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.

Ultra-Processed Foods Call for Comments

The Administration is seeking comments on specific variables relating to a possible Ultra-Processed Foods definition. Here are the areas for which it is seeking input, along with information about how to submit any comments.

We urge you to take the time to submit your comments so our industry voices are heard.  

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đź“ą 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, President & CEO Phil Kafarakis, 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

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October 27: 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.

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New FAFH coalition aims to set one nationwide set of ingredients regulations

Lobbying groups and suppliers from across the food-away-from-home industry have joined forces to push for federal pre-emption of the food-ingredient regulations that are beginning to proliferate at the state level.

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How’s the MAHA movement look to someone who’s spent a career promoting health?

Lisa Eberhart, a registered dietician with more than 20 years of experience in college-and-university foodservice, airs her take on the federal government’s trumpeted plan to improve the health of young people. Spoiler alert: She’s not turning cartwh

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October 13: 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.

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October 6: 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.

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If past is prologue, a federal shutdown would severely hurt the FAFH business

If the last federal shutdown is a preview of what the food-away-from-home industry can expect this time around, a resolution of the political stalemate can’t come soon enough for dining-out businesses in and around the nation’s capital.

Webinar Recordings

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Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (Sept 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.

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Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (July 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.

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Recording: Regulatory & Trade Challenges: A Monthly Member Briefing (June 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.