End-of-Year Recap: 2023 Recall Trends and Projections for 2024/2025

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As 2024 concludes, it’s time to reflect on the key trends that defined the year in product recalls and consider how 2024 is shaping up. In particular, how it compared to 2023. Businesses and consumers alike have faced a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, and staying informed about recall patterns is crucial for compliance and risk…

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FDA Influencer Marketing Guide for Compliance

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Navigating the complex landscape of FDA advertising guidelines is crucial for food and drug companies looking to leverage the power of influencer marketing while staying within legal boundaries. This comprehensive guide outlines essential regulations and best practices to help you maintain compliance and build effective marketing strategies. FDA Regulations for Influencer Marketing in the Food…

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US Supreme Court Hears Flavored Vape Case: Key Takeaways for Industry Stakeholders

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday in Wages and White Lion Investments. The Court heard arguments regarding the FDA’s defense of refusing to let two e-cigarette companies sell nicotine-containing flavored vape products deemed risky to youths. The FDA appealed a lower court’s decision, claiming it failed to follow proper legal procedures under…

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Importing FDA Regulated Products for the Holidays in 2024

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The holiday season is a peak time for businesses importing goods into the United States. However, when these goods are regulated by the FDA, there are additional layers of compliance to navigate. This guide will help you prepare for the 2024 holiday season and ensure that your imports meet all necessary requirements. This includes complying…

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Listeria Outbreak Difference Between Deli Meat and Cantaloupes

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As has been widely reported, Boar’s Head issued a recall in late July for more than 7.2 million pounds of its ready-to-eat liverwurst and some other deli meat products due to concerns about potential listeria contamination. The latest update is reporting on facility inspection findings by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA records show,…

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FDA Tobacco Submission Tracking Number Import Requirement

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New FDA and Treasury Rule Proposes Streamlined Import Process for E-Cigarettes In an important step toward regulating the import of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of the Treasury have announced a proposed rule that could significantly impact how these products enter the United States. This…

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FDA Plans to Launch Updated Submission Portal for New Tobacco Product Applications in 2025

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The FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has announced its plans to unveil the CTP Portal Next Generation (“CTP Portal NG”) in 2025, an improved web portal for submitting applications for new tobacco products. Two notices issued in the Federal Register highlight the upcoming changes aimed at enhancing the application process. Key Improvements Transition Details…

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Challenging FDA’s Vape Regulation

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Supreme Court Grants FDA’s Petition for Certiorari in Wages and White Lion Investments v. Food & Drug Administration In a significant move that could reshape the regulatory landscape for the tobacco and vaping industries, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case Wages and White Lion Investments v. Food & Drug Administration. This decision…

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The Impact of the Supreme Court Striking Down Chevron on FDA Regulation

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As has been widely reported today, the United States Supreme Court overturned a 40-year old precdent known as the Chevron Doctrine. There are excellent write-ups of the Court’s opinion here and here. At it’s simpliest the Chevron Doctrine required courts to give deference to federal agencies, like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, when creating…

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