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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
Aug
27
2016
FDA Extends Compliance Dates for Certain Final Rules Under the Food Safety Modernization Act Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
26
2016
FDA Updates Benefit-Risk Determinations for New Medical Devices Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
26
2016
New FDA Draft Guidance Shows Limited Compromise with Brand and Generic Drug Manufacturers Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Aug
26
2016
New GMO Legislation Signed into Law Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
26
2016
“Natural” and “Organic” Growth Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
26
2016
FDA Extends Compliance Dates for Food Contact Substances Verification under Foreign Supplier Verification Program Regulation Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
25
2016
D.C. Circuit Court Strikes FDA Preapproval for Tobacco Product Labeling Changes Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Aug
25
2016
Alberta Canada Government Favours Local Breweries in New Mark-Up Regime Dickinson Wright PLLC
Aug
25
2016
FDA Changes Certain Compliance Dates for Rules Implementing FSMA Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
25
2016
FDA Issues Additional FSMA Draft Guidance Documents for Animal Foods and Classification of Activities for Farms and Facilities Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
25
2016
Petition Submitted to List Food Cans with BPA Resin Linings as Priority Product-Chemical Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
24
2016
California Legislature Nearing Final Debate of Biometric and Geolocation Data Security Bill Proskauer Rose LLP
Aug
24
2016
FDA Revises 2011 Draft Guidance on New Dietary Ingredients for Supplements Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
24
2016
FDA Delays Certain FSMA Compliance Dates and Issues Draft Guidance on Preventive Controls for Human Food Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
24
2016
Connecticut Public Policy Did Not Mandate Termination of Pot-Smoking Public Maintenance Worker Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
23
2016
The Marijuana Industry’s Big Win: The DEA’s Refusal to Reschedule Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Aug
23
2016
USDA Issues Guidance Greenlighting “Non-GMO” Claims for Meat and Poultry Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
22
2016
After 19 Years, FDA Issues Final Rule on GRAS Notices Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Aug
22
2016
FDA Extends Comments Period for Draft Guidance - Scaling Back Sodium Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
19
2016
OSHA Issues Special Zika Guidance to Employers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
19
2016
Updates to the Brazilian Food and Drug Administration OTC Drug Guidelines Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
19
2016
Carrageenan Study Calms Concerns Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
19
2016
FDA Issues Final Rule on Substances Generally Recognized as Safe Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
18
2016
Chipotle Provides Yet More Reminders of D&O and Food Safety Risks Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Aug
18
2016
Massachusetts Egg Legislation: Cage-Free Kerfuffle Keller and Heckman LLP
Aug
18
2016
Tyson Foods Cited for Violations after Employee Finger Amputation Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Aug
18
2016
Major Changes Coming to Canadian Dairy Industry Dickinson Wright PLLC
Aug
17
2016
FDA Issues Final Rule on Food Ingredients that May Be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) McDermott Will & Emery
 

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