- On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the public comment period for its proposed rule on front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling by 60 days. Stakeholders
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Avocado Oil Company Moves to Dismiss False Labeling Suit
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- Sovena USA Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss (Law360 required) a proposed class action alleging that the company falsely labeled its avocado oil as “100% pure” despite diluting it
FDA to Hold Webinar on Updated “Healthy” Claim
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- FDA currently plans to hold a webinar on February 20, 2025, to provide an overview on the updated definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.”
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TTB Proposes Rules on Nutrition and Allergen Labeling on Alcoholic Beverages
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- On January 17, 2025, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposed two rules that would require nutrition and food allergen labeling on alcoholic beverages, including wines, distilled
FDA Proposes Front-of-Pack Nutrition Label Rule
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- On January 14, 2025, FDA issued a pre-publication version of a proposed rule requiring a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label on most packaged foods. The proposed FOP nutrition label would highlight
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Plant-Based Food Labeling
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- On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released “Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods: Draft Guidance for Industry”, which provides recommendations on best practices
FDA Sets Uniform Compliance Date for New Food Labeling Rules
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- FDA has set a uniform compliance date of January 1, 2028, for new food labeling rules issued between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026. This does not change existing
USDA and FDA Seek Information About Food Date Labeling
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- On December 3, 2024, USDA and FDA issued a joint Request for Information (RFI) about the use of food date labeling, including terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By,” and
80,000 Pounds of Butter Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen Warning
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- On October 11, 2024, Costco issued a recall for nearly 80,000 pounds of its Kirkland Signature butter due to a labeling oversight. Milk, classified as one of the nine major
Illinois Judge Dismisses Microplastics in Water Suit
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- An Illinois federal judge has granted Danone Waters of America’s request to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Evian spring water is falsely labeled as “natural” even though