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Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

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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Chlormequat Contamination in Food Products Draws Attention

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Food manufacturers should pay close attention to the recent developments surrounding chlormequat chloride (chlormequat), a chemical that plaintiffs claim has been detected in various food products sold in the United States....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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Litigation Minute: The Coming Wave of PFAS Litigation

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MINUTE OR LESS - Makers and sellers of retail food and beverage products may face a wave of class action litigation over so-called "forever chemicals" (or PFAS) in the coming years....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

Lathrop GPM

[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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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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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

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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

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | August 2018 #3

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - 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

Husch Blackwell LLP

Food & Ag Weekly Round-Up: April 2018 #4

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The Washington Post reported on a proposed EPA rule limiting the science that can be used in EPA regulations. Food Safety News discussed a USDA report on food recalls....more

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CFS Files Suit to Compel EPA to Respond to 2008 Petition

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) filed suit on December 16, 2014, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its failure to regulate novel nanomaterial...more

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