FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Topical Spray to Prevent & Treat NWS in Multiple Species

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide (benzalkonium chloride, polyhexanide, and cypermethrin topical solution) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis).

The FDA has concluded that based on the scientific evidence available, it is reasonable to believe that F10 Antiseptic Wound Spray with Insecticide may be effective in the prevention and treatment of NWS myiasis in cattle, horses, minor species of hoof stock (e.g., sheep, goats, deer), raptors and other wild birds...

US Response Ramps Up as New World Screwworm Nears Texas Border

Texas and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are stepping up efforts to keep New World screwworm (NWS) out of the country after the flesh-eating parasite was recently detected in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas and at a Florida quarantine facility.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration marshaling all available government resources to strengthen the state's NWS response.

"Although the New World screwworm fly is not yet present in Texas or the U.S., it's northward spread from Mexico toward the U.S. southern border poses a serious threat to Texas' livestock industry and wildlife," Abbott said in a January 29 press...

FDA’s 2026 Human Foods Program to Advance Food Safety, Nutrition, and Seafood Import Oversight

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has outlined its Human Foods Program (HFP) priority deliverables for 2026, emphasizing a robust agenda to enhance food safety, modernize regulatory frameworks, and promote better nutrition across the nation's food supply. This comprehensive plan addresses critical areas for agri-food producers, processors, and importers, with a sharper focus on seafood, chemicals, nutrition, and enforcement modernization.

Given the high volume of imported seafood demanded by US consumers, the FDA is prioritizing seafood safety as a key component of its 2026...

FDA’s 30-Month Traceability Rule Extension Draws Spotlight as January Deadline Nears

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first proposed in August 2025 to extend the compliance deadline for its Food Traceability Rule (FTR) by 30 months—a move that, if finalized, would push the date from January 20, 2026, to July 20, 2028.

As of now, companies are still required to comply by January 2026, which is just over a month away. This looming deadline, coupled with the proposal’s uncertainty, has sharply heightened industry anxiety, with some warning of possible operational shutdowns or severe disruptions for those unable...