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FTC Continues Tough “Made in USA” Enforcement Even Where Labeling Rule Is Not Violated
On June 26, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed consent order resolving allegations against a group of leather and other clothing accessory companies regarding Made in USA claims in…
Business and Commercial
The Ninth Circuit Declares that Ambiguity can be Cured with Back Label
By Abby Meyer, Ce-Lai Powell Fong
False advertising and labeling consumer class actions filed against consumer packaged goods companies have surged in the last few years, with more than 300 new cases filed each year since…
Food Safety News
‘Made in the USA’ or ‘Product of USA’ favored by the public during comments
By Dan Flynn
USDA's proposed rule with new regulatory requirements to better align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means appears to have collected a lot…
The Daily Intake
FDA Publishes Notice About FOP Labeling Consumer Research
On June 15, the FDA published a 30-day procedural notice on its plans to conduct a study about front of package (FOP) labeling, entitled “Quantitative Research on Front of Package…
Inside Class Actions
Federal Law Preempts Plaintiffs’ Challenges to the Label of a Glucosamine Dietary Supplement, Ninth Circuit Holds
The Ninth Circuit recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of a manufacturer of glucosamine dietary supplements, holding that plaintiffs’ state law claims sought to impose requirements different from those under…
The Daily Intake
American Beverage Association Comments on Plant-Based Milk Guidance
Last month, the American Beverage Association (ABA), a trade organization whose members consist of manufacturers of both dairy milk and plant-based milks, submitted comments on FDA’s draft guidance titled Labeling…
Ad Law Access
FDA Updates Draft CPG Regarding Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross Contact: What Manufacturers and Food Retailers Should Do Next
Earlier this week, FDA issued draft guidance for staff updating the agency’s existing enforcement policy regarding major food allergen labeling and cross-contact prevention. The updated guidance reflects the addition of…
Food Safety News
FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group
By Coral Beach
In announcing a draft compliance guide for FDA staff on enforcement about major food allergen labeling the agency has missed the mark with a comment about sesame activities, according to…
Food Safety News
FDA extends comment period for guidance on plant-based ‘milk’ labels
By Coral Beach
The Food and Drug Administration is reopening the public comment period on draft guidance for labels on plant-based “milk” products. Federal officials say the new deadline for submitting comments will…
Food Safety News
FDA’s ‘clear labeling’ for plant-based milk promises to provide needed information
By News Desk
The Food and Drug Administration is out with draft recommendations for the industry on the naming of plant-based beverages that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk. The draft…