FDA releases Foods and Veterinary Medicine (FVM) program’s future plans.
- FDA’s Foods and Veterinary Medicine (FVM) program encompasses the Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine (OFVM), the Center for Food
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Recalls Revisited
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HHS OIG issues early alert criticizing FDA’s food recall procedures.
- Under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FDA now has mandatory recall authority over conventional foods. However, FDA has
Honing in on “Healthy”
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FDA to revisit definition of “healthy” on food labels.
- FDA regulations prescribe qualifying criteria for foods to bear the claim that they are “healthy” (including related terms) (21 CFR 101.65(d)).
Pets and Vets: Therapeutic Vet Diet CPG Finalized
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FDA finalizes enforcement policy with respect to therapeutic veterinary diets.
- As a general matter, companies may not make therapeutic or “drug” claims in connection with the marketing of food or
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Lunch Lines, Lunch Fines
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USDA proposes rule to enhance enforcement of nutrition standards in schools.
- Enacted in 2010, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) set nutrition standards for schools. First Lady Michelle Obama is
Ninth Circuit Neutralizers
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Ninth Circuit puts food labeling challenge on hold pending FDA action.
- As food industry stakeholders are well aware, “natural” claims invite the risk of consumer class action challenges in the
Cheese Controls
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FDA revisiting its safety criteria for raw milk cheese.
- For years, FDA has been warning consumers about the potential health risks associated with consuming raw milk products (i.e., products made
Ample Samples
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FDA targets cucumbers and hot peppers as part of its FY 2016 sampling program.
- Since 2014, FDA has been developing a robust surveillance sampling program intended to promote food safety.
The Nuances of “Natural”
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FDA requests comments on “natural” definition.
- As food industry stakeholders are well aware, the use of the term “natural” in food labeling and advertising is fraught with ambiguity and risk
IND Inroads
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- As a general matter, human clinical research studies to evaluate the therapeutic benefits of