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Red Flags Over Red 40: Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny on Use of Artificial Food Dyes

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The regulatory landscape for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands is shifting, with artificial food dyes emerging as a central focus of both state and federal scrutiny. Recent actions by the federal and state governments,...more

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FDA Webinar on the Updated Criteria for Making a “Healthy” Claim

On April 10, 2025, the FDA held a public webinar on the updated criteria for companies to use the “healthy” nutrient content claim. This webinar tracked the final rule issued on December 27, 2024....more

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Healthy Or Not? The FDA’s New Rule Redefines What “Healthy” Means On Food Labels

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The FDA recently issued a final rule, which updates the definition for the implied nutrient content claim “healthy.” The definition change aims for “healthy” to be consistent with current nutrition science and Federal dietary...more

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FDA Publishes Final Rule on “Healthy”

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On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule updating the criteria regarding when foods may be labeled with the nutrient content claim “healthy” and derivatives thereof—“health,”...more

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FDA Issues Updated Final Rule for "Healthy" Labeling

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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

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FDA Announces Final Rule Updating Definition of "Healthy" Nutrient Content Claim - Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a final rule updating the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy.” To qualify as “healthy” under the updated definition, food products must contain a...more

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The Future of Functional Foods

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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

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AD-ttorneys@law - August 2023

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CSPI: Performance Enhancer Supplements Aren’t What They Seem - Manufacturers need to start by including the advertised ingredients - Double-Dog Dare You - Would you eat something called Rauvolfia vomitoria? No? Of...more

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A Sweet Deal: FDA Allows New Qualified Heart-Healthy Claim for High Flavanol Cocoa Powder

FDA recently announced it does not object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding the relationship between the consumption of cocoa flavanols in high flavanol cocoa powder and a reduced risk of cardiovascular...more

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[Webinar] 2022 in Review and Preparing for 2023 at the FDA - December 14th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET

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Join us on December 14 for a webinar providing a 2022 FDA year-in-review, with a crystal ball look into 2023. Venable Partners Claudia Lewis and Todd Harrison will discuss myriad topics, including a recap of major issues...more

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FDA Proposes Updated Definition of "Healthy" Claim for Food; Seeks Comment

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In Short - The Situation: To conform with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has proposed updated criteria for when food labels can bear what the FDA...more

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Eat Your Greens: FDA Proposes New Definition for ‘Healthy’ Packaged Food Claims

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The US Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule on September 29 setting forth new criteria for the labeling of food products with the nutrient content claim “healthy” intended to help consumers more easily navigate...more

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FDA proposes updated criteria for "healthy" claims in labeling

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its proposed rule updating the definition of the implied nutrient content claim “healthy” for use in labeling. Under the proposal, to be considered healthy, a food would need...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - May 2022

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NAD Won’t Rename Supplement Maker - Innovix Pharma loses on product claims but gets to keep its calling card. Nerding Out - Aside from the intricacies of advertising, advertising law, and the disputes engendered...more

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Consumer Product Food Labeling: Reaching a “Healthy” Balance

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Earlier in 2021, the FDA issued a notice that it will be conducting preliminary consumer research on the use of a voluntary symbol that could be used to depict the nutrient content claim “healthy” on packaged foods. Congress...more

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Food and Beverage Law Update: October 2020

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More than six months into the pandemic, there is still no easy or definitive answer to the question many retailers are asking about whether there is coverage for their business interruption losses related to COVID-19....more

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Year in Review: 2019 Food, Beverage and Supplement Litigation Roundup

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FDA Issues New Rule Regarding Calorie Type Size Requirement on Vending Machine Products - On October 25, 2019, the FDA issued a final rule revising the type size requirements for calorie labeling on foods sold in vending...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l November 2019 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - 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

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l July 2019

The Cannabis Conundrum: The Evolving Landscape & Risk Mitigation for Hemp & CBD - The cannabis industry, including marijuana, hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), is complex and rapidly evolving. Shook Partners Mike Barnett,...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l January 2019 #2

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Some FDA Inspectors Called to Work During Shutdown - In a series of tweets, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced that about 200 food...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l January 2019

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - USDA Releases GMO Labeling Standard - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service has released the final National Bioengineered Food Disclosure...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update | October 2018 #3

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - Codex Office to Finalize Strategic Plan - The U.S. Codex Office has scheduled a meeting for November 2, 2018, to brief the public and receive comments on its 2019-2023 strategic...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update | October 2018

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Seeks Input on Plant-Based Milks - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has solicited public input on questions related to plant-based substitutes for dairy products...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

How to Know and Minimize Your Food and Beverage Litigation Risk: Insights from Nutter’s Matt Ritchie

Q: What are the primary areas of litigation risk for food and beverage companies? Matthew P. Ritchie: Aside from the usual litigation that any business might face, food and beverage companies also confront the possibility...more

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FDA Holds Public Meeting on Nutrition Innovation Strategy

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On July 26, 2018, the FDA held a public meeting to discuss issues related to the agency’s comprehensive multi-year Nutrition Innovation Strategy. This public meeting and comment period follows FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott...more

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