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New “Product of USA” Label Rule: FSIS Hosts Compliance Webinars

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is preparing for the new compliance deadline for voluntary “Product of USA” claims on meat, poultry, and egg products. Two webinars are scheduled — one for industry stakeholders on December 15, 2025, and another for state officials on December 16.

U.S. Trade Chief Says China Is Meeting Deal Conditions

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) head, Jamieson Greer, stated China is reportedly complying with the terms of recent bilateral trade deals. This claim comes at a time when U.S.-China trade tensions remain high, but regulatory and compliance watchers note that such statements may influence import controls, tariffs, and supply-chain compliance requirements under changing trade laws.

Fleet Software Firm Points to Growing Maintenance and Compliance Pressure in North American Fleet Industry

This report from a fleet-software provider highlighted increasing maintenance needs and compliance demands for vehicle fleets in Canada and the United States. The firm indicates that regulatory oversight, safety audits, and environmental compliance requirements are rising, pushing fleet operators to invest in better software, tracking, and documentation to avoid fines or shutdowns.

🧠 Expert Take

I think also the other side of the coin is the use of AI for non-investment purposes, so think compliance, operational purposes, to the point that you made earlier, just assessing staffing needs and how those can be addressed, and AI can be a huge time saver. So we’re looking at firms that are, we’re seeing firms that are considering whether they should disclose, for example, in their form ADV, the use of artificial intelligence, even if it is for that internal use case only that we talked about at the top of the podcast.  Christine Schleppergrell from Morgan Lewis.

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Compliance for Blockchain and Crypto Startups

Blockchain startups and crypto firms face unique compliance challenges around licensing, anti-money laundering (AML), data security, and global regulations. The guide from Planet Compliance outlines best practices: start with strong KYC/AML policies, maintain clear audit trails, ensure transparency in transactions, and stay updated with evolving jurisdictional laws. Implementing robust compliance frameworks upfront helps such startups reduce legal risk, build trust with regulators and users, and prepare for future regulatory changes.

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