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Caffeine Safety Legislation Introduced in Congress

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On March 31, 2025, Congress saw the reintroduction of H.R. 2511, the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act. The bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new regulatory requirements for labeling the...more

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FDA Warning Letter Reminds Industry that Wellness Claims Only Go So Far, Other Features Can Establish Intended Use

A July 14, 2025 U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warning letter to a prominent wellness product and services company offers a blunt reminder that medical device requirements cannot be waived or overlooked merely because...more

Holland & Knight LLP

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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Vegan Collagen and the Law: Clean Beauty Claims Face Legal Scrutiny, but Courts Urge Common Sense

Clean Beauty Legal Risks Clean beauty claims have become the current "flavor of the month" for consumer class action lawsuits, particularly in California, New York, Florida, and Texas, where plaintiff's bar activity is...more

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More States Consider Age Restrictions for Certain Weight Loss or Muscle-Building Products

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On January 8, 2025, a bill prohibiting the sale of certain dietary supplements for weight loss and muscle building and other products to minors was formally introduced to the Virginia House of Delegates (House Bill No. 1585...more

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FDA’s Final Rule for “Healthy” Claim Requirements: What Industry Should Know

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Our Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Team unpacks what companies need to know about the Food and Drug Administration’s final rule on “healthy” food labeling....more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - December 2024

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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Industry Urges SCOTUS to Consider FDA Graphic Cigarette Warnings

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In August, a group of tobacco companies filed a petition for certiorari at the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking review of a lower court’s holding that the First Amendment does not prohibit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...more

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Microplastics Allegations “Don’t Hold Water”: Illinois District Court Tosses Claims Against Bluetriton Brands

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A recent opinion from the Northern District of Illinois may dampen the prospects of plaintiffs seeking to challenge the labeling of bottled water and other beverages based on the alleged presence of microplastics....more

Morgan Lewis - Well Done

Yogurt and Type Two Diabetes: FDA Serves Up New Qualified Health Claim

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced in a letter of enforcement discretion its decision not to challenge certain qualified health claims regarding the consumption of yogurt and reduced risk of type two...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Dietary Supplement & Cosmetics Legal Bulletin- November 2023

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA to Push Back Enforcement of Certain MoCRA Requirements - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it intends to delay enforcement of cosmetic product...more

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MoCRA: Updates to FDA Safety Substantiation Requirements

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As discussed in the Product Perspective, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a major shift in cosmetic industry regulations. This article, in our continuing series of posts diving into...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

Perkins Coie

Weekly Notable Ruling Roundup - June 2023

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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

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Alcohol Beverage Labeling Risk Avoidance: Them's Fightin' Words!

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Distilled spirits manufacturers recently find themselves in proverbial hot water when it comes to incomplete or misleading representations on labels. Recent state and federal court cases highlight that while mere "puffery" –...more

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FDA Increases Warning Letter Campaign Against CBD Companies

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In November the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued letters to various companies selling products contained cannabidiol (CBD), citing concerns that certain products may appeal to children. These CBD infused foods...more

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AD-ttorneys@law - November 2022 #2

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Made-in-USA Shootout Leads to Jury Trial, $3.1 Million Judgment Novelty glassware manufacturer weaponizes FTC guidance against rival - Is Half Bulletproof Really a Thing? For the uninitiated, the shot glass in...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] FDA Boot Camp - September 14th - 15th, 8:15 am - 1:30 pm EST

Through nearly 19 years, ACI’s FDA Boot Camp has been the training grounds for life sciences attorneys and executives to master the fundamentals of FDA regulation. Don’t miss your opportunity to join their ranks....more

Alston & Bird

Bringing Dietary Supplements to Market: Key Requirements and Best Practices

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Whether you are looking to enter the market or grow your footprint in the industry, you need to know what regulations are relevant and how to prepare to bring a dietary supplement to market. ...more

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Six Things You Need to Know About CBD and Other Hemp-containing Pet Products

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The trend toward state-level legalization of cannabis has led to a surge in cannabis-derived products and a continually evolving market with many types of cannabis products for people as well as their pets. Analysts predict...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® - July 2021: Budding Legislation – The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

On July 14, 2021, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, together with Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden and Senator Cory Booker, released a discussion draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (the...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® - July 2021

[co-author: Richa Patel, Summer Associate] The July 2021 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses fluid trademarks and the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Plus, check out the answer key...more

Alston & Bird

Food & Beverage Digest - April 2021

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Food & Beverage Digest, our roundup of court cases and regulations affecting the food, beverage, agribusiness, and cosmetics industries. This month, someone moved someone’s smoked...more

Hogan Lovells

FDA signals uptick in enforcement with market sweep on depression claims

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On 19 February, 2021 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced warning letters to ten companies for selling dietary supplements that claim to cure, treat, mitigate, or prevent depression and other mental health...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

A Year in Review: FDA Enforcement in the Prescription Drug Advertising and Promotion World

Good riddance to 2020 for so many reasons. But, as the AGG Year in Review of the Food and Drug Administration’s enforcement of prescription drug advertising and promotion has become an annual ritual, let’s take a quick peek...more

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