- On May 26, 2025, the Texas House passed SB 25 with bipartisan support. SB 25, also known as the ‘Make Texas Healthy Again’ bill, focuses on promoting nutritional awareness and
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MAHA Report Cites Nonexistent, likely AI-Generated, Studies
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- As we previously blogged on May 23, 2025, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission published its report detailing what it claims to be the main causes of chronic diseases.
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court Bans References to Animals in Plant-based Foods
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- On May 2, 2025, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ruled that designations referring to animal species are not allowed to label plant-based meat substitutes (here is the official press
Montana and Indiana Pass Laws Targeting Cultured Meat Products
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- On May 1, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed HB401, which bans the sale, distribution, and manufacture of “cell-cultured edible products.” HB 401 defines the term “cell-cultured edible product” as
Senator Calls for Food Safety Oversight Reform
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- On May 21, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced a bill titled the “Study And Framework for Efficiency in Food Oversight and Organizational Design Act of 2025” or the “SAFE FOOD
FDA Shifts Inspections to States and AI to Help Boost Efficiency
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- After a slowdown in FDA inspections during the first quarter of 2025 and the mass departure of over 3,500 employees, FDA is pivoting to state authority and generative AI technology
MAHA Commission Releases “Make Our Children Healthy Again” Report
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- Yesterday, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again” report outlining its priorities for improving the health of American children. President Trump requested the
Handel’s Accused of Hiding Synthetic Dyes in its “Homemade” Ice Cream
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- Yesterday, a proposed false advertising class action was filed in California against Handel’s, alleging the ice cream retailer claims its frozen treats are “homemade,” use “the best ingredients,” and follow
FDA Warning Letter Takes Issue with Designation of Substance as Dietary Ingredient
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- In a Warning Letter posted yesterday (but issued in April), FDA warned Gluten Free Remedies LLC that one of their dietary supplement products was adulterated because it declared sulbutiamine as
Nebraska to Restrict SNAP Soda and Energy Drink Purchases
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- On May 19, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed the first-ever waiver allowing Nebraska to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds to purchase certain