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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
Aug
31
2018
Save the Date – BARDA Industry Day Is Coming Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
18
2014
China's Legislature Releases Draft Food Safety Law for Public Comment Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
2
2014
China Issues Multiple Final Rules and Proposals to Implement Recent Revisions to its Core Medical Device Regulation Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
1
2014
Governance Challenges, Social Barriers, and the Upcoming U.S. Mission to Fight Ebola Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
2
2014
Ghana Achieves “Zero Hunger” Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
2
2016
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Codevelopment of Companion Diagnostics Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
28
2016
French Pilot on Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) for Dairy and Meat in Processed Foods Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
5
2017
California Law Aims to Scrutinize Drug Pricing Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
9
2018
Commission publishes draft rules on country of origin/place of provenance indications for primary ingredients Covington & Burling LLP
Mar
27
2018
China Reorganizes Food and Drug, Healthcare Agencies in Significant Reform Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
9
2018
Federal Circuit Decision in Medical Device Case Sheds Light on “Exceptionality” Analysis for Attorney Fees Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
27
2018
Secretary Azar Says HHS Will Reform Health Privacy Regulations Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
2
2014
EU Court Of Justice Further Clarifies Definition Of Medicinal Products – And Raises New Questions Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
13
2014
Looking Towards the Future of Pharmaceuticals in Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
10
2014
FDA Finalizes Guidance for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
16
2015
FDA Publishes Draft Guidances Describing General Wellness Claims and Risk-Based Classification of Accessories Covington & Burling LLP
Feb
7
2015
21st Century Cures Discussion Draft Act Proposes Changes to Medical Device Regulation Covington & Burling LLP
Sep
14
2015
General Court Makes Interim Order to Protect Confidentiality in Pari Pharma Transparency Case Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
3
2016
Italian Medicines Agency Publishes New Concept Paper on Biosimilars Covington & Burling LLP
Jun
2
2017
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – June 2, 2017: Double Taxation Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the European Union, Environmental Liability, JURI Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
22
2018
FDA Announces Broad Plan to Improve and Expedite Dissemination of Recall Information to Consumers Covington & Burling LLP
Jan
29
2018
Recent Support of Countermeasure Development Poised to Continue in Reauthorization of PAHPA Covington & Burling LLP
Jul
28
2016
Medical Marijuana in Illinois: Billion Dollar Industry in Need of Bank Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
23
2014
Illinois Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana for Epileptic Adults and Children Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Oct
20
2014
Time is of the Essence: Review Your Workplace Policies Before Medical Marijuana is Available in IL Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Jul
21
2015
Cheers! A Brief Look at Recent Changes to the Illinois Liquor Control Act Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Feb
3
2018
Recent Challenges to the Use of Hair Follicle Drug Testing Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
Mar
22
2016
Zero Tolerance: Employer Liability/Employee Rights Under Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C.
 

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