USDA’s Top Lawyer Warns ‘Government by Signal’ Is a Legal Risk for Food Companies

USDA General Counsel Tyler Clarkson says informal food policy, like the voluntary synthetic dye phase-out, can fuel lawsuits and a patchwork of state laws.

USDA General Counsel Tyler Clarkson says informal food policy, like the voluntary synthetic dye phase-out, can fuel lawsuits and a patchwork of state laws.

Supplement industry regulatory oversight intensified in early 2026, with MAHA priorities driving FDA modernization, state legislation, and mounting litigation pressure.

Kyle Diamantas is poised to lead the FDA food program after Marty Makary's exit, raising urgent questions about science, staffing, and MAHA's reach.
Kyle Diamantas is poised to lead the FDA after Marty Makary's exit, raising urgent questions about FDA leadership food policy direction.

Four QSR brand moves signal where fast food is heading: east coast expansion, delivery innovation, and a politically charged new C-suite title.