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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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Louisiana to Require Disclosures of Specified Food and Color Additives

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Now the law in Louisiana, Senate Bill 14 (S.B. 14) not only prohibits certain food ingredients in school-provided meals and beverages, but also requires food manufacturers to disclose the presence of certain food additives...more

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

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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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New Disclosure Requirements for Florida Resorts and Food Establishments

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Described as a law to make it easier to remove hotel guests who have not paid their bills, Florida Bill SB 606 (“the Bill”) includes several new required disclosures that will impact Florida restaurants, hotels, and...more

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Virginia Enacts Baby Food Safety Law

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On May 2, Governor Youngkin signed the Baby Food Protection Act. The law is very similar to Maryland's Rudy's Law, which we wrote about last year. The Virginia law will become effective January 1, 2026 and will not apply to...more

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Sesame Becomes Newest Major Food Allergen

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US President Joseph Biden signed into law the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act (FASTER Act) in April, establishing sesame as the ninth major food allergen under the Federal Food ...more

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