Labeling litigation in the food and beverage space remains vigorous, especially in California. To avoid becoming a party to such litigation, participants in the manufacturing and sale of consumer products must take care to ensure that their labeling and marketing of products is accurate and is not misleading as prohibited by various consumer protection statutes. A recent opinion in a pending California action highlights the increase in “greenwashing” litigation – where plaintiffs claim that labels and marketing materials misrepresent the environmentally sustainable practices associated with a product.Continue Reading Greenwashing Trends in Labeling Litigation and Legislation
Illinois Jumps on the Food Ingredient ‘Banned’ Wagon
Illinois legislators recently joined California and New York in proposing bans on several food additives that a growing number of studies have shown to be harmful to human health. Read on for details and comparison of the three state bills and an update on related federal-level activity.
FDA Proposes Brominated Vegetable Oil Ban
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed revoking the regulation that authorizes the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food because the agency no longer considers it safe. Public comments on the proposed rule are due Jan. 17, 2024. Read on to learn what California and New York are doing related to BVO and
California Bans Four Common Food Additives and 26 Chemicals Used in Cosmetics
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law the California Food Safety Act and amendments to the 2020 Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act. Together, they ban four additives commonly used in popular snacks and beverages, and an additional 26 chemicals found in many personal care products.
Read on for details about these developments impacting food and personal care