August 6, 2025

The FDA is currently reviewing and eliminating more than 50 outdated or obsolete Standards of Identity—a move that signals a growing awareness that food regulations must evolve with the marketplace. It's a step toward modernizing policy to better reflect how consumers eat, how companies innovate, and how today’s food systems actually work.

This shift raises an important question: Should the USDA be taking similar steps—especially when it comes to red meat?