The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a public inventory on July 12, 2023, of certain food ingredients that the agency has determined are unsafe because they are unapproved food additives that are not Generally...more
7/19/2023
/ Beverage Manufacturers ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
GRAS ,
Manufacturers ,
Regulatory Reform
FDA and FTC Issue Cease and Desist Letters to Companies Selling Delta-8 Edibles -
On July 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly sent cease and desist letters to six companies...more
7/17/2023
/ Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Cease and Desist Orders ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Investigations ,
Labeling ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Product Packaging ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Warning Letters
Oregon is the first state in the country to offer controlled use of psilocybin to the public. As we detailed in a prior Update, the state had finalized regulations. Now, the state has licensed its first psilocybin service...more
7/14/2023
/ California ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Colorado ,
Controlled Substances ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
Laboratories ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Oregon ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Schedule I Drugs ,
State and Local Government
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) issued Directive 7800.1 on June 21, 2023, providing further insight into the agency’s inspection and verification activities for the...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Abraham Lizama, et al. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP, No. 4:22-cv-01170-RWS (E.D. Mo. – May 12,...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Alexis Slaten v. Christian Dior, Inc., No. 23-cv-00409-JSC (N.D. Cal. – May 12, 2023): The...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Makiko Fukaya v. Daiso California LLC et al., No. 3:23-cv-00099-JSC (N.D. Cal. – May 11, 2023):...more
DEA Announces New Guidance for Synthetic Cannabinoids -
On June 9, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a letter in response to a request for information about the scheduling status of minor and synthetic...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Sarah Vitort v. Kroger Co., et al., No. 22-35185 (9th Cir. – April 28, 2023): The U.S. Court...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Kari Warren v. The Coca-Cola Company, No. 7:22-cv-06907-CS (S.D.N.Y. – April 21, 2023): The...more
In recent years, the apparel, fashion, and luxury goods industries have seen an increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. As industry leaders continue to make ESG commitments, regulators,...more
6/14/2023
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Consumers ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Industry ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Investors ,
Luxury Goods ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Regulators ,
Toxic Chemicals
Coalition Forms To Influence Scheduling Review Process -
As the Biden administration actively reviews the classification of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a diverse group of cannabis companies and...more
As the Biden administration actively reviews the classification of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a diverse group of cannabis companies and organizations is partnering with scientific and legal...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Kasama Brand v. KSF Acquisition Corp. dba Slimfast, No. 3:22-cv-00392-LAB-JLB (S.D. Cal. –...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Felix Bermudez et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Company, No. 1:21-cv-10988-JLR (S.D.N.Y. – March...more
6/1/2023
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Dismissals ,
False Advertising ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Fraud ,
Marketing ,
Natural Products ,
Personal Care Products ,
Product Labels ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Requirements
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Veronica Eshelby v. L’Oréal USA, Inc., No. 22-cv-01396-AT (S.D.N.Y. – March 27, 2023): The...more
SAFE Banking Updates -
The latest iteration of the bipartisan Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act was reintroduced in Congress on April 26, 2023, and received a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on May...more
Governor Jay Inslee signed Washington state’s Toxic-Free Cosmetic Act (the Act) into law on May 15, 2023. The Act sets stringent standards for companies operating within the state, aiming to eliminate the use of toxic...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Christopher Leonard v. Mondelēz Global LLC, No 1:21-cv-10102-PAC (S.D.N.Y. – March 8, 2023):...more
SAFE Banking Gets a Senate Hearing -
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a hearing on May 11 for the bipartisan Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. The hearing will involve both Republican and Democrat...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Cade Seljak, et al. v. Pervine Foods LLC, No 21-cv-09561-NRB (S.D.N.Y. – March 3, 2023): The...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space....more
5/3/2023
/ Animal Food ,
Article III ,
Chemicals ,
Class Action ,
Dismissal With Prejudice ,
Dismissals ,
False Advertising ,
Food Safety ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Misleading Statements ,
Over The Counter Drugs (OTC) ,
Product Labels ,
Putative Class Actions
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space....more
Tenth Circuit Upholds Licensing Agency’s Discretion When Awarding Cannabis-Related Licenses -
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld the dismissal of a suit on April 18, 2023, challenging the Utah...more
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced the Small Business Tax Equity Act (H.R. 2643) on April 17, 2023, a bill that will allow cannabis businesses to obtain tax write-offs for ordinary business expenses....more