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Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - May 2024

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Agencies Take Action on PFAS - New FDA Data Shows PFAS Not Prevalent in Tested Foods - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reportedly found per- and poly-fluoroalkyl...more

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PFAS in Food Packaging: State-by-state Regulations - Updated March 2024

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In the absence of comprehensive federal regulation of PFAS in food packaging, states are dishing out their own laws. Thus far, twelve states have enacted laws addressing PFAS substances in food containers and packaging...more

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A Seat at the Table | Hogan Lovells Monthly Food Digest - March 2023

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Welcome to A Seat at the Table, Hogan Lovells Monthly Food Digest, where we share our thoughts and insights about some of the past month’s more notable developments when it comes to food regulation....more

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FDA Releases Results on Testing in Seafood.

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With temperatures across the country climbing into the nineties (and higher), summer is officially in full swing. And while summertime is typically the time to enjoy seafood while hitting the boardwalk along the beach,...more

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With the U.S. PFAS “Phase-out” clock ticking, what every food company should know

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As regulatory bodies increase their scrutiny of per- and polyfluroalkyl substances (PFAS), food companies should work closely with their suppliers and prepare for the compliance transition....more

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Anti-Spoil(er) Alert: FDA Issues Guidance on Antimicrobial Agents in Food

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FDA issued an updated Q&A guidance in September 2021, Microbiological Considerations for Antimicrobial Agents Used in Food Applications: Guidance for Industry (Antimicrobial Agents Guidance), which replaces a guidance...more

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[Webinar] Exploring PFAS in Food - May 5th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT

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PFAS – per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are a family of human-made chemicals, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” and are found in a wide range of products used by the food supply industry. Because of their...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, March 2021

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - "Why the US EPA can, and should, evaluate the risk-reducing role a new chemical may play if allowed on the market," By Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. And Jeffery T. Morris, Ph.D., For Chemical Watch: In the 21st...more

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Are Your Baby’s Strained Carrots Safe? Considerations for Manufacturers

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Are baby foods subject to stricter standards than adult foods? The short answer is, not really. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specific guidelines for baby formulas, labeling requirements for baby and...more

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The Latest Science on COVID-19

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Food Safety On March 9, the European Food Safety Authority announced that there is no evidence that food is a source or transmission route for coronavirus. FDA has taken the same position, both in a stakeholder briefing held...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l August 2019 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Illinois Adds Sesame to Allergen-Labeling Regulations - Illinois has passed a law requiring businesses to indicate on food labels whether a product contains sesame. The amended law...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Wrap-Up of Federal Chemical Regulatory Developments, August 2019

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - EPA Requests Comments On 20 Proposed Low-Priority Chemical Substances: On August 13, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the list of 20 chemical substances that it proposes to...more

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To BE or not to BE a GMO (UPDATED)

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On June 11, 2019, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ease rules for...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Predictions and Outlook for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2017

Predictions and Outlook for EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) 2017 - 2016 was full of surprises, two of which will drive much of the agenda for OCSPP during 2017. First, Congress...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, December 2015.

EPA Issues Final Rule Adding 1-Bromopropane To EPCRA Section 313 List: On November 23, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule adding 1-bromopropane to the list of toxic chemicals subject to...more

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California Environmental Law and Policy Update - April 25, 2013

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Environmental and Policy Focus - ..Bills to create CEQA courts hinge on funding question: California lawmakers are considering legislation that would assign specialized judges to hear California Environmental...more

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