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Trade Group Petitions FDA to Allow CBD Supplements

Posted on November 19, 2019

In the wake of rapidly increasing sales, FDA has continued to maintain that dietary supplements containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) are illegal under the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act. FDA

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New Proposed Class Action Over “Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice Solids”

Posted on November 18, 2019

Whole Foods Accused of Hiding Sugar In Oatmeal Ingredients (subscription to Law360 required)

As previously covered on this blog, a claim against Whole Foods involving the term “evaporated cane

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FDA Will Extend Enforcement Policy Allowing Some “Co-Manufacturers” Additional Time to Implement Certain FSMA Supply-Chain Program Requirements

Posted on November 11, 2019

We reported on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) November 2017 guidance giving certain co-manufacturers two more years to comply with requirements for a supply-chain program for certain raw materials

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American Academy of Pediatrics Raises Concerns Re Nonnutritive Sweeteners, Calls for Research and Labeling

Posted on November 7, 2019

On October 28, 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a policy statement, in which it questions the effects of nonnutritive sweeteners (NNSs) on children’s health. AAP notes that

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President Trump Announced Intent to Nominate Dr. Stephen Hahn as FDA Commissioner

Posted on November 6, 2019

On November 1, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Dr. Stephen Hahn to be the new FDA Commissioner. Dr. Hahn is a radiation oncologist and currently serves as the

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FDA Makes Available Testing Method for PFAS in Foods and Final Testing Results

Posted on November 5, 2019

PFAS, which is a catch-all term for a family of human-made substances known for their grease, water, and oil-resistant properties, are widely used in a variety of everyday products such

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USDA, EPA, and FDA Aim to Reduce Food Waste Through New Partnership with the Food Waste Reduction Alliance

Posted on November 1, 2019

As previously covered on this blog, food waste is a major issue in the United States. Government estimates indicate that Americans waste between 30 and 40 percent of the

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Federal Court’s Refusal to Issue Injunction is Appealed as Plaintiffs Continue First Amendment Challenge Against Missouri’s Meat Labeling Laws

Posted on October 28, 2019

Missouri was the first among many states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Wyoming, to enact laws restricting plant-based and cell-cultured products from being

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FDA Extends Compliance Deadline for New Nutritional Labeling Rules

Posted on October 25, 2019

As our readers are aware, in May 2016, FDA issued final rules to implement changes to the nutrition labeling and serving size regulations. Mandatory compliance with the new nutrition labeling

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FDA and FTC Send Warning Letter for Marketing Unapproved Drugs and Dietary Supplements Containing CBD

Posted on October 23, 2019

On October 10, the FDA and FTC sent a joint warning letter to Rooted Apothecary LLC for illegally selling unapproved drug products containing cannabidiol (CBD) online with unsubstantiated claims that

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