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FDA Issues Proposed Rule Extending Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently issued a proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the final rule “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” (the “Traceability...more

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FDA’s Proposed Ranking Tool Gives Public Opinion a Seat at the Food Safety Table

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With food policy remaining a top priority for the Trump Administration, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), acting under Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has swiftly advanced a number...more

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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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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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(More) Food for Thought: Louisiana Enacts Food Product Warning Labels for 44 Chemicals

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Louisiana's Senate Bill 14 introduces a first-of-its-kind QR code labeling mandate for food products containing any of 44 specified ingredients, effective Jan. 1, 2028. The legislation follows Texas Senate Bill 25, which...more

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FDA and USDA Seek Public Input to Help Define ‘Ultra-Processed Foods’ as Part of MAHA Campaign

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On July 23, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a coordinated initiative to address health risks associated with so-called “ultra-processed foods.”...more

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FDA, HHS and USDA Serve Up Ultra-Processed Food RFI

On July 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), unveiled the highly anticipated joint request...more

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MAHA Movement Continues to Invite Significant Change for Food Regulation at Federal and State Levels

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised big changes as Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services, the sweeping agency that oversees FDA, NIH, CDC, and other divisions and agencies. Five months into his tenure, he has...more

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Out with the Old: FDA to Revoke 52 Standards of Identity – What Food Companies Need to Know

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a final rule on July 16, 2025, revoking 52 standards of identity (SOIs) for food products that it deems obsolete. The FDA currently maintains more than 250 SOIs, and this...more

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FDA Regulatory Updates for Summer 2025: Food, Supplements, and Cosmetics

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Recent actions by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) reflect a sharpened scrutiny in areas where public health and safety may be critical, but a more relaxed approach in areas where it views innovation may be...more

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FDA Signals Interest in Defining Ultraprocessed Foods

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In June 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is evaluating whether to formally define the term ultraprocessed food (UPF)—a move that could influence future labeling regulations, public health guidance, and...more

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FDA Green Lights Another Natural Food Color

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted another color additive petition, approving the use of Gardenia (Genipin) in various food and beverage products. This marks the fourth naturally-derived color...more

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FDA issues letter to industry on recall communications for infant and baby foods

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On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter from Commissioner for Human Foods Martin Makary and Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas to industry members involved in the...more

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FDA Human Foods Program Details 2025 Guidance Agenda: Key Topics and Priorities

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Key Takeaways: - The FDA Human Foods Program (HFP) released its agenda for releasing draft guidance for the remainder of 2025. - The agenda includes new guidance on topics such as new dietary ingredient notifications, food...more

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AGs Renew Call for FDA Guidance on Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food

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Arizona AG Kris Mayes and D.C. AG Brian Schwalb submitted a letter to the FDA in support of other state AG’s 2022 petition for reconsideration of a multistate petition seeking FDA actions on toxic heavy metals in food...more

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Think Tank Argues for Closing GRAS Loophole

U.S. policymakers should consider reforms to close loopholes surrounding Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances, according to an issue brief from the America First Policy Institute. The report recommends against...more

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FDA Seeks Public Comment on Post-Market Chemical Review Prioritization Method

Key Takeaways - What Happened: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its draft post-market chemical review prioritization method for public comment. Public comments are due July 18, 2025....more

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FDA Finalizes Guidance on Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final guidance for industry entitled “Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments – Questions and Answers” on June 26, 2025. Initially published in draft format in July 2022...more

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Food For Thought: Texas Enacts Food Product Warning Labels for 44 Chemical Ingredients

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025, signed Senate Bill 25 (SB 25), a law that, among other provisions, requires the following consumer warning labeling on foods containing any of 44 ingredients: "WARNING: This product...more

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Newly Enacted Food Ingredient Disclosure Laws: Texas and Louisiana Reshape Food Labeling Compliance Landscape

In June 2025, Texas and Louisiana each enacted legislation mandating new label disclosures for foods containing a number of food and color additives, raising federal preemption and First Amendment questions. Both states have...more

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[Virtual Conference] Food Law and Regulation Boot Camp - July 22nd - 23rd, 8:15 am - 2:00 pm CST

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

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New Dietary Ingredient Notifications: FDA Addresses Common Pitfalls and Shares New Educational Tools

On June 11, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released educational videos and a new fact sheet to facilitate compliance with the agency’s New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) review process. Under the...more

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - June 2025 #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. On June 9, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced that he is “retiring”...more

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FDA Extends Scrutiny Over Color Additives Beyond Food to Drug Products

FDA’s recent focus on potentially harmful color additives in food products has expanded to the pharmaceutical sector. In May 2025, FDA issued a draft guidance titled Replacing Color Additives in Approved or Marketed Drug...more

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HHS and FDA Announce Plans to Phase out Synthetic Food Dyes

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On April 22, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a series of steps intended to eliminate all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the US food...more

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