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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
May
30
2019
NuTek Withdraws “Potassium Salt” Citizen Petition Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
21
2019
Maine Bans Phthalates in Food Packaging Keller and Heckman LLP
Oct
26
2022
Baby Food Lawsuit Dismissed for Relying on “Inferential Leaps” Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
5
2019
Printing Inks in Europe – Caught in a Time Warp Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
7
2022
External Evaluation of FDA’s Human Foods Program Published Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
15
2019
EPA Refuses to Approve Glyphosate Labels with Proposition 65 Cancer Warning Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
22
2022
Omnibus Bill for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 2617) – Cosmetics Summary Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
5
2019
How Do You Determine if a Functional Barrier Exists? Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
3
2023
FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Cocoa Flavanols in High Flavanol Cocoa Powder and Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
25
2019
FDA Partners With Leafy Greens Stakeholders in Arizona to Enhance Food Safety Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
30
2019
FSIS Constituent Update on Availability of Food Defense Resources and Upcoming FDA Webinar on the Updated Food Defense Plan Builder Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
13
2023
Status of FDA’s COVID-19 Guidance Documents When Public Health Emergency Expires Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
12
2023
Food Chemicals Ban Bill Moves Forward in California Assembly Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
25
2023
FDA to Reopen Comment Period for Guidance on Labeling of Plant-based Milk Alternatives Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
18
2019
New Proposed Class Action Over “Organic Dehydrated Cane Juice Solids” Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
8
2015
FDA Issues Final Rules to Implement FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP, and Third-Party Auditor Provisions Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
27
2019
FDA Won’t Enforce Pre-Market Review Requirement for E-Liquid Packaging Modified to Incorporate “Flow Restrictors” Keller and Heckman LLP
May
17
2023
Defense Victory in Mislabeling Lawsuit Affirmed on Preemption Grounds Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
31
2015
Poultry Practice Points Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
27
2016
CPSC Likely to Gain New Authority Over Some Nicotine-Containing E-Liquid Packages Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
10
2020
California Finalizes the Listing of Cannabis (Marijuana) Smoke and Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol as Reproductive Toxicants Under Proposition 65 Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
13
2023
FDA Issues Draft Guidance to Reduce Microbial Contamination in Tattoo Inks Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
2
2016
“Natural” Seal Appeal - Food Labeling Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
22
2020
CSPI Urges FDA to Take Enforcement Against Implied “Low Sugar” and “Reduced Sugar” Claims Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
2
2016
Genetically Modified (GM) Labeling Bill Clears Committee Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
1
2016
FDA Adds Five New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
2
2020
FDA Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule for Laboratory Accreditation Program Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
10
2023
Increase in Foodborne Illnesses Expected due to Climate Change Keller and Heckman LLP
 

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