FDA’s regulatory authority extended to all tobacco products.
- As covered previously on this blog, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the Family
FINAL RULE
FSMA Final Rule Watch: Whistleblower Protection
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OSHA issues final rule implementing FSMA whistleblower provisions.
- The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) added section 1012 to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) to provide
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FSMA Final Rule Follow-Up
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K&H publishes summary of FSMA final rule to implement sanitary transportation requirements for human and animal food.
- As promised, Keller and Heckman LLP has prepared a summary of FDA’s
FSMA Final Rule Watch: Sanitary Transportation
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FDA releases final rule to implement sanitary food transportation requirements under FSMA.
- On April 5, FDA announced the issuance of a final rule to implement sanitary food transportation requirements under
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Cattle Call: FDA Finalizes BSE Rule
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FDA issues final rule related to BSE risk reduction.
- Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) — also called “mad cow disease” — is a fatal and progressive neurologic disease that affects cattle.
Fatty Acid Follow-Up
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FDA issues guidance to help food companies comply with final rule for omega-3 fatty acid claims.
- In April 2014, FDA published a final rule prohibiting certain nutrient content claims for
Looser Livestock Export Rules
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USDA loosens livestock export rules.
- The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has regulatory authority over both the import and export of
PFC Packaging Proscription
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FDA bans three chemicals used in the production of paper and paperboard.
- FDA regulates the use of so-called “indirect” food additives. In general, these are substances that may come
USDA Beefs Up Product Tracing
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- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulates the safety of meat
Postscripts
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Parties settle “Made in USA” lawsuit in California. (subscription to Law360 required)
- As previously covered on this blog, a product may bear a “Made in USA”-type (MIU) claim in accordance