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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
Jul
15
2016
B2B or not B2B: Application of the NHCR to Business-to-Business Commercial Communications Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
7
2016
EU Policy Update, October 2016: Brexit and the EU’s Response; Communication and Media Policies; Energy and Climate Change Policies; Trade Policy and Sanctions Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
12
2016
China Food and Drug Administration Releases Draft Classification Catalogue of Medical Devices Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
18
2017
FDA Issues Discussion Paper on Possible Regulatory Approach for Laboratory Developed Tests Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
10
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – April 7, 2017 Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
14
2017
EU Policy Update, July 2017: Brexit and Elections in the UK and France; Tech and Digital Single Market Policies; Communication and Media Policies; Energy and Environment Policies; Internal Market and Financial Services Policies Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
22
2017
AG’s Opinion – Licensed and Unlicensed Medicines May Fall Within the Same Relevant Product Market Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
15
2017
Digital Health Checkup (Bonus): Product Liability and Insurance Coverage Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
10
2018
Insurance Coverage for Opioid Lawsuits & Investigations Covington & Burling LLP
May
23
2014
Senate Republicans Press Food and Drug Association on Draft Guidances Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
7
2014
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Voluntary Consensus Standards Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
23
2014
New Food Safety Law for China Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
31
2014
FDA Finalizes Appeals Guidance on Section 517A of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
21
2014
The German Supreme Administrative Court Confirms That E-Cigarettes Are Not Medicines Or Medical Devices Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
13
2014
Comprehensive New EU Food Labeling Regulation Goes Into Effect December 13 Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
18
2014
Indonesia — Can it Unleash Needed Investment? Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
20
2015
CFDA Proposes New Regulations on the Accreditation of Medical Device Trial Sites: China Food and Drug Administration Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
9
2015
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Combination Product Manufacturing Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
31
2015
German Exemptions from Mandatory Rebates for Pharma Companies Are in Line with EU State Aid Rules Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
20
2015
Italian Medicines Agency Makes Public Assessment Reports Available on its Website Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
20
2016
Non-Trade Agreements Act-Compliant Covered Drugs Must be Offered to VA in Coming Weeks Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
21
2016
French Supreme Court upholds Sanofi’s generic denigration fine Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
24
2017
Italian Council of State Improves Access to Investigational Medicines Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
8
2018
Hoffmann-La Roche – Some Broader Implications Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
29
2014
Innovations in Vaccine Delivery in Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
16
2014
President Obama’s Response to the Ebola Crisis Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
13
2014
Contract Farming in Africa Increases Productivity, Reduces Post-Harvest Loss Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
8
2015
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on 510(k) Transfers Covington & Burling LLP
 

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