On April 22, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services and FDA announced plans to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic food dyes as part of the MAHA initiative. The FDA intends to set a national timeline for...more
The FDA and USDA are moving toward a national definition of “ultra-processed foods” (“UPFs”), an issue that could reshape food labeling and marketing practices across the United States. Comments are due by September 23, 2025....more
Across the United States, policymakers are embracing the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda by targeting synthetic additives, artificial dyes and ultra‑processed foods. These state and federal actions mark a broader shift...more
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Following years of stakeholder engagement, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board has finalized significant changes to its cannabis sampling rule. The revised rule, which becomes effective April 29, 2025, specifies...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently finalized its long-awaited rule for the use of "healthy" claims on food labels. The final rule brings welcome clarity for food companies but has broad legal and business...more
A new law in New York expands retail sales channels for many craft alcoholic beverage producers across the country. S.2852A/A.3132A, recently signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul, introduces significant changes to the...more