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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

Title
Publication Date Organization Sort descending
May
16
2017
FDA Issues New Guidance on Food Safety Modernization Act’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
12
2017
Lean Finely Textured Beef Litigation – BPI’s Defamation Lawsuit Against ABC News Heats Up Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
1
2021
Cultured Meat: Shaping the Future of Foods Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
26
2017
New “Natural” Lawsuit Targets Sanderson Farms’ “100 Percent Natural” Chicken Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
24
2021
Court Agrees to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Hostess’ Carrot-less Carrot Cake Donut Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
7
2017
USDA Seeks Stakeholder Input to Support Forthcoming Proposed GM Labeling Rule Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
10
2021
Senate Passes Sesame Allergen Labeling Bill Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
18
2021
FDA Issues Import Alert for Higenamine Supplements Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
31
2021
Congressmembers Introduce The Baby Food Safety Act Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
3
2017
EFSA Issues Draft Opinion Related to Genotoxicity Assessments Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
11
2017
GMO Labeling Law Update: USDA Releases Study Exploring Potential Challenges of Using Electronic and Digital Disclosures on Food Labels Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
19
2017
The European Union Proposes Further Restrictions on BPA Use Keller and Heckman LLP
Oct
20
2017
Breaking News: Two Key China Food Packaging Standards Now Take Effect Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
15
2017
IFSAC Releases New Report on Foodborne Illness Source Attribution Estimate for 2013 Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
5
2018
FSMA Update: FDA Issues Guidance on Enforcement Discretion Related to FSMA Provisions Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
1
2018
New EFSA Report Finds Antimicrobial Resistance Persists in Humans, Animals and Food Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
7
2018
GAO Report: FDA Can Do More to Achieve Food Safety & Nutrition Goals Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
16
2018
Outcome of the last Codex alimentarius Committee setting standards in Nutrition and Food for Special Dietary Uses, including "baby foods" (5-9 Decembe 2017; Berlin, Germany) Keller and Heckman LLP
May
18
2021
Virginia to Ban Expanded Polystyrene Take-out Containers Starting in 2023, Commits to Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics at State Agencies Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
15
2021
Will new breeding technics get a new legal framework? Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
11
2018
The Regulations of Food-Contact Materials in the Middle East Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
16
2018
Reopening of Public Comment Period for USDA’s Proposed Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances under the Organic Foods Production Act Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
25
2018
CDC Expands Warning of Multistate Outbreak of E. coli Linked to Romaine Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
14
2021
Federal Trade Commission Finalizes Made in USA Labeling Rule Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
23
2021
House Revives and Passes PFAS Bill Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
2
2021
New Food Chemical Legislation Introduced Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
11
2018
European Commission Publishes 11th Amendment to the EU Plastics Regulation Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
13
2021
EU Revises Lead and Cadmium Limits Keller and Heckman LLP
 

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