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Bill Requiring Soda Warning Labels Introduced in California Senate Again

Posted on March 7, 2017

California State Senator Bill Monning (D-Carmel) introduced a bill that would require health warning labels on sugary beverages sold in California. More specifically, SB 300, referred to as the

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CA Finalizes Proposition 65 Rule Regarding Point-Of- Sale Warnings for Bisphenol A (BPA)

Posted on December 16, 2016

As previously covered on this blog, BPA was added to the Prop 65 list as a reproductive toxicant in May 2015, with an effective date in May 2016. On

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Menu Labeling Update

Posted on November 30, 2016

As previously covered on this blog, FDA has been in the process of implementing menu labeling provisions added to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by the Affordable

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Furfuryl Alcohol Added to Prop 65

Posted on October 17, 2016

Furfuryl alcohol was recently added to California’s Proposition 65 list of carcinogens, effective September 30, 2016.

Proposition 65, also known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of

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Food Industry Generally Supports Extending POS Signage for Calif. Prop 65 BPA Warnings

Posted on October 4, 2016

The food and beverage industry generally supports extending the use of point-of-sale (POS) signage to indicate exposures from bisphenol A (BPA) present in cans, lids, and caps of packaged food…
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New Settlement Terms for California’s Prop 65 Become Effective Oct. 1

Posted on September 30, 2016

Amendments to California’s Proposition 65 settlement terms, penalty amounts, and attorney’s fees in civil actions filed by private persons become effective October 1, 2016.

By way of background, Proposition 65—also

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Prop 65: CA Adopts New “Clear and Reasonable Warning” Requirements

Posted on September 6, 2016

California issues final rule adopting new “clear and reasonable warnings” required under Proposition 65.

By way of background, on November 27, 2015, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

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Ractopamine Rancor

Posted on August 30, 2016

An upcoming Appeals Court decision may embolden consumer advocacy groups to bypass administrative remedies in favor of the courts. (subscription to Food Chemical News required)