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Dillard to Provide Webinar on USDA Meat and Poultry Labeling Requirements
OFW Law’s USDA Practice Head, John Dillard, will be providing a free webinar on USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) regulatory requirements for labeling meat and ...
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June Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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Oh, SNAP! Rhode Island Judge Holds SNAP Judicial Review Cases Are Removable to Federal Court
In a decision which should come to no surprise to those who represent SNAP retailers in lawsuits against the federal government, a federal court in ...
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FDA Issues First Draft Guidance on Clinical Trials with Psychedelic Drugs
On Friday, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its first draft guidance on the conduct of clinical trials for psychedelic drugs. The Draft Guidance ...
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Hemp Now Included in Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will include ‘Hemp’ in the title of one of the six Agricultural Technical Advisory Committees (ATACs) – noting ...
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Oh, SNAP! New York Federal Judge Holds Food and Nutrition Act’s Thirty-Day Judicial Review Deadline is Jurisdictional
In a decision of importance to SNAP retailers, a U.S. District Court judge has held that the thirty-day deadline for seeking judicial review of ...
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Tattoo Ink Safety – A Reinvigorated Agency Concern
On June 12, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Draft Guidance for tattoo ink manufacturers and distributors entitled, “Insanitary Conditions in ...
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May Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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SCOTUS Upholds Prop 12 – What This Means for the Pork Industry
On May 11, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld, in a 5-4 decision, a California law restricting the sale of pork ...
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FNS Approves New SNAP Hot Food Waiver for 15 California Counties
Many California counties were impacted by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in February and March 2023. SNAP beneficiaries in the Golden State were affected ...
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April Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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OFW Law Combines with Benjamin England & Associates to Help Clients Navigate Complexities
Combination Aligns Firms with Complementary Food, Drug and Agriculture Practices Washington, DC – Two of the nation’s premier firms focusing on food, drugs, agriculture, and ...
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Cannabis Regulatory Update: CBD, The Farm Bill, and The Punt from FDA to Congress
Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that existing regulatory frameworks for food and supplements are not appropriate for cannabidiol” (CBD) ...
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OFW’s Marshall Matz Featured in Alumnus Spotlight
OFW Law’s senior counsel and former chairman Marshall Matz is featured in the University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law’s News honoring his ...
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March Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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Oh, SNAP! USDA Still Not Addressing Discrimination at FNS Against Minority & Immigrant Retailers
On February 28, 2023, USDA’s Equity Commission issued its 2023 Interim Report containing recommendations to advance equity at USDA. The Interim Report’s cover letter states, ...
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Oh, SNAP! Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Transaction-Specific Evidence Is Not Required
In a decision of profound importance for SNAP retailers, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Euclid Market Inc. v. United ...
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February Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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Oh, SNAP! FNS’s Restaurant Rule Forces SNAP Retailers to Sell Sin Goods
USDA’s Food & Nutrition Service (FNS) authorized more than 250,000 SNAP retailers across the country. For many years, SNAP retailers sold substantial amounts of SNAP-eligible ...
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January Food and Agriculture Regulatory Recap
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments ...
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Oh, SNAP! FNS’s 2021 SNAP Retailer Summary
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has oversight over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The agency’s SNAP-related responsibilities include licensing of supermarkets, grocery stores, ...
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The FDA Concludes “Existing Regulatory Frameworks for Foods and Supplements are Not Appropriate” for CBD
Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their conclusion “that existing regulatory frameworks for food and supplements are not appropriate for cannabidiol,” ...
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Frank Yiannas Announces Resignation from FDA
Today, Frank Yiannas announced his resignation, via a letter to Commissioner Califf, as Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the United States Food ...
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Oh, SNAP! Iowa Wants to Ban Most Eligible Food Items from SNAP Eligibility
For nearly sixty years, there has been widespread debate over what food items should be eligible for purchase with SNAP (food stamps) benefits. Although the ...
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Oh, SNAP! How Retailers Can Keep Their SNAP Authorizations Following Trafficking Charges
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issues charges letters to more than 2,000 small grocery and convenience stores each year alleging that they have engaged ...
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Tattoo Ink Safety – A Reinvigorated Agency Concern
On June 12, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Draft Guidance for tattoo ink manufacturers and...