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FDA Regulation of Personal Lubricants

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GNC to Strengthen Supplement Quality Controls – Implications for Suppliers

The New York Times reported that the GNC will institute “sweeping new testing procedures” on its herbal supplements following an investigation and accusations from the…

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FDA Food Contact Formulation Notification Guidance

FDA Food Contact Formulation Notification Guidance FCF Overview FDA food contact formulation (FCF) notification guidance plays an important role in determining regulatory status of components…

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Cuban Cigars and the FDA

With the announcement today by US President Barack Obama that the United States will begin to normalize relations with Cuba a number of questions come-up….

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Review: FY 2014 Inspectional Observation Summaries

At the end of each fiscal year the US FDA posts a summary of the Inspectional Observations from Form 483. The fiscal year for the…

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FDA, FSMA, and the USDA Budget Increases- Update from Latest Spending Bill

The latest reporting on the spending bill passed by the United States House of Representatives contains budget increases for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

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FTC Sues Gerber Over Unapproved Health Claim

The US Federal Trade Commission announced today its intent to sue Gerber for unapproved and unsubstantiated health claims made on its

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FDA Textbook by Springer International; Release Date Annouced

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Gluten Free Label Rule Now In Effect

Last year the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) annouced a new rule for gluten free labeling. The rule gave manufacturers until yesterday (August 5,…

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Three Steps to Selling FDA Approved Products on Amazon

“Is it FDA approved?” This is the most frequent question received by phone and e-mail. It’s also the most commonly asked question by Amazon. The…

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Press Release: Springer Taps Marc Sanchez for Food Law Textbook

  For Immediate Release: June 23, 2014 Marc C. Sanchez, Esq.             Senior Counsel, Contract In-House Counsel and Consulting, LLC Adjunct Professor of Law, Northeastern…

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FDA Finalizes Rule Prohibiting Certain Nutrient Content Claims for DHA, EPA, and ALA Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The FDA annouced a new rule in late April limiting the claims that can be made about food and dietary supplement products containing Omega 3…

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