## Introduction

In a significant move signaling the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) commitment to workplace safety, all employees of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) who were laid off last year have been reinstated. The announcement made on January 14, 2026, by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) marks the culmination of nine months of diligent organizing efforts by labor unions and public health advocates. This reinstatement n...

## Introduction

In a significant move that could impact food manufacturing and consumer safety, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on February 10, 2026, that it will reassess the safety of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a widely used food preservative. Commonly found in various products ranging from frozen meals to deli meats and breakfast cereals, BHA has long been a staple in food preservation. However, recent concerns raised by health advocates have prompted the FDA to take a...