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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
On March 11, 2020, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom declared that the COVID-19 outbreak "can be characterized as a pandemic," and cautioned that the WHO has "rung the alarm bell loud and clear." At...more
Several executive orders recently signed by US President Donald Trump may have significant implications for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its regulatory oversight for medical device and digital health...more
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more
In his first week in office, President Donald Trump issued executive orders and took other actions with significant implications for the life sciences and health care industries that mark substantial departures from the...more
In recent days, President-elect Trump has made progress in announcing the names of various individuals he intends to nominate to serve in some of the most senior and influential leadership positions at the Department of...more
AI is here to stay. The development and use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly growing in the healthcare landscape with no signs of slowing down. From a governmental perspective, many federal agencies are embracing...more
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more
After enactment of the Medical Device Amendments of 1976, which established three regulatory classes for medical devices, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been required to classify all medical devices into Class I,...more
On July 14, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a summary of two findings regarding aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in many consumer products. One finding categorized aspartame as “possibly...more
On June 29, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the widely used artificial sweetener, aspartame, is set to be declared as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer...more
Life sciences industry has regulatory compliance at the center of all its operations, so maintaining the integrity of data has always been a pressing need for this industry globally. Regulators such as the United States Food...more
Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector. This week's topics include . . ....more
Human health is a fundamental need of the society. The pharmaceutical industry has played a pivotal role in providing mankind with drugs for preventive and curative care. COVID-19 has further underscored the immense...more
From pharmaceuticals to dietary supplements, preemption to public health, New York state and federal courts issued decisions in 2021, which further shaped the landscape in the medical and life sciences legal world. To prepare...more
Effective Monday, December 13, 2021, anyone entering an indoor public place in New York State must wear a face covering unless all individuals who enter that space are required to be vaccinated from COVID-19, pursuant to a...more
On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its highly anticipated emergency temporary standards for COVID-19 (the “ETS”) along with a landing page on its website with various...more
Prior COVID-19 Travel Bans Repealed as of November 8, 2021 - On October 25, 2021, President Biden announced the suspension of the COVID-19 travel bans from Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, the Schengen Area, South...more
The Biden administration announced this week that, beginning November 8, noncitizen, nonimmigrants traveling to the United States by air must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except in limited circumstances. The...more
The Biden Administration recently provided details regarding its plans to lift COVID-related travel restrictions for all international travelers to the United States. Implementation of the changes depends on the manner of...more
On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, "Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors," that directed agencies to include a clause in new contracts, options, and extensions...more
New York City’s Key to NYC mandate for indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues is now in effect. Below are the requirements of the mandate as set forth in the various Executive Orders that have been issued, as well as in...more
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued on Sept. 24 its guidance for federal contractors and subcontractors as required by President Joe Biden’s Sept. 9 executive order on ensuring adequate COVID-19 safety protocols for...more
The U.S. government recently imposed additional restrictions on foreign nationals related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning October 1, 2021, foreign nationals applying for permanent residency (green cards) must provide...more
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an Executive Order on August 16, 2021 setting forth the requirements of the “Key to NYC” vaccine mandate that was announced earlier this month for indoor dining, gyms and...more