FDA Investigates the Safety of Caffeine in Food
On May 3, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is currently investigating the safety of…
FDA Issues Warning Letters to Online Cigarette Companies
In April 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to certain online cigarette retailers, finding many…
FDA Publishes CPG on Food Facility Registration
On April 4, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Draft Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 100.250 Food…
Company’s Operations Halted for Violating FDA Food Labeling Rules
On March 13, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that a federal judge has signed a consent decree of…
Supreme Court to Review Design Defect Case against Generic Drug Company
On March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. v. Karen L. Bartlett.…
FDA Approves Orphan Drug to Treat Aplastic Anemia
On February 21, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) granted orphan drug status to an aplastic anemia treatment.…
Food Seasonings Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
On February 15, 2013, the DeCoty Coffee Company of San Angelo, Texas announced that it was recalling its 1.25 pound…
Marshals Seize Supplements with Undeclared Drug Ingredients
On February 14, 2013, U.S. Marshals, acting on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), raided the headquarters…
FDA/FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Company Marketing Flu Remedy
On January 24, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a…
FDA Approves Bladder Control Drug for OTC Use, Highlighting Rx to OTC Switch
On January 25, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced the approval of the first women's bladder control…