In March, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance documents, first revised on March 27, temporarily relaxing certain regulatory requirements for the production of alcohol-based hand sanitizers, to respond to the increased demand for hand sanitizer products during the
A Seat at the Table
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A Seat at the Table, published by Hogan Lovells, focuses on legal and regulatory developments in food law and policy. The blog covers topics such as FDA regulations on food ingredients and dietary supplements, including emerging issues like CBD regulation. It also addresses compliance with California's Proposition 65, particularly concerning chemicals formed during food processing. The blog provides updates on scientific advisory reports influencing dietary guidelines and offers insights into regulatory challenges and industry responses. It serves as a resource for understanding the intersection of food safety, labeling, and regulatory enforcement in the United States.
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COVID-19 Update: FDA Updates Guidance on Food Supply, Social Distancing, and Employees Positive for COVID-19; USDA Updates Guidance on Inspection and Export Services, Food Safety, and PPE
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently updated their respective questions and answers guidance to address questions or update their recommendations concerning food safety and COVID-19. FDA has supplemented its questions and answers…
COVID-19 Update: AMS Announces COOL Labeling Flexibilities to Facilitate Redirection of Foodservice Product to Retail
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced it will temporarily exercise enforcement discretion for country of origin labeling (COOL) or method of production requirements to facilitate the redistribution of food products intended for foodservice to be…
FSMA Update: FDA Issues Compliance Program Guidance Manual for Preventive Controls Inspections
This post summarizes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Compliance Program Guidance Manual (CPGM) for food facilities subject to preventive controls and sanitary human food operation requirements. As an overview, FDA’s “Compliance Programs” provide instructions to FDA personnel for…
COVID-19 Update: FDA Issues Best Practices for Retail Food Establishments and Food Delivery; FSIS Issues Notice on Use of PPE by Inspectors
This post summarizes two recent steps by the federal government to provide food safety guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. First, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a fact sheet and corresponding summary infographic on Best…
National Advertising Division Launches Fast-Track Challenge Process
The National Advertising Division (NAD), a self-regulatory arm of the Better Business Bureau, recently announced that a new “Fast Track” challenge process is now available to members of the advertising industry. The SWIFT (Single Well-defined Issue Fast Track) process aims…
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Endorsement Guides; Comment Period Extended
On social media and other digital advertising platforms, proper disclosure of material interests between an endorser and the product manufacturer is critical to inform consumers and avoid alleged deceptive advertising practices. The comment deadline for Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent…
COVID-19 Update: CDC Issues Interim Guidance on Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued interim guidance identifying situations in which CDC believes critical infrastructure workers can continue to work despite exposure to individuals with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. This guidance refines earlier CDC recommendations…
COVID-19 Update: CISA Recommends Raw Materials Be Diverted to Produce Hand Sanitizer
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued recommendations to address hand sanitizer shortages. CISA has identified that the problem of hand sanitizer shortages lies primarily in shortages in the supply chain of raw…
COVID-19 Update: WHO and FAO Release Guidance on Food Safety for Food Businesses
On April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released interim guidance regarding food safety for food businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance provides recommended steps for protecting…