Updated: Our analysis of the federal court decision upholding Oregon’s packaging EPR law has been updated to reflect two key developments: NAW’s appeal of that decision to the Ninth Circuit, and the extension of the filing deadline for the parties’
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Governor Newsom Signs California Bill Requiring Disclosures of AI-generated Advertisements
- Governor Gavin Newsom made California the second state (after New York) to require disclosure of the use of synthetic performers in advertising when he signed SB 1050 on September 16. The law requires a “clear and conspicuous” disclosure whenever
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Further Delay in SB 343 Legal Challenge
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…
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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