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FDA Tweaks Its Four Foundational FSMA Proposed Rules

FDA has published supplemental proposed rules for the four “foundational” rules that will implement the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)....

How to Legally Import and Market Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. and Canada

A Webinar Presented by OFW Law and Davis, LLP October 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m. EST During this webinar, the second...

Consumers are Misled About Organic Safety

By John R. Block, as published in the Des Moines Register Every day millions of shoppers are paying out as...

What to Do After I Filed My Comment on FDA’s Proposed “Nutrition Facts” Labeling Regulations

Don’t sit back and wait: Be proactive! The comment period for FDA’s proposed regulations revising the “Nutrition Facts” label has...

Risk Communication about Methylmercury in Seafood

FDA has announced that its Risk Communication Advisory Committee (RCAC) will be holding a public meeting on November 3-4, 2014,...

How to Legally Import and Market Foods and Beverages in the U.S. and Canada

A Webinar Presented by OFW Law and Davis, LLP October 29, 2014, 1:00 p.m. EST During this webinar, attendees will...

FDA Food Facility Registrations Must Be Renewed Soon

It is October 1st and time to renew your food facility registration(s) with FDA. Facilities (domestic and foreign) engaged in...

How to Legally Import and Market Medical Devices in the U.S. and Canada

A Webinar Presented by OFW Law and Davis, LLP October 1, 2014, 1:00 p.m. EST During this webinar, the first...

Hatch-Waxman Turns 30 – A Stroll Down Memory Lane

Happy Birthday, Hatch-Waxman! You’re a mature 30-year old now, a regular adult. Some personal musings on my stroll down the...

Export Certificates for FDA-Regulated Foods Containing Egg Products as an Ingredient

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) plans, effective November 10, 2014, to halt issuing export certificates for FDA-regulated...

Africa Rising

By Marshall L. Matz, as published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch According to Forbes Magazine, Mr. Strive Masiyiwa is the...

GMA Announces Initiative to Address Criticisms of GRAS Exemption

By Mark L. Itzkoff We have previously reported on criticism of the so-called “GRAS Exemption” and FDA’s GRAS Notification Program...

FDA Updates 4 Proposed Rules Implementing FSMA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today made available proposed revisions to four (of seven) proposed rules implementing the FDA...

Webinar Series: Regulatory Requirements for the Import of Medical Products and Foods Into the U.S. and Canada

Announcing OFW Law and Davis LLP’s New Four-Part Webinar Series: REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORT OF MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND FOODS...

How to Legally Import and Market Pharmaceuticals in the U.S. and Canada

A Webinar Presented by OFW Law and Davis, LLP October 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m. EST During this webinar, the first...

Big Data and Your Privacy

Note: John authors a regular column in Farm Journal magazine, the most widely-circulated farm publication in the United States. Agriculture...

2014 Global Child Nutrition Forum, Sept. 29-Oct. 3

The 2014 Global Child Nutrition Forum is fast approaching and, while space is limited, there is still opportunity to attend,...

How to Legally Import and Market Medical Devices in the U.S. and Canada

A Webinar Presented by OFW Law and Davis, LLP October 1, 2014, 1:00 p.m. EST During this webinar, the first...

White House U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Agriculture Prospective

“…agriculture development is critical, because it’s the best way to boost incomes for the majority of the Africans who are...

Webinar Series: Regulatory Requirements for the Import of Medical Products and Foods Into the U.S. and Canada

Announcing OFW Law and Davis LLP’s New Four-Part Webinar Series: REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORT OF MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND FOODS...

How Would an FDA Standard of Identity for Honey Benefit Consumers, the Honey Industry, and U.S. Agriculture? USDA Wants to Know.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published a Federal Register notice requesting comments on a...

Salt

What should we be eating? We are getting hammered from every angle about what is good for us versus what...

Lupin, A Legume Becoming More Popular In The US, May Cause Allergic Reactions

FDA has issued a Consumer Update (Allergies to a Legume Called Lupin: What You Need to Know) and FAQs (Frequently...

FDA’s “Gluten-Free” Labeling Rule Takes Effect

On August 5th, FDA’s regulation defining the claim “gluten-free” for voluntary use in food labeling became effective. FDA cautions consumers...