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House Introduces Bill to Regulate CBD in Food

Posted on December 8, 2021

On December 2, a bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives introduced the “CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act of 2021” which would establish federal standards and require the FDA

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FDA Seeks Information on N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC)

Posted on November 29, 2021

N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is widely available as a dietary supplement and is also used to treat acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning and other conditions, such as lung collapse. In July 2020, the U.S.

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Biden To Nominate Califf for FDA Commissioner

Posted on November 17, 2021

On November 12, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Dr. Robert Califf to be the new Commissioner of Food and Drugs. Dr. Califf, who is internationally recognized as an

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FDA Enters Food Safety Agreements with Four States

Posted on October 13, 2021

On October 7, the FDA announced that the Agency entered into domestic mutual reliance agreements with California, Florida, Utah, and Wisconsin. The mutual reliance agreements facilitate a coordinated effort between

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FDA Announces Food Traceability Challenge Winners

Posted on September 17, 2021

Earlier this year we reported on FDA’s launch of the FDA New Era of Smarter Food Safety Low- or No-Cost Tech-Enabled Traceability Challenge. The public challenge sought to encourage

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FDA PFAS Testing Update: Processed Foods

Posted on August 27, 2021

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

Posted on August 25, 2021

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

Posted on August 19, 2021

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

Posted on August 13, 2021

The European Commission has again taken aim to reduce the presence of heavy metals in food by setting new limits for lead and cadmium in certain food products. Lead and

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Food Labeling Modernization Act Introduced in Congress

Posted on August 5, 2021

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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