VNGR Beverage LLC faces a proposed class action alleging the company makes misleading health claims about its Poppi soda products. Cobbs v. VNGR Beverage, LLC, No. 24-3229 (N.D. Cal., filed May 29, 2024)....more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow qualified health claims asserting the consumption of yogurt is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a constituent update. FDA reportedly found...more
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CBD Explodes In Popularity But Hits Regulatory Wall -
Following the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized the cultivation of hemp, cannabidiol (CBD) became the star...more
12/23/2019
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Cannabis Products ,
Class Action ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dispensaries ,
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Food Allergies ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Health Claims ,
Hemp ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Misleading Impressions ,
PFAS ,
Plant Based Products ,
Product Packaging ,
Public Health ,
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Retailers
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USDA Receives Hundreds Of Comments On Hemp Interim Rule -
Two weeks after opening a comment period on an interim final rule on hemp farming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture...more
11/18/2019
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Australia ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Children's Products ,
Children's TV Programming ,
Citizen Petitions ,
Country of Origin ,
Dietary Guidelines ,
EU ,
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ,
False Advertising ,
Farm Animals ,
FOIA ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Marketing ,
Food Supply ,
Grocery Stores ,
Health Claims ,
Hemp ,
Honeybees ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Kellogg Company ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Negligent Inspection ,
New Zealand ,
Nutrition Facts Labels ,
Ocean Spray ,
Plant Based Products ,
Public Comment ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Retail Market ,
Safety Inspections ,
Settlement ,
USDA ,
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USDA Issues Interim Rule On Hemp Production -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued an interim final rule “specifying the rules and regulations to produce hemp.” The...more
11/4/2019
/ Agribusiness ,
Baby Products ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Cannabis Products ,
Class Certification ,
Damages ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
FDA Warning Letters ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fertilizers ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Recalls ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Grocery Stores ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Health Claims ,
Hemp ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Kellogg Company ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marketing ,
Misrepresentation ,
Organic ,
Plant Based Products ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Settlement Agreements ,
State Bans ,
Toxic Exposure ,
Tribal Governments ,
USDA
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U.S. Lawmakers Urge FDA to Act on CBD -
A group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and James Comer (R-Ky.), have urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...more
9/23/2019
/ Antibiotics ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Deregulation ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Farm Animals ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Safety ,
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ,
Food Supply ,
Health Claims ,
Hemp ,
Livestock Protocol ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Marijuana ,
NAD ,
Plant Based Products ,
Product Labels ,
Retail Market ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Safety Inspections
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DOJ Announces Guilty Plea in E. Coli Prosecution -
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that Memet Beqiri had pleaded guilty to “a charge related to his meat...more
8/30/2019
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Arsenic ,
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Country of Origin ,
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Guilty Pleas ,
Health Claims ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Made in the USA ,
Marketing ,
Natural Products ,
Public Health ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Standing ,
State Bans ,
Trader Joes ,
Water ,
Whole Foods
Shook Takes the Pulse of General Counsel on Maturation of Global Cannabis Market -
More than half of in-house counsel surveyed in a new white paper by Shook, Hardy & Bacon plan to increase legal spending in the next two...more
7/15/2019
/ Baby Products ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Cancer ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
EU ,
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Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Health Claims ,
Marijuana ,
Misleading Statements ,
Natural Products ,
Organic ,
Plant Based Products ,
Pregnancy ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Startups ,
USDA ,
Wine & Alcohol
The Cannabis Conundrum: The Evolving Landscape & Risk Mitigation for Hemp & CBD -
The cannabis industry, including marijuana, hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), is complex and rapidly evolving. Shook Partners Mike Barnett,...more
7/1/2019
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
False Advertising ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Health Claims ,
Hemp ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Medical Foods ,
NAD ,
Natural Products ,
Nutrition Facts Labels ,
Nutritional Supplements ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Trader Joes ,
UK ,
Wine & Alcohol
FSMA, Prop. 65 and Supply Chain Issues Among Subjects of Food Law Conferenc -
In-house and outside counsel joined representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Agriculture (USDA) and...more
4/26/2019
/ 3D Printing ,
Animal Food ,
Appeals ,
Arsenic ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Blockchain ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
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Draft Guidance ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Marketing ,
Food Recalls ,
FSMA ,
Health Claims ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Misleading Statements ,
Natural Products ,
Online Advertisements ,
Pesticides ,
Proposition 65 ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Social Media ,
Toxic Exposure ,
Water Supplies
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“Shame on you, Washington Post”: FSIS Criticizes Reporting on Pork Inspections -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a...more
4/18/2019
/ Animal Cruelty ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Children's Products ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Farm Animals ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Safety ,
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Health Claims ,
Hormel ,
Misleading Impressions ,
National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Safety Inspections ,
Salmonella ,
Terrorist Acts ,
USDA
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Medical Groups Call for SSB Taxes-
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association have issued a policy statement calling for taxes on sugar-sweetened...more
3/29/2019
/ Aluminum Sales ,
Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Class Certification ,
Country of Origin ,
Department of Agriculture ,
False Advertising ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Supply ,
France ,
Fraud ,
Health Claims ,
Kellogg Company ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Organic ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retail Sales ,
Seafood ,
Slack-Fill Suits ,
Soda Tax ,
Tariffs
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FDA Announces Webinar on Genome Editing in Animals -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced an April 25, 2019, public webinar about “genome editing in animals, an...more
3/22/2019
/ Agribusiness ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Children's Products ,
Environmental Review ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Genetically Engineered Animals ,
GMO ,
Health Claims ,
Lanham Act ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Musical Sound Recordings ,
Organic ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Statutory Violations ,
Trademark Infringement ,
USDA ,
Vaccinations ,
Whole Foods ,
World Health Organization
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U.K. Launches Consultation On Allergen Labeling -
The U.K. Food Standards Agency has opened a public consultation on labeling allergens on prepared food products. ...more
2/4/2019
/ Advertising ,
All Natural ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Climate Change ,
EU ,
First Amendment ,
Food Allergies ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Health Claims ,
Obesity ,
Plant Based Products ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Retail Market ,
Slack-Fill Suits ,
Soda Bans ,
Tariffs ,
UK ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
US Trade Policies ,
WTO
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Some FDA Inspectors Called to Work During Shutdown -
In a series of tweets, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that about 200 food...more
1/25/2019
/ Beverage Manufacturers ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Energy Drinks ,
Federal Budget ,
Federal Funding ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Government Shutdown ,
Health Claims ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Livestock Protocol ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Ocean Spray ,
Organic ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trump Administration ,
US-Mexico Border Wall
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USDA Releases GMO Labeling Standard -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service has released the final National Bioengineered Food Disclosure...more
1/18/2019
/ Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Canada ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cooperative Compliance Regime ,
Federal Budget ,
Federal Funding ,
First Amendment ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
GMO ,
Government Shutdown ,
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Hemp ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Nutrition Facts Labels ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks ,
Trump Administration ,
UK ,
US-Mexico Border Wall ,
USDA
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L.A. Proposal Would Require Vegan Option on Menus -
A Los Angeles councilperson has reportedly introduced a motion that would require entertainment venues and other establishments...more
12/14/2018
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Advertising Standards Authority ,
Amazon Marketplace ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Health Claims ,
Kellogg Company ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Marketing ,
Product Packaging ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Safety Standards ,
Slack-Fill Suits ,
Toxic Exposure
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Ban on SSB Taxes Passes in Washington, Fails in Oregon -
Washington voters have reportedly approved a ballot measure that will prevent the state legislature from implementing a tax...more
11/9/2018
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Food & Drug Regulations ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Health Claims ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Natural Products ,
Nutrition Facts Labels ,
Nutritional Supplements ,
Plant Based Products ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Retail Market ,
Seafood ,
Soda Tax ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Veganism
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Codex Office to Finalize Strategic Plan -
The U.S. Codex Office has scheduled a meeting for November 2, 2018, to brief the public and receive comments on its 2019-2023 strategic...more
10/19/2018
/ Denmark ,
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
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Organic ,
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FDA Removes 7 Flavorings From Food Additives List -
Following a petition from several advocacy groups, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deauthorized the use of seven...more
10/11/2018
/ Appeals ,
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Consumer Protection Laws ,
False Advertising ,
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Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Health Claims ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Natural Products ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Salmonella ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks
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FDA Seeks Input on Plant-Based Milks -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has solicited public input on questions related to plant-based substitutes for dairy products...more
10/4/2018
/ Advertising Standards Authority ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
BPA ,
Chipotle Grill ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Employment Litigation ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
False Advertising ,
Farm Bill ,
Farms ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
GMO ,
Health Claims ,
Imports ,
Natural Products ,
Ocean Spray ,
Pesticides ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Request For Information ,
Slack-Fill Suits ,
SNAP Program ,
Toxic Exposure ,
UK
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Senate Bill to Investigate PFAS Introduced -
Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced legislation that would providing...more
8/29/2018
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Advertising Standards Authority ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Dismissal With Prejudice ,
False Advertising ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Health & Safety Standard ,
Health Claims ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Organic ,
Product Packaging ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure ,
UK ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Weight-Loss Products
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Mass. Governor Vetoes Raw Milk Bill -
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has vetoed a state environmental bond bill containing a provision that would allow raw milk sales at farm...more
8/22/2018
/ Breweries ,
Cease and Desist Orders ,
China ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Fishing Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Supply ,
Governor Vetoes ,
Health Claims ,
In-N-Out ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Kellogg Company ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Plastic Straw Ban ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Health ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Salmon ,
Seafood ,
State and Local Government ,
Trade Dress ,
Trademarks
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ASA Upholds Complaints Against Ads Targeting Children -
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld the Obesity Health Alliance’s complaints against advertisements...more
8/15/2018
/ Advertising ,
Advertising Standards Authority ,
Anti-Competitive ,
Breach of Warranty ,
Children's Products ,
Class Certification ,
Dismissals ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
EU ,
Failure To Warn ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fishing Industry ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Grocery Stores ,
Health Claims ,
Kellogg Company ,
Kentucky Fried Chicken ,
Marketing ,
Negligence ,
Organic ,
Pesticides ,
Proposition 65 ,
Public Health ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Salmonella ,
Slack-Fill Suits ,
Strict Liability ,
UK ,
Vacated
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FDA Announces Modernization for Dairy Product Identities -
Following his related statements at a conference, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has...more
8/1/2018
/ Advertising Standards Authority ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Court of International Trade ,
CRISPR ,
Dairy Farmers ,
Environmental Violations ,
EU ,
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ,
Fishing Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Poisoning ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
GMO ,
Health Claims ,
Heinz ,
Imports ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Livestock Protocol ,
Marketing ,
Mexico ,
NRDC ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Trademark Infringement ,
UK ,
USDA ,
Wine & Alcohol