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September 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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FDA’s Focus on Cybersecurity Creates Avoidable Risk for Management
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been actively working to address cybersecurity concerns related to medical devices. On March 29, 2023, FDA published ...
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How will FDA and USDA operate during a Government Shutdown?
Will we wake up to a federal government shutdown on October 1st? Many of the ingredients required for a shutdown are present. There may be ...
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USTR Extends Existing Section 301 China Tariff Exclusions
The USTR announced that it is extending the only exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods that currently exist. The exclusions will now ...
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OFW and AFI Invite You to a Food Industry Update: Trends in Customs and Trade and Litigation
Thursday, September 21 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Click here to register for this event. Space is limited. In today’s global economy, the regulatory and ...
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August 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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Comment Period on First Congressional Bipartisan and Bicameral Request for Information on Cannabidiol Closes
On August 18, 2023, comments were due to Congress on the bipartisan and bicameral request for information (RFI), which sought written stakeholder comments and analysis ...
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July 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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Antidumping and Countervailing Duties Petitions Filed on Pea Protein from China (8/30/23 Update)
** 8/30/2023 UPDATE ** On August 28th, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a preliminary determination that the U.S. domestic industry is being materially ...
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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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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...