Biotech, Food & Drug

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
Jan
10
2017
Tax Underreporting, FDA Import Lawsuit, Project OPEN: State Attorneys General January 9 Update Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jan
9
2017
FDA Extends Comment Period for Information and Draft Guidance on Fiber on Nutrition Facts Label Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
9
2017
FDA Releases Biosimilar Guidance for Industry Foley & Lardner LLP
Jan
8
2017
Agribusiness and Food Issues to Watch for 2017 Armstrong Teasdale
Jan
6
2017
Delhi High Court Strikes Down Section 24(5) of the Plant Varieties Act as Unconstitutional Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
6
2017
21st Century Cures: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Provisions McDermott Will & Emery
Jan
6
2017
USDA Unveils New Program to Assess Animal Welfare Standards Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
5
2017
Dismissal of Movie Candy Slack-Fill Case Leaves Sour Aftertaste: New York Federal Court Rejects Labeling Disclosure Defense Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
5
2017
White House Announces Release of Final Update to the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Jan
5
2017
FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Nutrition Facts Label and Serving Size Final Rules Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
4
2017
FDA Adds Eight New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications - January 2017 Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
4
2017
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
4
2017
Four More States Pass New Marijuana Laws: California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada Polsinelli PC
Jan
4
2017
Canada Finalizes Changes to Nutrition Facts Label Requirements Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
3
2017
FDA Finalizes Guidance on Benefit-Risk Factors to Consider Regarding Medical Device Availability, Compliance, and Enforcement Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jan
3
2017
FDA Issues Guidance on FSMA Third-Party Certification Program and Finalizes User Fees Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
3
2017
FSMA Update: FDA Revises Q&A Draft Guidance on Food Facility Registration Keller and Heckman LLP
Jan
3
2017
EPO Stays Proceedings Over Patentability Of Plants And Animals Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec
29
2016
EPA Releases 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard Volumes Varnum LLP
Dec
29
2016
Corn Growers Concerned Over EPA’s Atrazine Report Varnum LLP
Dec
29
2016
Trump’s Ag Advisory Committee Against Bringing Back COOL - Country of Origin Labeling Varnum LLP
Dec
29
2016
Senator Stabenow Introduces Urban Agriculture Act of 2016 Varnum LLP
Dec
29
2016
Texas Court of Appeals Hands Down Instructive Administrative Law Opinion McDermott Will & Emery
Dec
27
2016
Unintended Consequences of Ohio's S.B. 319 Could Reduce Access to Addiction Treatment Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dec
23
2016
FDA Removes Clearance for the Use of PFCs in Food Packaging Based on Abandonment Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
23
2016
Twenty-First Century Cures Act Includes HIPAA Provisions Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
22
2016
Cures Act Affirms Drug Companies’ Ability to Discuss Certain Information with Payors Mintz
Dec
22
2016
DEA Reverses Previous Changes to Registration Renewal Process McDermott Will & Emery
 

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