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Processed Food Industry in the Crosshairs: FDA and USDA’s Ultra-Processed Food Request for Information

Last week’s issuance of a request for information (RFI) in the Federal Register by the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) marks the first step in the administration’s effort to address health concerns associated...more

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Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - July 2025

A report arguing for raising taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, a law requiring labels to disclose if an animal was harmed during production, a lawsuit calling grain alcohol "inherently dangerous," and more. It...more

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Food Safety and Quality: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

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The consumer-packaged goods and restaurant industries play a crucial role in the global food supply chain, providing a wide variety of food options that consumers rely on for their daily nourishment. However, the integrity of...more

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Trump Administration Freezes Regulations and Takes Other Actions Affecting Industry

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Shortly after being sworn in on January 20, President Trump issued several actions, including issuing executive orders and instructions to agencies, that will affect the regulatory environment facing the food and agriculture...more

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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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Food and Beverage News and Trends - October 2024

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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

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024 #2

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. USDA guideline encourages third-party certification of animal-raising and...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 22

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are back in session this week. The House plans to vote on numerous Education and Labor, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 20

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House is in a committee work period, and the Senate is in session this week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is planning a procedural vote this week...more

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Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 18

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Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. Both chambers are in session this week. Senate Democrats plan to vote on abortion rights legislation later this week, though the bill is fully expected to fail given...more

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With the U.S. PFAS “Phase-out” clock ticking, what every food company should know

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As regulatory bodies increase their scrutiny of per- and polyfluroalkyl substances (PFAS), food companies should work closely with their suppliers and prepare for the compliance transition....more

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U.S. National Security Issues in Cross-Border Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Deals

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On October 28, 2021, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced the Food Security is National Security Act of 2021 (the “Act”). Among other things, the Act would require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United...more

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Cannabis Administration And Opportunity Act: What The Proposed Federal Cannabis Laws Would Mean For Hemp

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On July 14, 2021, Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the discussion draft of historic federal cannabis legalization legislation, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update l March 2021 #4

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an investigation into Real Water alkaline water, which is allegedly the link between several cases of acute non-viral hepatitis. The investigation comes amid the...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, March 2021

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - "Why the US EPA can, and should, evaluate the risk-reducing role a new chemical may play if allowed on the market," By Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. And Jeffery T. Morris, Ph.D., For Chemical Watch: In the 21st...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, September 2020

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI - Lynn L. Bergeson, “Feeling The Pinch: Who Pays TSCA Risk Evaluation Fees?,” Financier Worldwide, September 2020: Ordinarily, government fees command little interest in corporate finance and board-level...more

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FDA Target of Executive Order on Agricultural Biotechnology

In response to concerns expressed by livestock groups and some in the biotechnology industry over the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) approval process for gene editing in animals, the Trump administration issued an...more

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Animal Biotechnology-The Way Forward

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On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration “announced the Plant and Animal Biotechnology Innovation Action Plan to outline the key priorities the agency will pursue to support innovation in plant and animal...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, May 2018

Overview: - Since enactment on June 22, 2016, of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, EPA has implemented a muscular regulatory program expressing Congress’ intent for a new and improved Toxic...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, December 2017

TSCA/FIFRA - Deadline Approaching For Comments On EPA’s Proposed Reporting Requirements For TSCA Mercury Inventory: As reported in our TSCAblog® item, on October 26, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...more

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Wrap-Up of Federal and State Chemical Regulatory Developments, November 2017

TSCA/FIFRA - EPA Extends Comment Period For Draft Guidance For Pesticide Registrants On Notifications, Non-notifications, And Minor Formulation Amendments: On October 5, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...more

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FDA Announces Public Meetings and Requests Comments on Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative

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On October 13, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) announced in the Federal Register a notice of two upcoming public meetings and request for comments related to the initial phase of the Agency’s...more

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Food & Beverage Litigation Update | September 2017

Shook Partners Lindsey Heinz and Katie Gates Calderon, with Associate Hillary Nicholas, have authored an article for Law360 discussing regulations related to the use of photography during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration...more

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Trump Administration Releases Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal

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On Tuesday, May 23, the White House released the President's fiscal year 2018 (FY18) budget, launching a contentious and consequential debate that is expected to last through the end of the fiscal year and possibly beyond....more

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