On May 12, 2026, FDA launched a new post-market food additive review process, targeting ADA and BHT in a major oversight shift.
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Well Done, published by Morgan Lewis, focuses on regulatory developments and compliance issues affecting the food industry. The blog covers topics such as state and federal legislation on food additives and packaging materials, enforcement advisories related to environmental and health regulations, and updates on FDA and USDA initiatives concerning food labeling, ingredient safety, and post-market assessments. It addresses legal implications for producers and manufacturers, including penalties and compliance programs, with an emphasis on evolving standards for food safety, labeling, and ingredient regulation.
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California Attorney General Issues Enforcement Advisory on Prohibited Foam Service Ware
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On December 2, 2025, the California attorney general issued a formal enforcement advisory letter to producers of food-service ware made from expanded polystyrene foam (EPS). The letter reminds producers that under California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), the sale, distribution,…
New Texas Legislation on Color Additives – Takeaways for Industry
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As we have previously discussed , state and federal government authorities are turning their attention toward artificial coloring in foods. Most recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law SB 25 targeting the sale of foods containing certain color and…
Processed Food Industry in the Crosshairs: FDA and USDA’s Ultra-Processed Food Request for Information
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Last week’s issuance of a request for information (RFI) in the Federal Register by the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) marks the first step in the administration’s effort to address health concerns associated with the consumption of…
FDA Updates Food Labeling Compliance Program: What It Means for Food Manufacturers
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In June 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a major update to its General Food Labeling Requirements Compliance Program—the first overhaul of this program since 2010. This program guides FDA inspectors in evaluating food labels during both…
FDA Proposes New Tool for Post-Market Scientific Assessment of Food Ingredients
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On June 18, 2025, FDA announced for public comment a Post-market Assessment Prioritization Tool (Prioritization Tool) as an enhanced systematic process for post-market scientific assessment of chemicals in food, including food additives, color additives, GRAS ingredients, and food contact substances.…
Food for Thought: Implications of FDA’s New Chemical Review Program
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The US Food and Drug Administration recently announced a major initiative to strengthen oversight of food additives and other food-related chemicals. The agency described this as a “stronger, more systematic review process” for chemicals already on the market. Under this…
State Legislation on Color Additives in Food: Takeaways for Industry
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Both state and federal government authorities have recently turned their attention toward artificial coloring in foods. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of measures in April 2025 to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from food, including…
Proposed Nutrition and Allergen Labeling Changes for Alcoholic Beverages: Key Takeaways
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The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has published a pair of proposed rules that if finalized could significantly reshape alcohol beverage labeling in the United States. In a move aimed at improving transparency and consumer awareness, TTB…
The Future of Artificial Colors in the US Food Supply Is Not So Bright
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Only weeks after being confirmed, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary has advised food companies to remove artificial colors from their food products.