As the Trump Administration considers what actions to take in response to its May 22, 2025 Make Our Children Healthy Again (MAHA) Assessment, state legislatures are taking action to regulate what they consider...more
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7/14/2025
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Canada ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Recalls ,
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Imports ,
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New Legislation ,
Texas ,
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FDA approves three color additives derived from natural sources. In order to “expand the palette of available colors from natural sources for manufacturers to safely use in food,” the FDA announced on May 9 that it has...more
5/19/2025
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Agricultural Sector ,
Canada ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Supply Chain ,
Trump Administration ,
USDA
President Trump directs agencies to repeal regulations without notice and comment rulemaking. President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on April 9, directing the repeal of "unlawful regulations" deemed to impede...more
4/23/2025
/ Deregulation ,
Dietary Guidelines ,
Farmers ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Hiring Freeze ,
International Trade ,
Poultry ,
Product Labels ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
USDA
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. Secretary Kennedy takes first steps to eliminate GRAS exception. Health and...more
3/21/2025
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Department of Agriculture ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Executive Orders ,
Final Rules ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Tariffs ,
USDA
FDA issues proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling. The FDA has released its proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling which, if enacted, would add a requirement to include an informational box that...more
1/27/2025
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California ,
Federal Bans ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Governor Newsom ,
Imports ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Product Packaging ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Health ,
Retail Market ,
Safety Inspections ,
Tariffs
FDA issues final guidance on lead in baby food. FDA has issued its Final Guidance on Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children as part of its Closer to Zero initiative to reduce dietary...more
1/10/2025
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Compliance ,
Draft Guidance ,
Final Guidance ,
Food & Drug Regulations ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Supply ,
Plant Based Products ,
Popular ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Toxic Chemicals
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the final rule providing new criteria for when foods may be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy.” This rule, released on December 19, 2024, has been a priority...more
12/24/2024
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Goods or Services ,
Health Claims ,
Nutrition Facts Labels ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retail Market ,
Rulemaking Process
On November 21, the FDA sent its proposed rule on front of package (FOP) nutrition labels to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB). FOP labeling has been prioritized by the agency as part of a National...more
12/6/2024
/ Additive Manufacturing ,
Administrative Appointments ,
E-Coli ,
Food & Drug Regulations ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Recalls ,
GRAS ,
Nutrition Facts Labels ,
OMB ,
PFAS ,
Public Health ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Seafood ,
USDA
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more
11/15/2024
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Animal Food ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Manufacturers ,
Meat Processing Plants ,
Poultry ,
Product Packaging ,
USDA
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. California: Newsom signs three significant food bills. California Governor Gavin...more
10/14/2024
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Meat Processing Plants ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
PFAS ,
Popular ,
Product Packaging ,
Public Health ,
Retailers ,
Safety Standards ,
USDA
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. FDA rolls out Phase II of long-term sodium reduction plan. FDA has released new,...more
8/27/2024
/ Animal Food ,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ,
Contamination ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Recalls ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
Meat Processing Plants ,
Nutritional Supplements ,
Popular ,
Safety Standards ,
Supply Chain ,
Warning Letters