As 2015 wraps up, there have been several important developments in Food Safety, Labeling, and Nutrition, most notably the FY 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill expected to pass the House and Senate on Friday, December 18. The bill contains several important provisions for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as for supplemental nutrition programs. Legislative activity on these issues will continue into 2016, when Congress may consider several related reauthorizations and legislative measures.

In addition to the 2016 legislative agenda, next year promises important developments in several food product litigations, in addition to three Supreme Court rulings that could clarify the requirements for bringing and obtaining certification in class action lawsuits.