Jane Metcalf

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

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In Butter-Flavored Spray Case, Federal Labeling Preemption Sticks In the End

Federal food-labeling laws preempt state laws that impose requirements different from or in addition to those established by federal law. In some cases, the FDA has spoken directly to a labeling issue by regulation, and if...more

9/8/2020 / Advertising , Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Preemption

Mislabeling Allegations Stick to Post’s “Honey Bunches of Oats,” But Not Without Creating a Buzz

The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) promotes nationwide uniformity in food labeling by establishing a comprehensive federal labeling scheme and preempting state law that imposes different requirements. 21 U.S.C. §...more

5/13/2020 / False Advertising , Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Product Labels

FDCA Preclusion: When Can a Manufacturer Defeat a Competitor’s Lawsuit by Complying with FDA Regulations?

As many readers probably know, when a food or beverage manufacturer gets a consumer class action alleging that its labeling violated state law, one of the first things it should do is consider whether the disputed aspect of...more

1/15/2020 / Beverage Manufacturers , Class Action , Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) , Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Food Labeling , Food Manufacturers , Product Labels

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