Publications
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03.05.2024FDA: Grease-Proofing Substances Containing PFAS No Longer Being SoldUpdatesOn February 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that grease-proofing substances containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact use in the U.S. market.
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03.23.2023Federal Changes To Encourage Food DonationsUpdatesTwo recent developments at the federal level are intended to encourage more food donations. First, President Biden signed the Food Donation Improvement Act, which expands Good Samaritan liability protections. Second, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its 2022 Food Code.
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02.08.2023USDA Issues New “Organic” Labeling Rule, Strengthening EnforcementUpdatesThe U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it has issued a new final rule entitled Strengthening Organic Enforcement. This Update discusses the new regulation and its implications for enforcement.
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01.25.2023PFAS and Food Packaging: The State of RegulationUpdates
In the absence of comprehensive federal legislation, states have started to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food packaging. This Update provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape.
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01.19.2023On the Menu: Food Allergen Disclosures for Restaurants and Food ServiceUpdatesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated its FDA Food Code, requiring new obligations for disclosing major food allergens.
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01.05.2023FDA Publishes Final Rule Requiring Additional Traceability Records for Certain FoodsUpdatesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a final rule creating additional recordkeeping requirements for foods listed on the Food Traceability List.
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09.10.2021Food Law: A Practical GuideOffers attorneys of all stripes an introduction to how different areas of law and legal practice intersect with food. Ranging from intellectual property to food policy and food regulation, this guide aims to whet the appetite for individuals looking to engage with the unique needs of clients in the food and beverage industry.
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2020Food and COVID-19: Regulatory Approaches to Secure the Food System During the Coronavirus PandemicArticles
PLI Current: The Journal of PLI Press, Vol. 4, No. 3
The global pandemic related to the novel coronavirus has altered daily life for food producers and consumers. These changes have affected not only how individuals work but also the way producers supply food, how consumers shop, and how regulators approach the food system during the pandemic. Months into the public health emergency, the story is still being written. -
03.23.2020FDA Issues COVID-19 Food Safety Guidance for Food ManufacturersUpdatesDuring the public health emergency brought on by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), food processors and manufacturers must continue to be vigilant in protecting the health and safety of their workers and the foods they produce and distribute.
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02.05.2019USDA Issues Rules on Bioengineered Food DisclosuresUpdatesThe USDA issued rules on December 20, 2018 requiring the disclosure of the presence of bioengineered foods and ingredients in food products, called the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
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12.31.2018What Does the 2018 Farm Bill Mean for the Hemp and CBD Businesses?UpdatesPresident Trump signed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (popularly known as the 2018 Farm Bill) into law on December 20, 2018.
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09.01.2015FDA Steps Up Inspections of Breweries—What’s Next?ArticlesAs a brewery owner, you are already familiar with the requirements of the Tobacco, Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and your state’s liquor control commission. But did you know that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also regulates your operations and will be coming to inspect sometime soon?
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01.09.2013FDA Issues Proposed Rules and Explanatory Fact Sheets for FSMAUpdatesOn January 4, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two long-awaited proposed rules implementing important aspects of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). These rules are intended to help prevent foodborne illnesses by ensuring stricter and more effective preventive and protective measures in key areas of the food supply chain. On January 9, 2013, the FDA issued fact sheets providing summaries, background and highlights of the proposed rules.
Presentations
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02.24.2022Legal and Regulatory Insights: Planning for the Year AheadSpeaking EngagementsChicagoland Food & Beverage Network / Virtual
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07.22.2020Food and COVID-19: Regulatory Approaches to Secure the Food System During the Coronavirus PandemicSpeaking EngagementsPractising Law Institute / Webinar
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02.19.2020California’s Prop 65: Nuts and Bolts, Compliance Challenges and StrategiesSpeaking EngagementsNorthwest Food & Beverage World / Spokane, WA