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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
27
2020
FDA Issues Temporary Policy Regarding Flexibility on Labeling Requirements Due to COVID-19 Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
8
2023
Prolific Plaintiff’s Lawyer Held in Contempt Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
16
2020
Food Safety Inspection Service Expands Routine Verification Testing Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
3
2016
FDA Requests Comments on Appropriate RACCs for Flavored Nut Butter Spreads: Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
24
2020
California Judge Dismisses Proposed Class Action Against Kellogg Vanilla Labeling Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
18
2016
FDA Reopens Comment Period on Draft Guidance Regarding Infant Formula Structure/Function Claims Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
28
2016
Menu Labeling: Chipotle Calorie Gaffe Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
14
2024
Campbell Soup Company’s V8 Splash Target of Class Action Keller and Heckman LLP
Jul
27
2020
AMS Proposes to Add “Sugarcane (Insect Resistant)” to the List of Bioengineered Foods Subject to Disclosure Under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
18
2020
Australia Publishes Guide on Categorizing Chemicals for Food-Contact Articles Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
27
2017
FDA Finalizes New Rule "Clarifying" When a Tobacco Product is Actually a Medical Product Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
27
2024
FTC Releases Report on Infant Formula Market Keller and Heckman LLP
Feb
8
2017
Pork Sirloin Makes Cut as “Heart Healthy” Keller and Heckman LLP
Sep
11
2020
What are the Requirements for Using Aluminum Foil as a Functional Barrier? Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
2
2017
California State Senator Wieckowski Targets Synthetic Food Dyes in New Bill Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
18
2024
March 2024 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims Keller and Heckman LLP
Oct
19
2020
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Allulose and Solicits Information for Rulemaking on Nutrition Labeling for Sugars That are Metabolized Differently Than Traditional Sugars Keller and Heckman LLP
Oct
23
2020
EFSA Updates Opinion on Styrene in FCMs Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
19
2020
New York State Drafts Rules for CBD in Foods and Dietary Supplements Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
18
2017
Connecticut Debates Sweetened Beverage Tax Keller and Heckman LLP
May
4
2017
USDA Eases Sodium Restrictions for School Meal Programs Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
16
2020
China Solicits Comments on Food-Contact Substances December 16, 2020 Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
4
2021
FDA Adds Three New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications January 4 Keller and Heckman LLP
May
23
2017
Center for Science and Others Sue FDA Over GRAS Rule (Generally Recognized as Safe) Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
6
2017
Healthy Offerings Among Current Snack Food Trends Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
25
2021
Wave of Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Deceptive Labeling of ‘Vanilla’ Products May be Coming to an End Keller and Heckman LLP
Jun
28
2017
Cattle Producers Sue USDA to Reinstate COOL Keller and Heckman LLP
Mar
1
2021
FDA Adds Seven New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications - 2021 Keller and Heckman LLP
 

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