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FDA Releases Results on Sampling of “Dairy-Free” Dark Chocolate for Milk Allergen

Posted on October 2, 2020

On October 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the results of its sampling project on domestically manufactured dark chocolate bars and dark chocolate chips labeled with

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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Plant-Based “Milk”

Posted on April 15, 2020

On April 11, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam vetoed a bill that would have limited the use of the term “milk.” HB 119 was introduced to the Virginia House on December

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Dairy Industry Urges FDA to Prohibit the Use of Traditional Dairy Terms on Plant-Based Products

Posted on March 5, 2020

In a February 2020 letter, a group of 58 lawmakers urged FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn to prohibit plant-based alternatives from labeling their products with traditional dairy terms. The lawmakers noted

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FSANZ Releases 2019 Food Recall Statistics

Posted on February 28, 2020

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released its food recall statistics for 2019. Recalls were down from 100 in 2018 to 87 in 2019. The most common cause of

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Mexican Chamber of Deputies Approves Bill that Prohibits Use of Dairy Terms on Plant-Based Alternatives

Posted on January 9, 2020

In late December 2019, Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies’ voted in favor of a reform to the Ley de la Propiedad Industrial (“Industrial and Federal Property of Consumer Protection law”), which

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Ben & Jerry’s Sued Over “Happy Cows” Claim (subscription to Law360 required)

Posted on November 14, 2019

On October 29, 2019, Plaintiff James Ehlers, a former Vermont gubernatorial candidate, filed a proposed class action complaint in the federal U.S. District Court in Vermont. In the complaint,

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‘Dairy Pride Act’ Introduced Again

Posted on March 19, 2019

As previously reported on this blog, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin’s (D-WI) introduction of the Dairy Pride Act in 2017 was met with controversy. On March 14, 2019, Sen. Baldwin,

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National Milk Producers Federation Petitions FDA on Non-Dairy Alternative Labels

Posted on February 27, 2019

As previously reported on this blog, FDA’s comment period on the use of the terms, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, in the labeling of plant-based products ended on

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More States Attempt to Ban Sodas from Kids’ Meals

Posted on February 5, 2019

Recently introduced Kids’ Meal Bills in Connecticut and Rhode Island would prohibit restaurants from including soft drink beverages on children’s menus and in children’s meals. More specifically, Connecticut House Bill

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Plant-Based Milk Labeling Comment Period Ends; Debate Continues

Posted on January 29, 2019

As previously reported in September on this blog, FDA requested comments on the use of dairy terms—such as milk, yogurt, and cheese—in the labeling of plant-based products. FDA’s Standards

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