2022 Significant Developments in the Tobacco Industry and What to Expect in 2023 (Part One) - Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Proposition 65 – Changes That Will Impact the Cannabis Sector
Comment Deadline Approaching: Proposed Amendments Restricting Use of Prop 65 Short-Form Warnings
Cannabis Counsel Cast: Proposed Prop 65 Regulation Would Require Cannabis Products to Warn About Impacts on Child Behavior and Learning
Cannabis Counsel Cast: What Cannabis Companies Need to Know About California’s Prop. 65 (Even if They Aren’t in California)
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in product safety. AI is actively reshaping the way companies identify hazards, manage recalls, communicate warnings, and address the unique risks of lithium-ion batteries....more
California recently finalized changes to its Proposition 65 (Prop 65) warning rules that included significant changes to short-form warning statements for product labels. These changes directly affect nicotine‑containing...more
The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas recently enjoined Section 9 of Texas Senate Bill 25, the Make Texas Healthy Again Act, on the grounds that 1) the law’s requirement for manufacturers to...more
State-level regulation of consumer chemicals is accelerating — and diverging. More than 30 states now regulate, or are proposing to regulate, chemicals in food, packaging, and consumer products. From California Proposition 65...more
On February 20, 2026, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), finalized rules (the Rule) for implementation of the Texas law that requires the following warning label on food products containing any of 44 listed...more
In most litigation, you face a known adversary on a defined battlefield and when it’s over, it’s over (e.g., a boundary dispute with an adjoining landowner). Prop 65, is entirely different: the food/beverage/supplement...more
This news alert was originally published on December 4, 2025 and has been updated to reflect new updates as of February 25, 2026. Food companies face a rapidly shifting litigation landscape on three fronts: (1) state...more
In this next installment of our review of state efforts to regulate in the kids space, we look at social media laws. Namely, those that attempt to limit kids’ ability to access or use social media. For example, some require...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more
February 2026 has seen a flurry of Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) aligned food policy activity across federal agencies, state legislatures, and the courts. Policymakers sharpened scrutiny of the Generally Recognized as...more
A federal district court in the Western District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction temporarily halting enforcement of one section of Texas SB 25, which requires foods containing any of 44 listed ingredients to display...more
If you or someone you love uses Dupixent, you may have recently seen television ads or online headlines linking the medication to rare forms of cancer. For many patients, this has caused confusion, fear, and frustration,...more
California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta recently announced a consent judgment resolving allegations that the Pacific American Fish Company, Inc. (PAFCO), a seafood distributor and processor, had sold frozen seafood...more
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates consumer products sold in the United States, and jewelry and accessories are no exception. Whether your business offers costume jewelry, fine jewelry, watches...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the warning label for the Depo-Provera birth control shot to include information about the risk of meningioma brain tumors. The label update is intended to warn doctors...more
The scope of products to be drawn into the warning requirements under California’s Proposition 65 law may soon be growing. California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) requested information from the...more
Update (Jan. 22, 2026): Following publication of this article, Judge William H. Orrick certified a class of California consumers in Jeruchim et al. v. The J.M. Smucker Co. et al. (N.D. Cal.). Our analysis below reflects the...more
Americans are beginning the new year with a new food pyramid. Whole proteins, fruits, and vegetables are at the top, while processed foods—especially ultraprocessed foods—are out of favor. But this movement began long before...more
In 2025, Texas became the first state in the U.S. to enact a labeling mandate for foods containing any of 44 specified ingredients as part of Senate Bill 25 (SB 25), the Make Texas Healthy Again Act. To recap, SB 25 requires...more
Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more
In December 2025, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the state agency responsible for implementing Proposition 65 (Prop 65), issued two “Information Letters” regarding Prop 65 compliance...more
As 2025 came to a close, the Proposition 65 (Prop 65) landscape in California continued to evolve rapidly, reflecting shifting enforcement patterns, major litigation outcomes, and significant regulatory developments. This...more
A lawsuit aiming to enjoin Texas' food labeling law, a study purportedly finding no risk for light alcohol consumption, the passage of a federal bill allowing whole milk in schools, and more....more
On December 8, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the state agency in charge of implementing Proposition 65 (Prop. 65), issued a guidance letter providing clarity about Prop. 65 warnings...more
When a company brings a new product to market, who has the authority to approve the product’s label and associated warnings? In most instances involving pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices, it’s the federal Food and Drug...more