Beverages
FDA “Natural” Food Labeling
On November 12, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that it is soliciting public comments on how the…
FDA Bans Trans Fats
FDA Issues Final Determination Concerning Partially Hydrogenated Oils The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long reacted to the…
Overview of FDA’s Final Menu and Vending Labeling Rules
Menu and Vending Labeling Rules On November 25, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized two rules requiring…
FDA Inches Closer to New Nutrition Facts Panel Rules
On August 1, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) closed its comment period for a proposed rule that…
FDA Publishes Food Allergen Labeling Guidelines
On May 8, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its "Draft Guidance for Industry: Food Allergen Labeling…
FDA Moves to Update Nutrition Facts Label for Foods
On February 27, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") moved to update nutrition facts labels (“Nutrition Facts Panels”)…
FDA Issues Statement on IOM Report on Safety of Caffeine in Foods
On January 21, 2014, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a Statement on the Institute of Medicine’s Report…
FDA Issues Guidance on Distinguishing Liquid Dietary Supplements from Beverages
On January 16, 2014, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a guidance document entitled “Distinguishing Liquid Dietary Supplements…
FDA’s CFSAN Announces Plan for Program Priorities
On September 4, 2013, the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN or the Center), a public health regulatory…
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…