The continued uptick in “Natural” and “Organic” claims combined with increased consumer confusion concerns may result in new and strengthened federal regulations. (subscription to Bloomberg BNA required)
- Foods sporting “natural”
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Ninth Circuit Neutralizers
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Ninth Circuit puts food labeling challenge on hold pending FDA action.
- As food industry stakeholders are well aware, “natural” claims invite the risk of consumer class action challenges in the
“Natural” Seal Appeal
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Organic & Natural Health Association abandons plan to develop a “natural” seal program.
- As the food industry is well aware, significant risk, debate, and confusion surround the use of “natural”
Naturally Modified
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- Challenges to “natural” claims continue to proliferate in court rooms across the United
The Nuances of “Natural”
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FDA requests comments on “natural” definition.
- As food industry stakeholders are well aware, the use of the term “natural” in food labeling and advertising is fraught with ambiguity and risk
FDA Burns Tobacco
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- FDA has the authority to regulate various tobacco products (cigarettes, cigarette tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco, and smokeless tobacco)
Newly Not Natural?
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FDA warning letter causes confusion about “natural” claims for HFCS.
- FDA’s informal policy regarding the use of the term, “natural” is that nothing artificial (including artificial flavors) or synthetic (including
GM Again, Naturally
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“100% Natural” claim challenged on products that contain GM ingredient. (subscription to Law360 required)
- As the food industry is well aware, lawsuits challenging “natural” claims continue to proliferate nationwide,
Plaintiff Paydays on Pause
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Continuing a trend, “all-natural” settlement includes no consumer payout.
- As the food industry is well aware, numerous class action lawsuits continue to be filed in California and in other jurisdictions