In late August, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substance Act. Meanwhile Congress is weighing a bill that would create federal safe harbors for financial institutions to accept deposits from state-sanctioned marijuana business operators. Read on for details
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FDA Proposes Brominated Vegetable Oil Ban
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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
Posted in California, Consumer Products
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…
FTC Continues Tough “Made in USA” Enforcement Even Where Labeling Rule Is Not Violated
By Wrede Smith on
Posted in Consumer Products, Product Labeling
On June 26, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed consent order resolving allegations against a group of leather and other clothing accessory companies regarding Made in USA claims in online and print materials and qualified Made in USA claims on product labels. Read on for details about this enforcement action and key takeaways for…
The Price Isn’t Right?
By Frank Talbott V on
In recent months, retailers have faced increased pressure from litigation related to their sales practices. While there is overlap, sales practices litigation can fall into four different buckets: pricing, data collection, auto-renewal, and “free” lawsuits. This post focuses on trends in recently filed pricing litigation.Continue Reading The Price Isn’t Right?
Event Replay: Food and Product Labeling and Sale Practices Litigation and Regulatory Update – March Radness Edition
By Paul Chappell on
Posted in Consumer Products, Product Labeling
In case you missed our March 23 webinar on regulatory and litigation developments facing the product manufacturing, food and beverage, and retail industries, a recording of the webinar and a copy of the presentation materials are now available.
If you are interested in learning more about any of the related topics covered during the…