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

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Publication Date Organization
Nov
28
2016
Menu Labeling: Chipotle Calorie Gaffe Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
23
2016
FDA Publishes Biennial Uniform Compliance Date for 2017-2018 Food Labeling Regulations Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
23
2016
Review of Australia's Gene Technology Regulations: Opportunity to Strengthen Australia's Biotechnology Industry K&L Gates
Nov
23
2016
EC Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety Opinion on Additional Coatings for Titanium Dioxide (Nano Form) as UV-Filter Available for Comment Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
22
2016
FDA Issues Request For Information and Draft Guidance on Fiber on Nutrition Facts Label Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
22
2016
Expansion of Liability in Product Labeling Cases McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
21
2016
Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Announces Revision Of Principles and Criteria Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
21
2016
FDA’s Glyphosate Testing on Hold Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
21
2016
Five Important Themes to Watch in the Reform of FDA’s Off-Label Communications Policy Mintz
Nov
21
2016
Basics of Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nov
19
2016
Deadline Approaches to Nominate Chemicals to Thailand’s Inventory of Existing Chemicals Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
18
2016
All Wrapped Up: China Finalizes Long-Awaited Standards for Food Packaging Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
18
2016
FDA CDER Identifies Nanotechnology as Area of Interest for Site Visit Training Program for OPQ Staff Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
18
2016
Updated, Expanded Guidance Issued for Food Facility Registration Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2016
Chicago Imposes Burdensome New Licensure and Disclosure Obligations on Pharmaceutical Representatives Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
18
2016
Lengthy ‘Medical Device Reporting for Manufacturers’ Guidance Issued By FDA Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
18
2016
FDA Reopens Comment Period on Draft Guidance Regarding Infant Formula Structure/Function Claims Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
18
2016
Weed at Work? California Prop 64 in the Workplace Polsinelli PC
Nov
17
2016
FDA Hosts Public Meeting on Off-Label Communications McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
17
2016
Update on Ongoing FDA Food Safety Sampling Survey Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
17
2016
Recent Developments Around Pharmaceutical Drug Spending In Massachusetts Mintz
Nov
16
2016
Partially Hydrogenated Oils: Health Canada Proposes Eliminations of PHOs in Foods Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
16
2016
Growing Acceptance Nationwide: More States Approve Marijuana Use Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
15
2016
FTC Issues Long-Awaited Enforcement Policy on OTC Homeopathic Drugs Mintz
Nov
15
2016
FDA to Study Social Media Promotion Mintz
Nov
15
2016
E-Cigarette Class Action Suit Stymied by Federal Law Stark & Stark
Nov
15
2016
Five More U.S. Cities to Tax Soft Drinks Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
14
2016
Ninth Circuit Considers Limits to DEA Access to Oregon Prescription Drug Monitoring Program McDermott Will & Emery
 

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