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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...

Farming’s transformation starts to change Africa

By Marshall Matz, as published in the Des Moines Register Next month President Barack Obama is hosting an Africa summit...

John Block: Getting Nothing Done

Today, I want to talk to you about the deficit – not the dollar deficit. That’s for another day. I...

OFW Law Celebrates 35 Years of Successes: Food/Dietary Supplements Practice Team

Thirty-five (35) years ago, the Washington, DC law firm presently known as Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC, or simply...

Bill Introduced to Ban the Use of Bis-Phenol A in Food Packaging

By Mark L. Itzkoff On July 10, 2014, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced a bill (S. 2572) to ban the...

FDA Issues Guidance Documents on the Use of Nanotechnology in FDA-Regulated Materials

By Mark L. Itzkoff On June 24, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released three final and one draft...

Supreme Court Holds FD&C Act Does Not Bar Competitor Food Label Challenges under the Lanham Act

By Michael J. O’Flaherty and Stewart D. Fried In a recent opinion delivered by Justice Kennedy (with Justice Breyer recused),...

The Next Dietary Guidelines Debate

By Marshall L. Matz and Nathaniel B. Fretz, as published by Agri-Pulse There is a new question surrounding the Dietary...

Political Science or Sound Science – Is the White House Dictating Nutrition Labeling Reform?

The White House’s role with USDA’s regulations for school foods and the WIC feeding program has been widely reported. Lesser...

Ms. Gloom Wants to Know: Does Your Product Hold Program Really “Hold” When Needed?

Anyone who has been involved in the quality assurance and food safety side of the food business for any length...

Reopening of Comment Period on Reportable Food Registry ANPR

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reopened the comment period for an additional sixty (60) days on its advance...

“Eat Your Fish,” Say FDA and EPA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released draft updated advice on seafood consumption,...

Crop Insurance Appropriations – A Clue for the next SRA?

The great battle for the 2014 Farm Bill is thankfully over, but that hasn’t stopped the U.S. Congress from continuing...

Following the Money: House And Senate Appropriations Release Draft Bills & Reports Funding FDA For FY 2015

The House and Senate Appropriations Committees with oversight of FDA have been very busy. Both voted out draft bills for...

Pontifications by Dr. Doom

As described by Dennis Johnson in his recent article from our Regulatory Round-Up Newsletter, the current human illness rate for...

FDA Issues Final Compliance Policy Guide on Food Facility Registration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) on food facility registration. Compliance Policy...