Topic
Non-GMO Labeling
19 published works
The Daily Intake
“Non-UPF Verified” Certification Launched by Non-GMO Project
The Non-GMO Project has introduced a logo that would highlight foods that do not contain “ultra-processed” ingredients, called “Non-UPF Verified.” The program was created by the Non-GMO Project’s newly established…
The Daily Intake
“Non-UPF Verified” Certification Launched by Non-GMO Project
The Non-GMO Project has introduced a logo that would highlight foods that do not contain "ultra-processed" ingredients, called "Non-UPF Verified." The program was created by the Non-GMO Project's newly established…
The Daily Intake
Lawsuit Challenges Gerber Non-GMO Claim
A class-action lawsuit filed at the end of last year alleged that Non GMO (genetically modified organism) claims on many of Gerber’s baby food products are false and misleading because…
The Daily Intake
$6.5 Million Settlement Reached on Eve of Trial in Class Action Lawsuit Against Chipotle Over the Meaning of “Non-GMO”
Chipotle Wraps Up False Ad Suit With $6.5M Settlement (subscription to Law360 required) As previously covered on this blog, a plaintiffs’ class action lawsuit was filed against Chipotle in the “Food…
Proskauer on Advertising Law
Snack Bar Class Action Powers On After USDA Action and FDA Inaction
By Lawrence Weinstein, Jennifer Yang, Russell Kostelak
Unlike a fine wine, a snack bar does not get better with age. Neither, apparently, does litigation. Last month, Judge William H. Pauley III in the Southern District of New…
The Daily Intake
ITIF Petitions FDA to Prohibit Non-GMO Claims on Food Labels
A citizen petition filed on September 24, 2018 by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) asked FDA to prohibit “non-GMO” food labeling claims, including the Non-GMO Project butterfly logo…
Bevlog (Beverage Law Blog)
Not Approved: GMO
by Robert C. Lehrman on August 6, 2018 In 10 years and 579 posts we’ve covered so many things approved by TTB. Today, and in the near future, we will…
Proskauer on Advertising Law
Snack Bar Class Action is KIND-ly Stayed Pending USDA Regulation on Bioengineered Food
By Lawrence Weinstein, Jeffrey Warshafsky, Carl Mazurek
Earlier this month, Judge William H. Pauley III in the Southern District of New York stayed a lawsuit against the snack bar maker KIND LLC, styled as a class action,…
The Daily Intake
USDA Issues Guidance Greenlighting “Non-GMO” Claims
On the heels of the recently enacted federal GMO labeling law, USDA has released guidance for labeling meat, poultry and egg products as “Non-GMO”. “Non-GMO” claims — i.e., claims advertising…
The Daily Intake
GM Updates: Chipotle & Congress
Chipotle non-GM claims challenged again in court. As previously covered on this blog, a plaintiffs' class action lawsuit was filed against Chipotle in connection with its nationwide advertising campaign premised…