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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
Nov
30
2015
Pending FDA Rule Governing Transportation of Human and Animal Food (Or, Keep it Cold) (Or, Greater Regulation of the Cold Chain Anticipated) Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
30
2015
New York Passes Emergency Medical Marijuana Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
30
2015
FDA Releases Guidance on Voluntary Labeling for Foods Derived from Genetically Engineered Plants McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
30
2015
Biologics and Biosimilar Bits and Bytes – November 30, 2015 Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
30
2015
Food Safety and Inspection Service Issues New Allergen Handling Guidelines Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
29
2015
Food Labeling: FDA Issues Final Guidance on Voluntary GE Claims on Food Products, One Week After Requesting Information and Comments on “Natural” Claims Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
26
2015
FDA Approves First Genetically Engineered Animal for Human Consumption ArentFox Schiff LLP
Nov
25
2015
FSMA Final Foreign Verification Rule Includes Food-Contact Materials Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
25
2015
Employee Termination Upheld Due To Failure To Comply with Employer’s Prescription Medication Policy Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
25
2015
FDA Finalizes Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Guidance & Approves “AquAdvantage Salmon” Mintz
Nov
25
2015
Canada Sets Deadline for Electronic Filing-Only of DMFS Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
25
2015
FDA Seeks Input on Uses of “Natural” in Food and Beverage Labeling McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
24
2015
Facebook Seeks Dismissal in Illinois Facial Recognition Biometric Privacy Suit Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
24
2015
If You Smoke E-Cigarette, You Might Break Your Cheek Bone, Suffer Concussion, Lose Finger, Or Require Skin Graft Stark & Stark
Nov
24
2015
FDA Commits to Moving Forward with Laboratory Developed Tests Regulation Mintz
Nov
24
2015
Legal Developments in EU Food and Beverage Sector Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
23
2015
Congressional Hearing Examines Competition in PBM Industry Mintz
Nov
23
2015
Staying Natural: Hain Label Dispute Must Wait for Ninth Circuit Decisions Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
22
2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Continuing Controversy Over the Exclusivity Period for Biologics Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
20
2015
DNA Sequencing Workshop and Drug Pricing Developments Mintz
Nov
20
2015
New Gluten-Free Labeling Requirements for Fermented Foods Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
20
2015
Health Officials’ Latest Tool in Tool Box – Whole Genome Sequencing Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
19
2015
Federal Circuit Interprets Two Important Infringement Provisions Foley & Lardner LLP
Nov
19
2015
Marijuana’s Cost to Employers Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
Nov
18
2015
Food Recall Insurance - Foster Poultry Farms v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, 2015 U.S. Dist. Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
18
2015
FDA Implements Three New Rules That Impact Food Supply Chains Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
18
2015
Peanut Butter Pick-Me-Up - Senator Schumer Against Caffeinated Foods ArentFox Schiff LLP
Nov
17
2015
With Circuits Mis-Aligned, Sixth Circuit Stays Class Certification Pending Appeal Proskauer Rose LLP
 

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