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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
Mar
29
2016
FSMA Funds: More Green for Greens Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
17
2020
Consumer Brands Association Urges U.S. Government to Prevent Global Export Restrictions on Materials Needed to Treat and Prevent the Coronavirus Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
19
2020
ECHA Considers Additional Phthalate for REACH Authorization List; EFSA Publishes Updated Risk Assessment on Five Phthalates Authorized for Food Contact Plastics Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
2
2016
FDA Draft Guidance: Scaling Back Sodium Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
26
2020
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Files Lawsuit Against the State of California Alleging OEHHA Failed to Include Processed Meat on Prop 65 List Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
15
2016
World Health Organization Report: Drinks In Hot Water Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
24
2016
Styrene Information and Research Center Submits Abandonment Petition to FDA on Flavoring Uses of Styrene Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
19
2016
FDA’s Foods and Veterinary Medicine Futures: Ten Year Strategic Plan Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
27
2016
FDA Dairy Exports: Milk Matters Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
9
2016
Labeling Requirement: FDA Publishes Nutrition Facts FAQs Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
29
2020
FDA Issues Temporary Policy Regarding Certain Accredited Third-Party Certification Program Requirements During COVID-19 Keller and Heckman LLP
May
7
2020
Consumer Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Folgers Coffee Cannister Does Not yield the Advertised Number of Cups Keller and Heckman LLP
May
12
2020
GAO Report Identifies Challenges to Commercialization of Cell-Cultured Meat Keller and Heckman LLP
May
15
2020
Breaking News: China Publishes Amended New Chemical Regulation Keller and Heckman LLP
May
29
2020
FDA and FTC Issue Warning Letters to Companies Marketing and Selling Products Deemed Fraudulent for the Treatment or Prevention of COVID-19 Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
27
2016
The Hullabaloo about Healthy: FDA Formally Seeks to Redefine “Healthy” Keller and Heckman LLP
Oct
4
2016
FDA Adds Six More Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
9
2020
Sugar Association Files Citizen Petition Urging Regulatory Changes and Enforcement Action Related to the Labeling of Sugar Substitutes Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
17
2020
Korea Amends Standards and Specifications for Food Containers, Utensils, and Packages Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
22
2020
New Citizens Petition Requests FDA Status for Hemp-Derived CBD in Dietary Supplements Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
8
2016
Packaging Color Impacts Consumers’ Perception of Both “Healthiness” and “Taste” of Foods Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
9
2016
USDA Scientists Develop New Method for Detecting Acrylamide in Potatoes Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
15
2016
FDA Finalizes FSMA Third-Party Certification User Fee Program Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
23
2020
FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products and Urinary Tract Infections Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
29
2020
New York Legislature Passes Bill to Ban PFAS in Food Packaging Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
23
2017
Final Version of the Updated Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology Available Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
10
2020
USDA Announces Egg Product Inspection Modernization Effort Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
7
2017
California Bill Requiring Soda Warning Labels Introduced in California Senate Again Keller and Heckman LLP
 

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