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Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs Gives Remarks at the Food Allergy Summit – The deputy commissioner stated, “Today, allergies are a growing public health and...more
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FDA Releases Final Rule on Calorie Labeling for Products in Vending Machines – The FDA stated, “The rule issued today finalizes the 2018 proposed rule and requires that the FOP calorie...more
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FDA Publishes Updates to Manufacturer Food Regulatory Program – The FDA made available “revised food safety standards for state regulatory programs that oversee food facilities that manufacture,...more
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Acting FDA Commissioner Discusses Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Progress – Acting Commissioner Sharpless announced the Food Safety Dashboard as part of the FDA-TRACK, “which is one tool...more
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FDA Issues Guidance on Fish and Fishery Products – The FDA released a draft guidance “intended to clarify steps that owners of fish and fishery products, or their representatives, can take to...more
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FDA Issues Reminder to Firms Exporting Collagen, Gelatin or Seafood Products – The FDA reminded exporters to the European Union to use the Export Listing Module (ELM) when exporting food...more
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States Enact Laws to Limit Use of the Term ‘Meat’ – A number of states have passed laws limiting the use of certain terms like meat, burger, etc., to describe plant-based foods, because such...more
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FDA Announces Consent Decree Against Food Warehouse – A U.S. District Court in Arkansas entered a consent decree against a facility that warehoused food, drug products and medical products under...more
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Agencies Announce Food Waste Reduction Strategy – The FDA, USDA and EPA released a food waste strategy. ...more
Sharpless Begins as FDA Acting Commissioner – On April 5, Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless, M.D., became the acting commissioner of the FDA. Previously he was the director of the National Cancer Institute....more
FDA Acting Commissioner Announced – It has been widely reported that Ned Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute, will be appointed the acting commissioner of the FDA following Commissioner Gottlieb’s...more
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Commissioner Gottlieb Announces Plan to Enhance Dietary Supplement Regulation – The FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a press release outlining the FDA’s plan to modernize the regulation and...more
Commissioner Gottlieb Welcomes Furloughed Staff Back to Work -
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner tweeted, “We’re making plans to welcome back all our employees who’ve been on furlough. I hope to...more
During Shutdown, Commissioner Gottlieb Tries to Reassure Consumers – As the partial shutdown continues, Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tries to reassure the industry and consumers that the FDA will continue to execute its...more
Food/Dietary Supplements - FDA Investigates Multiple Foodborne Illness Outbreaks – The FDA and the CDC have launched a multistate investigation of a Salmonella Concord outbreak linked to certain tahini products. ...more
12/4/2018
/ 510(k) RTA ,
Animal Drugs ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
CLIA ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Drug Pricing ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Medical Devices ,
Medicare Advantage ,
Medicare Part D ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Section 340B
Food/Dietary Supplements - FDA Releases Report on Food-borne Illness – The FDA issued a report on the prevalence of food-borne illness risk factors in fast-food and full-service restaurants. ...more
11/13/2018
/ Animal Food ,
Cosmetics ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
E-Cigarettes ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
FSMA ,
Medical Directives ,
Nutrition Facts Labels ,
Pharmaceutical Industry