- FDA released per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing results yesterday from its first survey of nationally-distributed processed foods collected for the Total Diet Study (TDS). 164 of the 167 tested
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FDA Publishes Export Certification Guidance
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- FDA recently published the guidance document “FDA Export Certification: Guidance for Industry,” which is intended to provide a general description of the FDA’s export certification to industry and
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Coca-Cola “Slightly Sweet” Case Dismissed
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- On July 12, the Southern District of New York dismissed a putative class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola and their Gold Peak iced tea. The plaintiff had alleged violations of various
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EU Revises Lead and Cadmium Limits
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Food Labeling Modernization Act Introduced in Congress
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- The Food Labeling Modernization Act (FLMA) was introduced to both Houses of Congress on August 3, 2021. If passed, the 35-page legislation co-sponsored by Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senator
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New Food Chemical Legislation Introduced
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- On July 26, 2021, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) announced the introduction of the Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2021 (FCRA, H.R. 4694). The FCRA, co-sponsored by Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and
FDA Plans Summit on E-Commerce and Food Safety
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- FDA announced it plans to host a three-day virtual event on October 19–21 , 2021. The agency seeks to discuss and exchange perspectives with industry stakeholders and interested parties about
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House Revives and Passes PFAS Bill
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- The House of Representatives passed the PFAS Action Act to regulate the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on July 21, 2021. The bill’s passing follows FDA’s recently published
Senators Unveil Draft Bill with Pathway for CBD
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- Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) unveiled a lengthy discussion draft titled the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act on July 14. The draft language is
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FDA Issues New Draft Guidance on Imported Food
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FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Oversight of Food Products Covered by Systems Recognition Arrangements
- On July 12, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published notice of a new
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