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Labeling
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Food Safety News
Even if GMOs are safe, mandatory labeling is a good idea
In November 2015 the FDA approved the first genetically engineered salmon as fit for human consumption, paving the way for genetically modified organisms to become a regular part of the American diet.…
Food Safety News
Senate Committee OK’s Robert Califf as FDA Commissioner
By News Desk
Dr. Robert Califf is one step closer to becoming the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Califf's nomination, made Sept. 15, 2015, by President Barack Obama, gained approval Tuesday…
Drug & Device Law
California Supreme Court – Presumption Against Preemption Still Around
By Bexis
Last month, in Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, Inc., 361 P.3d 868 (Cal. 2015), the California Supreme Court did to “organic” foods what it had done to most other foods…
Mass Tort Defense
FDA Seeks Comment on “Natural” Labels
By Sean Wajert
Readers will recall our many posts about the "all natural" litigation and the spate of cases plaintiff firms have brought challenging such l
Food Safety News
USDA May Move Mechanically Tenderized Beef Labeling to 2016
By Lydia Zuraw
While appearing before the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA will work to introduce labels for mechanically tenderized beef within the next two years. New labeling…
Consumer Products Counselor
Greenberg Traurig to Present at Natural Products Expo West
On Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., a panel of Greenberg Traurig attorneys, moderated by Denver Shareholder Justin Prochnow, will present on the topic “Labeling Litigation: Strategies for Marketing Products…
Food Safety News
FSIS Requires Labeling of Salt Solutions Added to Meat, Poultry
By News Desk
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its final rule requiring that processors of raw meat and poultry disclose the products’ added solutions on their labels. USDA’s Food Safety…
Health Law Prof Blog
Too Much Information? GM Food Labeling Mandates
As NPR reported yesterday, voters in Colorado and Oregon will decide next month whether foods with genetically-modified (GM) ingredients should be identified as such with labeling. And why not? More information usually…
D.C. Medical Malpractice Blog
What Does the FDA Say about Sunscreen Labels?
Spending time in the sun represents one of the most enjoyable parts of summer, but the risk of sunburn, early aging and skin cancer do not. To mitigate these risks…
Drug & Device Law
With Yet Another One-Two Combination, Claims against Generic and Branded Manufacturers in the Metoclopramide Litigation Go Down
(This post comes from the non-Dechert side of the blog.) Like the court, we start at the end, with the knockout blow. Here’s how the court set it up: It…