IFMA Legislative Updates

Stay informed on the latest federal and state legislative and regulatory developments that affect the food-away-from-home industry. This page serves as a central hub for timely updates and insights on government actions.

As a non-partisan organization, IFMA The Food Away from Home Association provides this information as a resource to support our members including manufacturers, operators, service providers, and supply chain partners. Bookmark this page for ongoing updates and industry-relevant policy news.

📹 Monthly Webinar: Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges

Join us each month for Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges where we break down the most pressing regulatory and trade issues affecting the FAFH industry. Led by IFMA The Food Away from Home Association’s Managing Editor Peter Romeo and food regulatory expert and food scientist, Dr. Joy Dubost. This webinar will give you clear, fact-based insights to help your business respond to today’s evolving policy landscape.

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đź“‹ Weekly Recap: MAHA Articles by Dr. Joy Dubost, Food Scientist

A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative. The report is compiled and written by Dr. Joy Dubost, a renowned food scientist and registered dietitian with strong knowledge of what’s happening on the regulatory front.

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News & Perspectives

August 3: The latest on MAHA and related developments

A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.

July 24: The latest on MAHA and related developments

A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.

July 20: The latest on MAHA and related developments

A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.

Mass layoffs expected later this month as immigrant protections lapse

The Trump Administration has advised food-away-from-home companies and other employers to discharge workers who lose their TPS status on July 24.

Health officials flummoxed by cyclospora contaminations

As the outbreak spreads to thousands of consumers across 31 states, the search continues for the source.

July 10: The latest on MAHA and related developments

A roundup of regulatory developments affecting the food-away-from-home business, including policy changes that are part of the Administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative.

Webinar Recordings

Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (April 2026)

Watch our monthly member webinar series - Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges where we break down the most pressing regulatory and trade issues affecting the FAFH industry.

Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (Nov 2025)

Watch our monthly member webinar series - Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges where we break down the most pressing regulatory and trade issues affecting the FAFH industry.

Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (Oct 2025)

Watch our monthly member webinar series - Navigating Regulatory & Trade Challenges where we break down the most pressing regulatory and trade issues affecting the FAFH industry.