Bill on Mandatory Sesame Labeling Passes U.S. Legislature -
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 415-11 to pass the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 (FASTER Act), a bill that will...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released “Closer to Zero,” its action plan for reducing infants’ exposure to heavy metals following a Congressional report on toxic elements in baby foods. “Although the FDA’s...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an investigation into Real Water alkaline water, which is allegedly the link between several cases of acute non-viral hepatitis. The investigation comes amid the...more
Recent actions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggest that, in 2021, the Agency will sharpen its focus on enforcement efforts to ensure packaged foods appropriately declare the presence of major food...more
Shook Attorneys Detail Honey Litigation for Law360 -
Shook Partner Jim Muehlberger and Of Counsel John Johnson III have authored an article for Law360 detailing litigation targeting honey producers. “Honey producers have...more
Genetically Engineered Pigs Approved for Food Use -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of GalSafe pigs, which have a “first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration (IGA),” for use in...more
FDA Sues Juice Supplier, Alleging Insanitary Conditions -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed a lawsuit seeking to enjoin Valley Processing Inc. from introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce....more
FDA Issues Guidance on Allulose, Seeks Comments on Non-Traditional Sugars -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance on the declaration of allulose in food. “The guidance describes FDA’s views...more
FDA Finds Milk Allergens in Dark Chocolate Samples -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the results of a study examining 52 dark chocolate products, determining that four of the products had...more
10/12/2020
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a proposed update to traceability recordkeeping requirements for foods considered “high risk” as sources of foodborne illness. The proposed rule would apply to entities...more
9/28/2020
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Court Dismisses Beef “Product of the USA” Lawsuit -
A New Mexico federal court has dismissed allegations that several food companies falsely labeled beef as a “Product of the USA” because the cattle were raised in other...more
9/21/2020
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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a rule that would codify the legalization of hemp cultivation and related definitions passed in the 2018 Farm Bill into the Controlled Substances Act. The amendments...more
8/24/2020
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Schumer Urges USDA To Delay Hemp Rule -
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to “delay the issuance of a U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program final rule until 2022 and...more
8/18/2020
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USDA Accepting Comments on Organic Rule Amendments -
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting comments on the Agricultural Marketing Service’s proposed amendments to organic regulations concerning oversight...more
8/10/2020
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U.K. to Implement New Food Advertising Standards -
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a series of measures aimed at limiting advertising for foods high in salt, sugar and fat. The measures include a ban on...more
8/3/2020
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What the FDA Requires for Food Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory requirements for food companies, including manufacturers and importers, remain largely unchanged...more
4/20/2020
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FDA Warning Letters Provide Opportunity for Food-Safety Reminders During Viral and Bacterial Outbreaks -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to Jimmy John’s Franchise, LLC and its supplier...more
3/10/2020
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LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS -
FDA Releases Guidance on Intentional Adulteration -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released the third and final installment of its draft guidance on intentional...more
3/2/2020
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France to Ban Mass Culling of Male Chicks -
France’s agriculture minister has reportedly announced that the country will prohibit the mass culling of male chicks shortly after they...more
2/18/2020
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Senate Confirms FDA Commissioner -
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Stephen Hahn as the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Hahn, an expert in...more
12/16/2019
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FDA Issues Warning Letters, Consumer Update On CBD, Sparking Litigation Against CBD Cos. -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer update on cannabidiol...more
12/9/2019
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USDA Receives Hundreds Of Comments On Hemp Interim Rule -
Two weeks after opening a comment period on an interim final rule on hemp farming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture...more
11/18/2019
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FDA Issues First Warning Letter for FSMA Foreign Supplier Program -
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the first warning letter enforcing the Food Safety...more
8/26/2019
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Illinois Adds Sesame to Allergen-Labeling Regulations -
Illinois has passed a law requiring businesses to indicate on food labels whether a product contains sesame. The amended law...more
8/19/2019
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Standardize Food Date Labels -
U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) have introduced the Food Date Labeling Act, which aims...more
8/6/2019
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