- Last week the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a grant of summary judgment for Defendants Walgreen Co. and International Vitamin Corporation (IVC) on preemption grounds
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FDA Issues Second Edition of Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals
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- On August 16, 2024, FDA issued Edition 2 of the Draft Guidance for Industry: Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals covering target mean and upper bound concentrations for sodium in commercially processed,
FTC Finalizes Rule Against Fake Reviews and Testimonials
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- On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) announced its Final Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (Final Rule) to rein in
UPSIDE Sues Florida Over Cell-Grown Meat Ban
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- UPSIDE Foods (UPSIDE), a cultivated meat company, has sued the state of Florida over the state’s ban (SB 1084) on the sale and manufacturing of “cultivated” meat. The
NASEM Releases Report on Infant Formula Market Challenges
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- Last month, the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a 401-page report which analyzed the 2022 infant formula shortage, highlighted the vulnerabilities in the infant formula market,
Illinois Judge Dismisses Bottled Water False Ad Complaint
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- An Illinois federal judge dismissed a proposed class action (Law360 subscription required) alleging that water labeled as “100% Natural Spring Water” is misleading due to the presence of microplastics. According
FDA Releases Summary Report on Fresh Herbs Sampling Assignment
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- On July 26, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released findings from its sampling assignment that collected and tested domestic and imported basil, cilantro, and parsley. FDA sought
APHIS Announces Flexibility Allowing for Reuse of BRS Import Labels
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- On August 2nd USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Service (BRS) announced a new flexibility which permits the reuse of BRS import labels.
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FDA to Hold Public Meeting on Post-Market Chemical Assessment
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- On September 25, 2024, FDA will hold a public meeting on the development of an enhanced systematic process for post-market assessment of chemicals in food. The Agency intends to share
Olive Oil Fraud and Mislabeling Cases in EU Hit Record High
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- The EU has seen a record number of potential fraud, safety, and mislabeling cases involving olive oil so far this year as demand increases for what is considered a kitchen