On September 27, 2018, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued his third public statement since June addressing the use of dairy statements of identity for plant-based foods. Examples of products...more
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced on May 3, 2018, that it would officially extend the deadline for food manufacturers to comply with the new nutrition facts panel regulation. The agency had previously published a...more
August has been an active month for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as the agency released guidance affecting juice processors and importers, announced enforcement delays for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 1, 2017, that it is extending the compliance date for the menu labeling rule by a year, from May 5, 2017 to May 7, 2018. According to FDA, “this extension allows...more
As part of a new initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin publicly posting all consumer reports of adverse events related to food, dietary supplements and cosmetics. Here are four things companies in...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released draft guidance on October 28, 2016, offering insight into customer disclosure statements required for certain food and feed products that have not, under the Food Safety...more
In an August 23 action, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended a range of compliance dates and clarified compliance obligations for provisions within four foundational rules set forth by the Food Safety...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its final rule “Substances Generally Recognized as Safe” (due for publication on August 17, 2016). Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, GRAS substances are...more
On July 14, 2016, after more than a year of on-and-off debate and failed attempts at legislative compromise, Congress finally passed a bill to require the creation of a federal labeling standard for bioengineered food within...more
On May 20, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it finalized new rules that will cause the most significant overhaul to nutrition labeling in more than 20 years. FDA is issuing two final rules: (1)...more
After years of litigation and controversy around use of the term "natural" on food labels, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now seeking comments on the issue. This action has important implications for companies...more
On September 10, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made public two final Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules: Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls...more
The U.S. is a step closer to enacting a consistent, national approach to certifying and labeling genetically modified (GMO) foods. On July 23, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final rules for menu labeling on November 25, 2014. The long-awaited rules stem from provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the comprehensive health care reform...more
On December 10, 2014, the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on Examining FDA's Role in the Regulation of Genetically Modified Food Ingredients. The witnesses included Michael Landa, Director...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two final rules for menu and vending machine labeling on November 25, 2014. The long-awaited rules stem from provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the comprehensive...more