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Ninth Circuit Holds That California Food-Labeling Law Is Not Preempted by Federal Law

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In 1990, Congress enacted the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NELA) as an amendment to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). Among other things, NELA 1) provided for modernization and standardization of the familiar...more

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Time’s Up! Cosmetic Facilities Must Comply With FDA’s New Registration Requirements by July 1

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The July 1, 2024 deadline is fast approaching for cosmetic product manufacturers to comply with new registration and listing requirements under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA). Passage of the...more

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Magic’s in the Makeup: FDA Modernizes Cosmetic Product Labeling Requirements

“Can’t be good for my health,” a song lyric from Gwen Stefani and No Doubt’s early 2000s single, “Magic’s in the Makeup,” comes to mind when we think of the Food and Drug Administration’s possible motives for recent...more

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Legal Implications Following the FDA’s Release of Data on Talc-Containing Cosmetics, Which Confirm Absence of Asbestos for Third...

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In April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the results of its 2023 sampling assignment, testing for asbestos in talc-containing products. The results confirmed the absence of asbestos in all 50 samples...more

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FDA Chief Says CBD Is Not NBD, Urges Congressional Action

Supporters of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) who hoped the Food and Drug Administration would adopt a more progressive view of CBD were disappointed when FDA Chief Robert Califf recently testified that FDA does not consider...more

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MoCRA: Talc Testing and Sample Preparation Requirements

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As discussed in the Product Perspective, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a major shift in cosmetic industry regulations. This article, in a continuing series of posts diving into each...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Next Step for Cosmetic Products' Regulatory Makeover

On August 7, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on new requirements for registration and listing of cosmetic product facilities and products. The draft guidance follows the signing of the...more

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Do You Recall? A Blueprint for Managing Product Recalls

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While the intention is never to create a product that will be recalled, it is a fairly common occurrence. And while the scope of a recall may vary greatly depending on the product and individual facts at issue, the days...more

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FDA Passes the Buck (Back) to Congress for Legislative Solution on CBD Regulation

While the state of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) regulation of Cannabidiol (CBD) remains gray, the agency now sees a path forward through federal legislation. Here’s what companies in the cannabis industry...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Biden Administration's End to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to Impact Devices Under Enforcement Discretion

On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) declarations on May 11, 2023. These emergency declarations have been in place since early...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

A Much-Needed Makeover: Congress Signs Updates to Cosmetic Regulations

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA), signed into law on December 29, 2022, as part of the year-end Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, added significant new requirements for manufacturers,...more

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Will The New Year Finally Bring FDA Guidance on CBD?

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As 2022 drew to a close, the Wall Street Journal reported that the FDA is finally considering releasing potential guidance regarding cannabidiol (“CBD”) in the coming year. While the exact timeline and scope of the FDA’s...more

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Better Healthcare Newsletter from Patrick Malone - June 2022

With Memorial Day weekend in the rear-view mirror, the nation’s summer vacation season officially has begun. And experts are forecasting that the national pursuits of fun and relaxation in 2022 won’t just be heating up but...more

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FDA Issues New CBD Warning Letters for Animal Products

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On May 26, the FDA issued warning letters to four companies alleging that the companies sold unapproved animal drugs containing cannabidiol (CBD). Specifically, these products were intended for use in food-producing...more

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FDA Issues Public Warning Regarding Accidental Ingestion of THC Food Products

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On May 13, the FDA issued a public warning regarding reports of accidental ingestion of food products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by children. The FDA warned that edible products containing THC “can be easily...more

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FDA Issues New Warning Letters For Delta-8 and CBD Products

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Earlier today, May 4, 2022, the FDA issued warning letters to five companies selling products that contain delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8 THC). Several of the companies also manufactured products containing...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter: A Fourth Vaccine Dose?

Two prominent vaccine manufacturers submitted requests for authorization of an additional COVID-19 booster dose this week. Meanwhile, as case rates rise in Europe and China, U.S. public health officials take stock of what to...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter: “Mix-and-Match” Vaccinations Safe, Effective

This week, early findings of an NIH-backed study were released — showing that a combination of doses from any authorized vaccines is safe and effective. Meanwhile, the Department of Labor shifts focus to a traditional...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Same As It Ever Was: FDA Reiterates That CBD Cannot Be Included in Food or Dietary Supplements

While we enter a new season this week, the same cannot be said for the FDA which, on November 16, reiterated that its approach to regulating the cannabidiol (CBD) industry will be “the same as it ever was”—a regulatory...more

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Democratic Attorneys General Ask FDA to Set Heavy Metal Levels for Baby Food

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A group of 23 Democratic AGs, led by New York AG Letitia James, petitioned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to set limits on the permissible levels of heavy metals in baby food...more

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Podcast: Is the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Framework Working? - Diagnosing Health Care

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The COVID-19 pandemic spurred record growth in the dietary supplement industry in 2020. With this heightened consumer interest and many new entrants to the market, important questions have emerged about the adequacy of the...more

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Juul Lawyer Discusses Upcoming FDA Decision Concerning the Fate of E-Cigarettes

E-cigarettes and vaping have steadily become more popular over the past 15 years, with many e-cigarette users unaware that the products they have been consuming are not approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter: Biden Announces New Pandemic Plan

On September 9, President Biden announced a new six-pronged plan to address COVID-19, which includes bold steps aimed at increasing vaccination rates. Biden’s Path Out of the Pandemic Plan - On Thursday, President...more

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Mandatory Vaccination Programs – A U.S. Requirement?

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Earlier this evening, the President of the United States announced a series of actions aimed at confronting the COVID-19 pandemic. For one thing, President Biden stated he is signing an Executive Order requiring all...more

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COVID-19 Weekly Newsletter: Formidable Delta Variant Prompts Vaccine Mandates

Vaccinated Individuals Infected With Delta Variant May Carry as Much Virus as Unvaccinated - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their mask guidance on July 27, 2021, recommending that...more

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