LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS -
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
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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
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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
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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 ,
Health Claims ,
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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USDA Redistributes Responsibilities Among Agencies -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reallocated responsibilities between its agencies, resulting in the elimination...more
12/7/2018
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ,
Farms ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Supply ,
Marketing Perspectives ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Natural Products ,
Ocean Spray ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
USDA
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USDA, FDA Announce Joint Regulation of Cell-Cultured Livestock and Poultry Products -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have...more
11/30/2018
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
EU ,
Farm Animals ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Supply ,
GMO ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Lead ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Marketing ,
Misrepresentation ,
Natural Products ,
OEHHA ,
Organic ,
Proposition 65 ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Soda Tax ,
Toxic Exposure ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Infringement ,
USDA ,
Warning Labels
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California Passes Cage-Free Eggs Mandate -
California residents voted to pass a measure that will require by 2022 that all eggs sold in the state come from cage-free hens. ...more
11/15/2018
/ Agribusiness ,
Ballot Measures ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Farm Animals ,
Farms ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Grocery Stores ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Natural Products ,
New Legislation ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Russia ,
State and Local Government
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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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FDA Announces Plan to “Advance Plant, Animal Biotechnology Innovation” -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has issued a statement announcing the...more
11/2/2018
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Biotechnology ,
Comment Period ,
EU ,
False Advertising ,
Food Allergies ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Marketing ,
Food Safety ,
Fraudulent Marketing ,
GMO ,
Heinz ,
Innovation ,
Kraft ,
Misleading Statements ,
Ocean Spray ,
Plastic Straw Ban ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
UK
Silverman Publishes “In Search of the Reasonable Consumer: When Courts Find Food Class Action Litigation Goes Too Far” -
Shook Partner Cary Silverman has authored an article for the University of Cincinnati Law Review...more
10/25/2018
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Beverage Manufacturers ,
Dairy Farmers ,
Draft Guidance ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fishing Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
NAD ,
Natural Products ,
Price-Fixing ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Retail Market ,
Slack-Fill Suits
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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
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Farms ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
FSMA ,
Health Claims ,
Misrepresentation ,
Natural Products ,
Organic ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Slack-Fill Suits
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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 ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
False Advertising ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
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
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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
Draft Guidance on Food Recalls Issued -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance on the release of retailer information during the food-recall process. The guidance indicates when the agency...more
9/27/2018
/ Academic Misconduct ,
Agricultural Sector ,
Children's Products ,
Department of Agriculture ,
Draft Guidance ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Recalls ,
GMO ,
Governor Brown ,
Organic ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Whole Foods
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FDA Provides Update on Antimicrobial Resistance -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s September 14, 2018, remarks delivered at...more
9/19/2018
/ Agribusiness ,
Agricultural Sector ,
Antibiotics ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Bias ,
Class Action ,
Conciliation ,
Dismissals ,
Dogs ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Farm Animals ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Franchises ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Grocery Stores ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Livestock Protocol ,
Misrepresentation ,
Nutrition Facts Labels ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Public Meetings ,
Retail Market ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sexual Harassment ,
Slack-Fill Suits ,
Trader Joes
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FDA Provides Update on Added Sugar Labeling for Honey and Maple Syrup -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a statement providing an update...more
9/12/2018
/ Beverage Manufacturers ,
Dietary Guidelines ,
Energy Drinks ,
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
FSA ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Misrepresentation ,
Putative Class Actions ,
State and Local Government ,
UK ,
USDA
California Aims to Provide More Information to Consumers with Prop. 65 Warning Changes -
California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has completed a comprehensive overhaul of the “clear and...more
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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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INTERIOR DEPT. TO ALLOW GMO CULTIVATION ON NATIONAL LANDS -
The U.S. Department of the Interior has reportedly withdrawn a 2014 memorandum prohibiting the cultivation of genetically...more
8/8/2018
/ Agricultural Land ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Bioengineering ,
Chipotle Grill ,
Department of the Interior ,
Deregulation ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Dunkin' Donuts ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Federal Land ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Supply ,
Franchises ,
Genetically Engineered Seed ,
GMO ,
GMO Bans ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Public Accommodation ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Salmonella ,
Slack-Fill Suits ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
USDA ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites ,
Wildlife Protection
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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
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FDA Commissioner Questions Milk Standards Enforcement -
At a speaking engagement, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reportedly expressed that the...more
7/25/2018
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Agricultural Sector ,
Antibiotics ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breach of Warranty ,
Class Certification ,
Common Law Claims ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Dairy Farmers ,
False Advertising ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Franchises ,
Fraud ,
Health Claims ,
Livestock Protocol ,
Magnuson-Moss Act ,
Natural Products ,
PA Supreme Court ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Retailers ,
Soda Tax ,
Trade Dress ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trader Joes ,
Unjust Enrichment ,
Unlawful Trade Practices Acts
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California Bans New Soda Taxes -
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed the Keep Groceries Affordable Act, a statute preventing local agencies in the state from imposing taxes...more
7/20/2018
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Campbell Soup Company ,
Consumer Reports ,
False Advertising ,
Food Labeling ,
France ,
GMO ,
Grocery Stores ,
Health Claims ,
Marketing ,
Misleading Impressions ,
New Legislation ,
Plastic Straw Ban ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Retail Market ,
Soda Tax ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Rates ,
Taxation ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trader Joes ,
Warning Labels ,
Whole Foods ,
Wine & Alcohol
Proposal Would Move Food Regulation to USDA -
As part of a proposal to reorganize several federal agencies, the Trump administration has recommended that food-safety regulatory oversight be shifted to the U.S. Department...more
6/25/2018
/ Beer ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breach of Contract ,
Breach of Warranty ,
Canada ,
Class Certification ,
False Advertising ,
Farm Animals ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Grocery Stores ,
Kellogg Company ,
Negligence ,
Negligent Misrepresentation ,
OEHHA ,
Organic ,
Partial Summary Judgments ,
Public Meetings ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Salmonella ,
Seafood ,
Strict Liability ,
Unjust Enrichment ,
USDA ,
Whole Foods