- On February 22, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance to ensure appropriate labeling of plant-based products that are marketed and sold as milk alternatives
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Court Enjoins Enforcement of Arkansas Meat Labeling Law
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- On September 30, 2022, a federal Court permanently enjoined Arkansas from enforcing provisions of a state law (Arkansas Code § 2-1-305(2),(5),(6),(8),(9), and (10)) which would have prevented Plaintiff
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Lawsuit Alleges Plant Butter Deceptively Labeled
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- A class-action lawsuit has alleged that Upfield US Inc. deceptively labeled its “Country Crock Plant Butter” as “Made with Almond Oil” and with images of almonds on the principal display
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Temporary Reprieve From French Ban on “Meaty” Words in Labeling of Plant-Based Foods
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France Restricts Labeling for Plant-Based Proteins
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- Beginning on October 1, 2022, plant-based meat alternative products in France will face new labeling challenges. The decree (in French) prohibits manufacturers of plant-based products from using “sector-specific terminology
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Beyond Meat Sued Over Protein Content Claims
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- A proposed consumer class action lawsuit was filed against Beyond Meat, Inc. on June 10, alleging that the plant-based meat manufacturer embellished the amount of protein contained in its line
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Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint in Morningstar Farms “Veggie” Product Labeling Suit
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Kellogg Says ‘Veggie’ Means ‘No Meat,’ Not ‘Vegetables’ (Law360 Subscription Required)
- The judge in a proposed class action lawsuit before the Northern District of California dismissed the plaintiff’s initial complaint
CFIA Update on Simulated Meat and Poultry Proposal
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- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently released a report on feedback it received during its consultation with stakeholders and consumers regarding its proposal to develop guidelines for simulated meat
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House Asks FDA to Clarify Plant-Based Food Labels
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- On June 30, the House Committee on Appropriations approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Funding Bill. In a report accompanying the
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Texas House Passes Plant-, Cell-, and Insect-Based Food Labeling Restrictions
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- On May 10, Texas state lawmakers passed a bill that would prohibit plant-based, cell-based, or insect-based food products that do not contain meat from slaughtered animals from using terms like
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