Can Food Really Be Medicine? Transforming Health Care One Bite at a Time – Diagnosing Health Care Video Podcast
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York recently upheld New York City's prohibition on steeped kava beverages, concluding that steeping kava root in water constitutes the creation of an unapproved "food...more
On July 14, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new guidance encouraging food manufacturers to phase out FD&C Red No. 3 ahead of the previous 2027 deadline and “as soon as is practicably possible.” Recall...more
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two educational videos and a supplemental fact sheet to guide dietary supplement manufacturers and distributors through the New Dietary Ingredient Notification...more
Manufacturers of dietary supplements, food, beverages, and even medical devices can breathe a little easier following the Supreme Court’s denial of certiorari this week in a case seeking to overturn a First Circuit decision...more
On March 5, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its “Dietary Supplements: New Dietary Ingredient Notification Procedures and Timeframes: Guidance for Industry” (“Final Guidance”). The purpose of the Final...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
With the swipe of a pen, California Governor Gavin Newsom starts the California Food Safety Act countdown to a 2027 statewide ban on four popular food additives. Starting January 1, 2027, companies manufacturing, selling,...more
In this webinar, we’ll discuss what we know about FDA regulation of cannabis and cannabis-derived products and look at trends in recent FDA enforcement over CBD products. Topics include: - Pathways for FDA...more
US Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced legislation on May 21 to ensure hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) is regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like other...more
LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - FDA Issues Warning Letters, Consumer Update On CBD, Sparking Litigation Against CBD Cos. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer update on cannabidiol...more
As our readers know, we write about legal developments that affect companies involved in manufacturing, importing, distributing, and/or selling “consumer products.” In many cases, these products fall squarely within the...more