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In today’s hyper-aware environment, concerns about food and drug safety are paramount for both companies and consumers.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the areas of biotech, food, and drug law. Additionally, laws including the 21st Century Cures Act, and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Processes), regulate industry standards/norms in food, cosmetics, and other industry-sectors. Visitors to the National Law Review will find the latest analysis of news, legislation, and upcoming cases/litigation as it relates to this area of law.

With researchers searching for new energy solutions and other developments in biotech, visitors to the NLR will have the opportunity to read content surrounding biosimilars, natural fuel production, medical devices, biotechnology, nanotechnology and materials, and the pharmaceuticals industry. Additionally, content relating to food and drug laws, limits on chemical use in cosmetic products, and other general health/safety topics are covered by the National Law Review and are updated regularly. Additionally, food safety and imports to the United States are also discussed as they become relevant. 

In addition to general health, science, and food/drug, the industry is also closely related to many of the issues related to intellectual property law. New applications for patents, intellectual property, licensing laws, and other areas which are governed by the PTAB court, often crossover into the industry.

New developments in legislation, including the legalization of recreational marijuana has created a new area ripe for legal analysis.  Regulations on how recreational marijuana can be advertised and marketed, distributed and the kind of insurance coverage necessary for dispensaries.  Additionally, employer drug-testing and marijuana statutes have been a hot area of litigation covered by the National Law Review.  

General practices in marketing standards, compliance of federal and state laws/legislation, licensing collaborations, and news related to bringing new products to the market, in the US and abroad, are among the areas visitors to NLR will read about daily. Drug pricing, changes in production standards, regulatory compliance, food safety and handling, drug laws (legalization of marijuana, both recreational and medicinal in the workplace), and labeling and nutritional requirements, are among the many topics covered by the National Law Review daily.

Visitors will always find the latest, up-to-date, most comprehensive coverage on the site. And, news and stories which affect the US, companies which are regulated in the industry, and multinational/international companies, are detailed regularly for NLR readers.

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Recent Biotechnology, Food & Drug Administration FDA News

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Publication Date Organization Sort descending
Nov
21
2017
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Convening Panels to Review Food Safety Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
23
2012
Intellectual Property Law Alert - Supreme Court Finds Broad Diagnostic Method Is Not Eligible for Patent Protection Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
2
2013
It’s Not Easy Being Green Re: Unions and Environmental Concerns Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
28
2014
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Issues Draft Guidance on Appropriate Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards in Medical Device Submissions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
11
2014
FDA Notifies Congress that It Intends to Regulate Laboratory Developed Tests Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
12
2015
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Transfer of a 510(k) Clearance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
7
2019
Restaurant Employers Take Note: DOL Proposes New FLSA Tip Regulations Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jul
12
2016
Prison Sentence for Responsible Corporate Actors Upheld Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
12
2016
Draft Guidance on 510(k)s: FDA Issues Guidance on When Medical Device Modifications Require a New 510(k) and on Software Changes [INFOGRAPHICS] Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
8
2021
Court Won’t Step in For OSHA in Pandemic-Plagued Meat Packing Plant Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
7
2017
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Use of Real-World Evidence to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Medical Devices Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
12
2017
FDA to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Developing a List of Pre-DSHEA Dietary Ingredients Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
11
2013
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Begins Process to Ban Adding Trans Fats to Food Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
2
2015
Drones May Soon Take Off in Agriculture Industry Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
17
2015
Federal Circuit Invalidates Sequenom’s Fetal DNA Prenatal Diagnosis Patent as Not Patent Eligible Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Sep
25
2019
The FLSA Protects Colorado’s Recreational Cannabis Workers Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
13
2015
New York Federal Court Authorizes Pharmaceutical Firm to Engage in Off-label Promotion Using Certain Specific Information and Statements Alert Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
7
2019
U.S. Set To Impose Retaliatory Tariffs On $7.5 Billion In EU Goods Following WTO’s Airbus Ruling Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
13
2016
What You May Not Know (But Should) About Voluntarily Surrendering Your DEA Registration Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
20
2016
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Cybersecurity for Medical Devices Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Feb
26
2020
FDA Issues More Guidance On Intentional Adulteration Of Food Rule Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
29
2023
Nonimmigrant Travelers Can Now Board Flights to U.S. Without Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Barnes & Thornburg LLP
May
31
2016
FDA Addresses Postmarket Surveillance For Medical Devices In Final Guidance Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
11
2016
FDA Finalized Guidance on Including Patient Preference Information in Certain Medical Device Pre-Market Submissions Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2016
Updated, Expanded Guidance Issued for Food Facility Registration Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
30
2017
New Guidance for Medical Device Industry, FDA Staff on 510(k) Submissions for Changes to Existing Devices Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
23
2018
New Guidance Details FDA’s Intent to Use Discretion for Enforcing Portions of Food Safety Modernization Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Apr
20
2018
FDA to Expand Abbreviated 510(k) Pathway for Medical Devices by Allowing Comparison to Performance Criteria Barnes & Thornburg LLP
 

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