The 13 August 2021 compliance date for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule establishing recordkeeping requirements for foods bearing “gluten-free” claims that are fermented, hydrolyzed, or contain...more
The FDA recently published a final rule to establish requirements for “gluten-free” labeling for fermented, hydrolyzed and distilled food. The rule will go into effect on October 13, 2020, with a compliance date of August 13,...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule, effective October 13, 2020, to establish compliance requirements for fermented and hydrolyzed foods, or foods that contain fermented or hydrolyzed ingredients, and...more
On August 12, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule, “Gluten-Free Labeling of Fermented or Hydrolyzed Foods,” to establish compliance requirements for fermented and hydrolyzed foods, as well as...more
An 11-year-old boy required to eat his homemade, gluten-free chicken sandwich outside a restaurant on a school field trip will get to take his case to trial. ...more
Rising concerns over food sourcing and preparation is leading to more and more litigation for restaurants and franchises. Most of the lawsuits claim discrimination, which makes sense as many dietary strictures are rooted...more
On November 18, 2015, the FDA issued a proposed rule to set standards for making a “gluten-free” claim for foods that are fermented, hydrolyzed, or distilled, or that otherwise contain fermented or hydrolyzed ingredients....more
In This Issue: - RECENT SIGNIFICANT RULINGS ..Court Dismisses in Part “Natural” Claims ..Court Enters Partial Dismissal of “Handmade” Claims ..Court Dismisses Injunctive Relief Claim Allows...more
“Gluten-free” seems to be everywhere. You may not know what “gluten-free” means, but chances are you haven’t missed the growing number of restaurants, grocery stores, and food brands that are offering menu items or food...more
The FDA’s new final rules on gluten-free labeling went into effect on September 4, 2013. Manufacturers have until August 5, 2014 to comply with the FDA’s new rules. Many manufacturers currently label their food with a...more
In This Issue: - Diaper Rash Settlement Rubs 6th Circuit the Wrong Way - NAD: “World’s Best” Claims Constitute Puffery - FDA Releases “Gluten-Free” Guidelines - From Across the Pond: U.K. Deals with Alcohol...more
The FDA has at long last adopted formal and final rules regarding the voluntary labeling of products as being “Gluten-Free.” While the rules announced on Aug. 2 will not be enforced until September 2014, it is recommended...more
On August 5, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a final rule on the labeling of foods as “gluten free.” Gluten is a protein composite found in wheat, rye, barley, and their crossbred hybrids. Gluten gives...more
On August 2, 2013, the FDA issued its final rule defining the term “gluten-free” (and its equivalents, such as “no gluten,” “free of gluten,” and “without gluten”) for voluntary use in food labeling. ...more
Over the past several years, consumers have no doubt seen an increase in “gluten-free” representations on food labels and restaurant menus. But what does “gluten-free” really mean and why is it important? After years of...more