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New FDA E-Cigarette Rules – What Does It Mean
Yesterday (April 24, 2014) the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new regulation of e-cigarettes. The rule changes the FDA’s prior position of only…
Nearly 25% of 2014 Warning Letters Issued to Seafood Industry
A warning letter issued by the US FDA is the most common and widely used enforcement tool. It is also among the most public. Every…
FDA Proposes New Nutrition Label
The US Food and Drug Administration announced today dramatic new changes to the food nutrition label. The proposed label is open for comment over the…
FY 2013 483 Data Released; Top Ten Observations Unchanged
The US FDA released enforcement data from fiscal year 2013. The data provides the total number of Form 483 Inspectional Observations, the most common pre-enforcement…
FDA Publishes Draft Approach to Identifying High Risk Foods Under FSMA
The US Food and Drug Administration announced its
New FSMA Rule; Proposed Rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
The US Food and Drug Administration announced a new rule to prevent food safety risks during the transport. This is the seventh and final major…
FDA Issues Two New Guidance Documents; Energy Drinks and Liquid Dietary Supplements Under New Scrutiny
The US FDA issued two new guidance documents focused on energy drinks following a Congressional call for action.
Marijuana, THC, and the US FDA – What Does Increasing Legalization Mean for Food, Drugs, and Dietary Supplements?
Colorado made headlines this past week when its decriminalization of marijuana went into effect. Since that time an increasing number of calls and e-mails rushed…
“Can a Dietary Supplement Treat a Concussion? No”; Stretching the Reach of Dietary Supplement Claims
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced through a consumer advisory on the danger of using a dietary supplement to treat concussions or traumatic…
Two New Studies Debunk Benefits of Multivitamins; What is the Impact on Industry?
Two studies released on Monday gained national headlines for their findings on the effectiveness of multivitamins.
FDA Annouces Significant Overhaul of Proposed Produce Safety Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)