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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
May
3
2016
Pets and Vets: Therapeutic Vet Diet Compliance Policy Guide Finalized Keller and Heckman LLP
May
2
2016
FTC Trims Fat Off Even More Companies Selling Weight Loss Products Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr
29
2016
Korea to Require Registration of Foreign Food and Food Packaging Facilities Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
29
2016
New Board of Pharmacy Regulations Significantly Narrow the Sole Proprietor Exemption and Impose New Compounding Standards Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Apr
29
2016
"Generally Recognized as Safe" Under Fire Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
29
2016
Cole-Bishop Amendment to Agricultural Appropriations Bill Amending Grandfather Date for "Deemed" Tobacco Products Passes House Committee - What Next? Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
29
2016
Pharmaceutical Giant Pfizer To Pay $785 Million In Settlement Of Qui Tam Lawsuit Alleging Subsidiary Wyeth Engaged in Fraudulent Drug Rebate Scheme Tycko & Zavareei LLP
Apr
29
2016
Follow the Data: FDA Addresses cGMPs for Data Integrity Issues in Draft Guidance Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
28
2016
Mark Your Calendars: BPA Prop 65 Warnings Required as of May 11, 2016; Styrene Also Added to the Prop 65 List Mintz
Apr
28
2016
Centers for Disease Control Corner: Cronobacter in Infant Formula Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
27
2016
Registration of Foreign Facilities Producing Food and Food Packaging Sold in Korea Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
27
2016
FSMA Final Rule Watch: Whistleblower Protection Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
27
2016
FDA Adds Seven New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
27
2016
Vermont Weighs Delay in Enforcement of Genetically Modified Labeling Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
26
2016
“GMO” Labeling Food Fight: How Vermont’s Act 120 Is Pressuring Entire Industry Mintz
Apr
25
2016
Vermont Leads Nation in Requiring GMO Labeling; How Has Industry Responded? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
25
2016
Prop 65: Spotlight on Styrene Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
22
2016
California’s Prop 65 Lead Agency Website has Launched Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
22
2016
Barcoding Brouhaha Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
21
2016
Food Additive Approval Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
21
2016
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): A Foreign Suppliers Guide Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
21
2016
Amneal's IPR Challenge Of Jazz Xyrem + Valproate Patent Foley & Lardner LLP
Apr
20
2016
Maple Syrup Trade Organization Seeks FDA Regulation of “Maple” Products Mintz
Apr
20
2016
Continued FSMA Implementation: Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Apr
20
2016
California Prop 65 Warning Website Launched Keller and Heckman LLP
Apr
20
2016
HRSA Seeks Second Round of Comments on 340B Penny Pricing, New Drug Estimates, and Civil Monetary Penalties Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
20
2016
Non-Trade Agreements Act-Compliant Covered Drugs Must be Offered to VA in Coming Weeks Covington & Burling LLP
Apr
19
2016
FDA Files Petition to Revoke Clearances for Certain Phthalates Keller and Heckman LLP
 

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