In this issue:

Legislative Updates:

- (i) USA

- (ii) EU

- (iii) China

- (iv) Australia

- (v) Japan.

- Featured Articles:

- (i) Caffeinated Energy Drinks - a Global Perspective

- (ii) New Rules in the Pipe Line: Medical devices in the U.S., EU, Australia and Japan.

Excerpt from Welcome:

It is with great pleasure that we launch the first edition of the Global Food, Drug and Medical Device newsletter.

This newsletter provides updates on important issues and developments across the food, drug, medical device and cosmetic industries. Among the topics covered in this first issue are changes to the regulatory framework in several countries, in the areas of food, cosmetic or medical devices. In addition, our featured articles seek to provide a global perspective on caffeinated energy drinks, new rules on medical devices in various jurisdictions, and their influence and impact on our clients’ business.

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