FDA’s steadfast position against formally addressing “Natural” claims on food products may soon be forced to change if the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, which the House of Representatives passed on July 23, 2015, is enacted. The Safe and…
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The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act’s Impact
Tagged with: FDA, gmo, safla
Posted in "All Natural", Food, Food and Drug Administration, Labeling Claims
Posted in "All Natural", Food, Food and Drug Administration, Labeling Claims
Don’t Overstep Regulations: Third Circuit Rules that FDA Regulations Trump State Causes of Action in Trans-Fat Labeling Claim
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that FDA regulations preempted a consumer class action complaint alleging that trans-fat content and cholesterol-reduction claims on light spread butter and margarine substitutes misled customers. This decision adds to the growing list…
The Not So Surprising PCA Indictment
Federal authorities have brought felony charges against former Peanut Corporation of America officials for their role with the fatal 2009 Salmonella outbreak that sickened over 700 and killed 9. Although this prosecution may be the most significant of its kind…
