The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published draft guidance that explains the approach the agency intends to take when evaluating the public health importance of food allergens that are not one of the nine...more
On 14 April 2021, the U.S. Congress passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021 (S. 578), which now heads to the White House for signature. ...more
On 10 November 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a draft guidance recommending that companies voluntarily declare sesame in the ingredient list when it is used as a “flavor” or...more
11/12/2020
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As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has continued to escalate, both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have taken additional action to provide industry, the...more
3/18/2020
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As you likely know, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are closely monitoring the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a respiratory disease that has...more
3/4/2020
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A lawsuit filed yesterday by the California Chamber of Commerce challenges the legality of Proposition 65 warnings on foods that contain acrylamide. The Complaint, which named the Attorney General of the State of California...more
10/9/2019
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Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance announcing that the agency intends to exercise enforcement discretion to allow the use of “potassium chloride salt” as an alternative common or usual name...more
5/20/2019
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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) recently released updated Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for sodium and potassium. For the adequate intake of sodium, the report reaffirms the existing...more
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a plan for “policy advancements with the goal of implementing one of the most significant modernizations of dietary supplement regulation and oversight in more than 25...more
On October 9, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule revoking authorization for seven synthetic flavorings and adjuvants as food additives. Notably, FDA’s rigorous scientific analysis determined...more
10/30/2018
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On July 26, 2018, the FDA held a public meeting to discuss issues related to the agency’s comprehensive multi-year Nutrition Innovation Strategy. This public meeting and comment period follows FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott...more