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

Morgan Lewis - Well Done on 7/31/2025

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

Food and Beverage Litigation and Regulatory Update - July 2025

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 7/25/2025

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

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

Ankura on 2/26/2025

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

Food and Beverage News and Trends - October 2024

DLA Piper on 10/14/2024

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

Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024 #2

DLA Piper on 9/24/2024

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

Food and Beverage News and Trends - September 2024

DLA Piper on 9/10/2024

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

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

Hogan Lovells on 1/6/2022

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

Food & Beverage Litigation Update l March 2021 #4

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 3/29/2021

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

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

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. on 3/18/2021

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

AMS Releases Draft Instructions on Validating a Refining Process for National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

Hogan Lovells on 1/7/2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public comment on draft instructions to validate a refining process under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard...more

Food & Beverage Litigation Update | September 2017

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. on 9/5/2017

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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