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FDA and FTC Crack Down on Delta-8 THC Copycat Products

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In a concerted effort to combat the illegal sale of delta-8 THC edibles packaged to look like popular snacks, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have recently begun issuing...more

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Obtaining Clearances Through FDA's Food Contact Notification Program

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The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) formal regulation of food packaging began in 1958 with the Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Since that time, the FDA has employed various...more

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Exploring Treatment Options for Exactech Shoulder Issues: Surgery vs. Non-Surgical Approaches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Safety Communication advising healthcare providers to stop implanting Equinoxe Shoulder System joint replacement devices manufactured by Exactech. The Safety...more

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Eighth Circuit Decides Case Involving State’s Authority to Regulate Tribal Cigarette Sales

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On August 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit decided a case addressing Nebraska’s authority to require tribal cigarette manufacturers that are not parties to the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) to comply...more

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MoCRA Compliance: Key Legal Issues for Fashion Houses with Cosmetics

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As we have reported at length, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) imposed extensive new requirements related to cosmetic products marketed in the United States. As compliance deadlines for these new...more

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Breaking the PFAS Chain: Maine's Quest for Sustainable Alternatives

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In the realm of environmental science and sustainability, researchers in Maine are pioneering efforts to combat the pervasive presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by investigating alternative materials...more

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FDA Announces End of Sales of PFAS Used in U.S. Food Packaging

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently announced that grease-proofing substances containing per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact use in the...more

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What Food & Beverage Companies Need to Know About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Food and beverage companies may be surprised to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) is not the exclusive regulatory authority over the safety of foods and beverages. Indeed, other governmental authorities...more

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That’s a Wrap: FDA Announces Phase-Out of PFAS in Certain Food-Packaging Materials

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that manufacturers have completed the voluntarily phase-out of the use of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in grease-proofing agents for food...more

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FDA Ramps Up Actions on PFAS

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With the completion of the voluntary phaseout of one form of short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a grease-proofing agent, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected the view that...more

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Dechert Re:Torts - Issue 14

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A Prescription for Liability: Michigan Repeals Flagship Drug Immunity Law - Michigan’s recent repeal of immunity provisions under its Product Liability Act has potentially significant implications for pharmaceutical...more

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FDA Announces End of PFAS Use in Food Packaging

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold for use in food packaging in the United States. FDA...more

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FDA Takes Steps to Implement MoCRA

In 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took several steps to implement the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA), which was signed into law in December 2022. The law requires cosmetic manufacturers...more

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FDA Phases Out PFAS in Certain Food-Packaging Materials

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced certain food-packaging materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) will no longer be sold in the U.S. PFAS are a large, diverse, and complex family of...more

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My Healthy Food Product is Ready to Go to Market – What About its Packaging?

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After formulating an exciting new healthy food or beverage, the packaging it comes in may feel like an afterthought.  It should not be.   Food packaging has become an increasingly hot topic among federal and state regulators,...more

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PFAS in Food Packaging: The Beginning of the End?

Has the final bell rung for PFAS in food packaging? On February 28, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that all grease-proofing agents containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) “are no longer...more

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PFAS in Food Packaging: State-by-state Regulations - March 2024 (Update)

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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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FDA Announces Voluntary Market Phase-Out of Grease-Proofing Substances Containing PFAS for Use in Food Packaging

On February 28, 2024, the FDA announced the complete cessation of sales of PFAS-containing grease-proofing materials for use in food packaging in the U.S. market. According to the FDA, the announcement was the culmination of...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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Food & Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - March 2024

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Announces End of PFAS Use in Food Packaging - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that grease-proofing materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl...more

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FDA and Industry Announce the End of PFAS Use in Food Packaging

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In a significant move designed to enhance public health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that the sale of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in grease-proofing food packaging has ceased...more

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FDA Make-Over of Cosmetics Regulations is Not Limited to Cosmetics Businesses

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The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) will begin enforcement of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (“MoCRA”) on July 1, 2024. MoCRA represents the biggest regulatory overhaul for the cosmetics industry...more

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Product Liability Update - January 2024

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MASSACHUSETTS - First Circuit Holds Putative Class Action Claims Alleging Deceptive Practices In Labeling of Lactase Product As Dietary Supplement Instead Of Drug When Product Claimed To Treat Lactose Intolerance...more

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Litigation Minute: 2023 Year in Review and 2024 Look Ahead

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What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less - In 2023, we published 16 editions of our Litigation Minute newsletter, featuring emerging topics posing increasing and significant risks to companies. In a minute or less, here are...more

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FDA Publishes Two Key Guidance Documents on Cosmetics Facility Registration and Product Listing

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had a busy end of 2023 regarding cosmetics facility registration and product listing, which are now required under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA)....more

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