FDA News Update
Congress Targets the GRAS Process: Four Bills That Could Fundamentally Change FDA Food Ingredient Oversight
GRAS Loophole For more than two decades, the FDA’s “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) framework has allowed food ingredients to enter the U.S. market either…
Importing Dietary Supplements into the U.S. in 2025: FDA, USDA, and Customs Pitfalls
The U.S. market for dietary supplements continues to expand in 2025, with global manufacturers eager to meet consumer demand for vitamins, minerals, and herbal products….
What the Shutdown-Ending Bill Means for Hemp, CBD, and Cannabinoid Products
The Hemp Provision in H.R. 5371: What the Shutdown-Ending Bill Means for Hemp, CBD, and Cannabinoid Products Congress quietly enacted one of the most sweeping…
The FDA’s Latest Warning Letters: What They Reveal About Cosmetic and Supplement Claims
In recent months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a series of warning letters that highlight recurring problems in how cosmetic and…
FDA Cracks Down on Misleading Drug Advertising
A New Era of Accountability in Pharma Advertising In September 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human…
The Longest Shutdown Ends: What FDA & USDA Restart Now and What’s Been Lost
Reopening the FDA and USDA After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over. On November 12, 2025, the President signed…
FDA & USDA Reopening: What Likely Resumes on Day 0, Day 3, and Day 7 (Assuming CR Passage)
Assuming Congress passes and the President signs the pending continuing resolution Backlog and Recovery Timeline: Even after funding is restored, both FDA and USDA face operational…
Record-Tying Lapse Pushes FDA and USDA to the Edge
Day 35 Shutdown Update A Record-Breaking Shutdown—And No End in Sight Today marks Day 35 of the federal government shutdown—tying the longest in U.S. history….
Entering the Second Month — The Regulatory Freeze Deepens
Day 33 Shutdown Update: A Second Month Without Movement The federal government shutdown has now reached Day 33, marking the start of its second month…
Thirty Days Still and Counting — FDA’s Centers Under Strain
Day 30 Shutdown Update Thirty days in, the shutdown has reached a threshold that few agencies were designed to withstand. What began as a temporary…
Shutdown Update: Beyond Frozen Systems—When Policy Meets Real-World Impact
Day 29 Shutdown At Day 29, the shutdown has outlasted every modern benchmark for administrative endurance. While many agency websites still display the illusion of…
No Aid, No Submissions, and No End in Sight
Day 28 Shutdown Update: The federal shutdown reached Day 28 today, entering its fifth week with no funding resolution in sight. What began as a…