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Sharpless: ‘No Pause’ Following Gottlieb’s Departure

Posted on May 8, 2019

As previously reported on this blog, Ned Sharpless succeeded Scott Gottlieb as Acting FDA Commissioner in April 2019. Prior to Sharpless’ tenure, it was unclear whether the agency would

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Ned Sharpless Named New Acting FDA Commissioner

Posted on March 25, 2019

As previously reported on this blog, on March 5, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced plans to resign from his post as FDA Commissioner beginning in April. Gottlieb was confirmed

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FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns

Posted on March 6, 2019

On Tuesday, March 5, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced he would resign at the end of the month. Gottlieb, a physician and former deputy commissioner in the George W. Bush

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FDA and USDA Are Back to Work, But Getting Back to “Normal” May Still Take Time

Posted on January 28, 2019

FDA and USDA employees furloughed during the 35-day partial government shutdown have returned to work this morning after the President signed legislation on Friday to temporarily reopen the government

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USDA and FDA Continue to Call Back Workers Amid Partial Shutdown

Posted on January 22, 2019

As previously reported on this blog, without either a fiscal year 2019 appropriation or a Continuing Resolution, a partial government shutdown, which began on December 22, 2018, has continued

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FDA Takes Proactive Approach, Releases Statement on Voluntarily Recalled Whey Powder

Posted on July 25, 2018

In an unusual move, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., released a statement on July 24 regarding the voluntary recall of certain products that contain whey powder that may be contaminated

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FDA Proposes Rule to Extend Nutrition Labeling Compliance Date 1.5 Years

Posted on September 29, 2017

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 requirements for food products was

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Gottlieb Tweets New Nutrition Labeling Compliance Date Extension “Closer to 18 Months”

Posted on September 18, 2017

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 requirements for food products was

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FDA Commissioner Issues Statement Touting Menu Labeling Rule, Announces Additional Guidance is Forthcoming

Posted on August 28, 2017

Over the past several years, FDA has been in the process of implementing menu labeling provisions added to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by the Affordable Care Act.

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FDA: No Plans to Reopen Nutrition Facts Label Rule

Posted on June 21, 2017

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 requirements for food products was

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