- The U.S. District Court of the Western District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction last week blocking enforcement of Section 9 of Texas Senate Bill 25, which requires food
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RFK, Jr. Discusses GRAS on 60 Minutes
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- On February 15, 2026, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on 60 Minutes, along with former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler, to discuss plans to
California’s SB 1033 Would Require Heavy Metal Disclosures for Protein Products
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- On February 11, 2026, Sen. Padilla introduced SB 1033, which would establish new state-level testing and heavy metal disclosure requirements for bulk and packaged protein products sold in California.
New GRAS Legislation Proposed (GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act)
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- On February 3, 2026, Rep. Mike Lawler introduced the GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act, which, if passed, would require a newly-created Board to review all “covered GRAS designations.”
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FDA Launches Re-Assessment of BHA, Publishes RFI
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- On February 10, 2026, FDA announced the launch of a “comprehensive re-assessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)” to “consider whether BHA is safe under its current conditions of use in food
Dunkin’ Refreshers Suit Dismissed; Labels Describe Flavor, Not Ingredients
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- A New York federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit (Law360 subscription required) claiming that Dunkin’ falsely advertised its “Refresher” beverages as containing real fruit. According to the judge, menu labels
State‑Level GRAS Disclosure Bills Regain Momentum in NY and NJ
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- State‑level scrutiny of the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) framework continues, with recent legislative activity in both New York and New Jersey signaling sustained interest in chemical disclosure
FDA Announces Update to “No Artificial Colors” Claims, Approves Two Color Additive Petitions
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- On February 5, 2026, FDA announced via a letter to food manufacturers that the Agency intends to exercise enforcement discretion regarding certain voluntary claims relating to the absence of certified
DOJ Sues Michigan Over Cage-Free Egg Law
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- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the State of Michigan on January 22, 2026, alleging that Michigan’s ban on the sale of eggs produced by hens
FDA Releases Total Diet Study Interactive Tool
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- On January 27, 2026, FDA announced the release of the Total Diet Study Interface (TDSi). The tool provides consumers access to findings from the Agency’s Total Diet Study, which