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Texas AG Ken Paxton announced that he is investigating Mars, Inc., the maker of products like M&M’s and Skittles, for allegedly engaging in deceptive trade practices in violation of state consumer protection laws when...more
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced that General Mills has agreed to remove petroleum-based artificial dyes from its cereals and school food products throughout the U.S. by summer 2026, and from its entire U.S....more
Food laws and regulations are evolving rapidly — you and your team must prepare now to navigate the changes and anticipate what’s next on the horizon. ACI's virtual Food Law and Regulation Boot Camp will equip you with the...more
In the March edition of For Your Consumption, our food & beverage digest of court cases and litigation trends affecting the food, beverage, agribusiness, and cosmetics industries, there’s nothing natural about beavers’ anal...more
BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division has recommended that Gruma Corp. discontinue and modify certain claims on its tortilla products. Olé Mexican Foods, Inc., a competitor, challenged Gruma's packaging claims....more
On April 19th, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced The Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act (the “Act”). In a press release that positions the Act as having the same...more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - 20 State AGs Ask FDA to Act on Lead, Metals in Baby Food - Citing a wave of childhood lead poisoning connected to recalled applesauce pouches, a group of 20 state attorneys general...more
Attend ACI’s 8th Advanced Summit on Food Law – Regulation, Compliance and Litigation and obtain the tools and techniques you need to meet the legal and regulatory challenges which the food industry is now facing as well as...more
Following the social isolation and public health concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans reevaluated their health and wellness priorities, creating new opportunities for food systems companies to...more
Hosted by Canadian Institute, the Inaugural Advanced Summit on Food Law & Regulation Canada takes place on October 4-5, 2023, at the Mississauga Convention Center in Mississauga, Ontario....more
A report released by Dutch environmental advocacy group Changing Markets Foundation has highlighted alleged “greenwashing” in the UK and German food sectors, including via claims such as ‘carbon neutral,’ ‘climate positive,’...more
American Conference Institute is hosting the 7th Annual Advanced Summit on Food Law – Regulation, Compliance, and Litigation from April 18-19, 2023, in Chicago! Prepare for the future by examining current controversies,...more
On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission held a forum titled “Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media” to discuss ever-growing concerns over advertising to youth, particularly in the digital...more
Federal Made in U.S.A. Rule - In June 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted its final rule for using “Made in U.S.A.” or any variation of that statement, including the U.S. flag. While this rule imposes no new...more
Welcome back from the annual food coma known as Thanksgiving dinner. If you’re still dreaming of cranberries, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, continue the gastronomic journey with our monthly wrap up of what’s been going on in...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a request for information in the Federal Register in connection with labeling of foods made with cultured seafood cells. FDA will use the information received to decide...more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - 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
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - L.A. Proposal Would Require Vegan Option on Menus - A Los Angeles councilperson has reportedly introduced a motion that would require entertainment venues and other establishments...more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - ASA Upholds Complaints Against Ads Targeting Children - The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld the Obesity Health Alliance’s complaints against advertisements...more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Commissioner Questions Milk Standards Enforcement - At a speaking engagement, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reportedly expressed that the...more
Washington Bans PFAs in Food Packaging - Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed into law the Healthy Food Packaging Act (H.B. 2658/S.B. 6396), making the state the first in the country to ban perfluorinated chemicals...more
Furans in Baby Food May Pose Health Risk, EFSA Reports - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued an assessment of the risks of furans and related compounds 2- and 3-methylfurans, concluding that they pose a...more
FDA Warns Snyder’s-Lance About Iron Content Labels - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a warning letter to Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. about the iron content of its Lance Toast Chee Crackers. The letter...more
In This Issue: - RECENT SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS AND RULINGS ..Mott’s Defeats Class Certification in Apple Juice Labeling Fight ..Court Tentatively Approves Classes in ConAgra “Natural” Cooking Oil...more