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The Food Safety Modernization Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2011 to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply and prevent food contamination. The main features of the FSMA include expanding... more +

The Food Safety Modernization Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2011 to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply and prevent food contamination. The main features of the FSMA include expanding the FDA's inspection of food processing facilities and imported food products, requiring all food processors, manufactures and handlers to register with HHS and maintain food safety records, and shifting the government's focus away from responding to food contamination and towards preventing food contamination. less -

A new perspective on the FCA’s focus on market abuse

A&O Shearman on 2/25/2021

The FCA's focus on market abuse is nothing new. Frequent references to the FCA's focus on tackling market abuse have featured in every single one of its Business Plans since 2013/14, with similar references also running...more

Year In Review: 2020 Food, Beverage & Supplement Litigation Round-Up

BCLP on 2/16/2021

FDA Issues Finalized Rule on How Gluten-Free Fermented and Hydrolyzed Foods are Labeled - On August 12, 2020, the FDA issued a final rule, known as “Gluten-Free Labeling of Fermented or Hydrolyzed Foods,” which...more

Food and Beverage Law Update: October 2020

Holland & Knight LLP on 10/14/2020

More than six months into the pandemic, there is still no easy or definitive answer to the question many retailers are asking about whether there is coverage for their business interruption losses related to COVID-19....more

FDA Releases Blueprint for the New Era of Smarter Food Safety

Hogan Lovells on 7/16/2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released its “Blueprint for the Future” (Blueprint) as part of the New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Launched in April 2019, this effort seeks to build upon FDA’s...more

COVID-19 Update: Highlights from New Q&A With FDA Deputy Commissioner Yiannas

Hogan Lovells on 4/17/2020

Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted on its website a conversation with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food and Policy Response Frank Yiannas that addresses common questions concerning food availability...more

COVID-19 Update: FDA Deputy Commissioner Yiannas Issues PSA and FDA Updates COVID-19 Food Safety Guidance

Hogan Lovells on 4/6/2020

This memorandum summarizes recent actions the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. First, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas issued a food...more

Wilson Sonsini Digest of FDA Actions Related to COVID-19

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/22/2020

Many global markets have been impacted by COVID-19, including the medical product and food industries. Both sectors are particularly critical as medical products are relied upon to help abate the disease and as communities...more

Food Safety and the Coronavirus – Latest Updates from FDA

Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/20/2020

The spread of COVID-19 has led to questions for the food industry regarding the food supply chain, FDA’s role in protecting it, and changes to FDA operational procedures during the public health emergency. In response, FDA...more

FDA Announces Temporary Changes to Onsite Audit Obligations Under FSMA for Receiving Facilities and FSVP Importers

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/19/2020

On March 17, 2020, in light of the ongoing global public health emergency and associated travel restrictions, the FDA announced a temporary policy adjustment for food facilities with certain supplier verification obligations...more

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