A Rapidly Fragmenting Regulatory Landscape -
State governments have entered an era of aggressive, uncoordinated rulemaking across the food, beverage, personal care, and packaging sectors...more
Welcome to another edition of our Food Regulatory Update, where we delve into the latest developments and changes in food regulations that have emerged over the past few months. From the MAHA Strategy Report to developments...more
The Federal Trade Commission's recent $2 million settlement with Whaleco Inc.—the operator of the online marketplace Temu—marks the first enforcement action under the INFORM Consumers Act. It signals a clear message from the...more
9/18/2025
/ Compliance ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
E-Commerce ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
New Legislation ,
Online Marketplace ,
Online Platforms ,
Penalties ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Settlement
Red, white, and booming: "Made in USA" advertising is having a moment. Brands across industries are leaning into patriotic themes, tapping into consumer enthusiasm for American-made goods, domestic job creation, and a good...more
Welcome to another edition of our Food Regulatory Update, where we delve into the latest developments and changes in food regulations that have emerged over the past month. From the federal emphasis on changing the food...more
It is an understatement to say the last four months have been a whirlwind. Cabinet confirmations, executive orders, policy changes, and more, including some developments that impact (or that will impact) the food industry...more
With the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services, as well as Brooke Rollins as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, key leadership impacting the nation's food supply is changing...more
It would be an understatement to say that the first weeks of the second Trump Administration have been intense. Dizzying? Possibly. Whiplashing? On some fronts, yes. Between rolling back DEI and levying, pulling back, and...more
After years of talk, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in mid-December 2024 at last finalized an updated definition of the implied nutrient content claim "healthy." The original definition of "healthy" dates back to the...more
Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued guidance in the form of FAQs on its recently finalized Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the "Rule"), which Rule took effect on October 21,...more
12/3/2024
/ Disclosure Requirements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Liability ,
Misrepresentation ,
New Guidance ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media ,
Testimonial Statements
Arising out of a March 2024 meeting of the White House Competition Council, President Biden announced the launch of a Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing designed "to strengthen interagency efforts to root out and stop...more
8/6/2024
/ Anti-Competitive ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Excessive Fees ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
Pricing ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
USDA
Dietary supplement industry leaders and regulators gathered in Salt Lake City in June to examine the current status of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), 30 years after that legal building block...more