On September 23, 2026, the Court again postponed the previously scheduled Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) conference and related deadlines in the ongoing litigation involving a First Amendment challenge to SB 343, California’s “Truth in Recycling” law. The ENE conference is
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Federal Court Orders Gold Star Distribution to Correct Persistent Insanitary Conditions
- On September 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota ordered Minnesota-based Gold Star Distributions, Inc. and its owner to stop distributing FDA-regulated products until they comply with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
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CVM Releases Results of Evaluation of FAP and GRN Review Programs
More Class Actions Allege ‘Zero Sugar’ Claims Misleading on Products Containing Allulose
- Plaintiffs’ lawyers are continuing to file class action lawsuits alleging that “zero sugar” claims on products containing allulose are misleading consumers, with products ranging from dietary supplement gummies to candies to baking mixes being hit in the past week.
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Dietary Supplement Innovation Act Aims to Address Drug Preclusion Concerns
- Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) recently introduced the Dietary Supplement Innovation Act (H.R. 10336), legislation that would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act’s drug preclusion provisions. The bill is intended to encourage dietary supplement innovation and preserve
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FDA Publishes 2026 Food Code
By Lauren Haas
- Today, September 17, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its 2026 FDA Food Code, which provides a model set of food safety regulations for retail and food service that state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies may
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Country of Origin Labeling for Beef to be Assessed Per Executive Order Supporting Ranchers
- Executive Order (EO) 14425, “Supporting America’s Ranchers” was issued on September 4, 2026, and orders several agency reviews which are intended to develop laws and policies to help American ranchers. The EO notes that the national beef herd is
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Cereal Company Sued for “Healthwashing”
- Another cereal company has been hit with a lawsuit (Law360 subscription required) for labeling its product using the claims “0g total sugars,” “0g added sugar” and “no added sugar” despite containing allulose. According to the lawsuit, Magic Spoon is “healthwashing”
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EFSA Reaffirms Safety of Aspartame-Acesulfame Salt
- The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed its re-evaluation of the food additive salt of aspartame-acesulfame (E 962), concluding that its authorized uses do not raise safety concerns. E 962 is used in a variety of sugar-free and reduced-calorie
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Industry Requests USDA to Delay Food Aid Stocking Requirements
By Emily Chuang
- On August 31, 2026, more than 250 food retailers signed a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to delay its implementation of its final rule on Updated Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers in the Supplemental Nutrition
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