Food
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 HACCP Enforcement Sandwiches Food Company between a Rock and a Hard Place
On November 21, 2014, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) filed for a permanent injunction in the Eastern District…
FDA Food Allergen Labeling
When consumers with food allergies are purchasing food products, they normally examine the food labels to make sure a product…
FDA Imports: Foods and Cosmetics
Do you ever wonder how your favorite exotic cheese, foreign cookies, or champagne make it to the United States? As…
FDA Releases Proposed Rules under FSMA
On September 19, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released revisions to four proposed rules, opening them up…
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…
Permanent Injunction Sought after Cheese Manufacturer Fails to Respond to FDA Warning Letter
On August 8, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") filed a Complaint for Permanent Injunction against a Michigan…
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On May 8, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its "Draft Guidance for Industry: Food Allergen Labeling…