agenda.
- FDA intends to update food labels and define ultra‑processed foods.
- FDA plans to expand inspections of food processing plants and bolster seafood safety programs.
- Administration health agenda is shifting toward food issues and away from vaccine policy, according to recent polls showing higher public support for food reforms.
Why it matters: The move redirects FDA resources toward food safety, giving consumers stronger protections and prompting manufacturers to adapt to new label and inspection standards, while the administration’s pivot away from vaccine policy reflects poll‑driven political calculations ahead of midterms and signals a strategic emphasis on food issues.
