Topic
Labeling
145 published works
Thompson Coburn LLP
Does ‘Sugar Free’ Mean Sugar Free? After Franco, Plaintiffs are Testing the Question
Barely two months after the Seventh Circuit held in Franco v. Chobani, LLC, 184 F.4th 599 (7th Cir. 2026), that state-law challenges to Chobani’s “Zero Sugar” nutrient content claims were…
Marler Blog
Thank You Again – and One More Week: Comments on the Raw Milk Cheese and Sprout Warning Label Petitions Are Now Due Friday, October 30
By Bill Marler
A month ago, I posted drafts of two citizen petitions I intend to file with the FDA – one asking for a warning statement on cheese made from unpasteurized milk,…
On Reserve: A Wine Law Blog
NYSLA Now Allows Charitable Donation References on Alcohol Labels
For years, New York alcohol brands that wanted to say “a portion of proceeds supports…” on their labels ran into a wall at the New York State Liquor Authority (“NYSLA”…
Alcohol & Food Law
What a TTB COLA Does—and Does Not—Protect You From
When launching a new wine, beer, or spirits product in the U.S., many brand owners breathe a sigh of relief when their Certificate of Label Approval (“COLA”) is issued by…
Libation Law Blog
What Tequila Brands Should Learn From the 818 Labeling Lawsuit
“100% agave” and “handcrafted” help explain why a tequila costs more. They also give plaintiffs something specific to challenge when laboratory testing or production records appear to contradict the label.…
Marler Blog
Last call before filing: Tell me what is wrong with my raw milk cheese and sprout warning petitions by Thursday, October 15
By Bill Marler
At the end of September, I posted draft citizen petitions asking FDA to put a warning on two foods the agency has told vulnerable people to avoid for years: cheese…
On Reserve: A Wine Law Blog
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Compliance: Not as Straightforward as You’d Think
I recently joined MHW for Episode 57 of their podcast, “The Surprisingly Non-Straightforward World of Non-Alcoholic Beverage Compliance.” In the episode, we discuss why non-alcoholic wine, beer, and spirit alternatives…
In: Environmental Law
UADA news article: EPA asked to add cancer warnings to pesticide labels
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of AgricultureFast facts EPA receives petition to add warnings to pesticide labels Petition could take years, attorney says A petition from the Center…
Alcohol & Food Law
Received a TTB Market Compliance Notice? What It Means and What to Do Next
Receiving an email or letter from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) can be unsettling—particularly when it comes from TTB’s Market Compliance Office. A Market Compliance notice…
PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
State Regulation of PFAS in the Fashion Industry Continues to Evolve
By Karen H. Davis, Adam H. Cutler
Companies in the fashion industry face a gauntlet of varying state laws restricting PFAS in apparel, footwear and textiles. These laws differ from state to state in several important dimensions,…