On March 27, 2023, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will no longer be accepting submissions to its Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP). Starting in 1972, VCRP has been the only type of submission that is …
Congress Increases Minimum Tobacco Sales Age to 21
On December 20, 2019, changes to the minimum tobacco-sale age were signed into law, increasing the federal minimum age for tobacco sales from 18 to 21. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), the Agency responsible for enforcing age-related sale …
FDA Warns JUUL, Alleging Marketing Violations
On September 9, 2019, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Warning Letter to JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL), in connection with the marketing of its exceedingly popular e-cigarette products. According to the FDA, JUUL is alleged to have …
FDA Warning Letters for Alzheimer’s Supplement Claims
On February 11, 2019, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a warning to the public entitled “FDA takes action against 17 companies for illegally selling products claiming to treat Alzheimer’s disease” (“FDA Warning”). Found here, the FDA Warning notifies …
FDA Considers Changing Major Food Allergen Labeling Requirements
In response to growing concerns over sesame allergies, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) is reportedly considering adding sesame to the list of major food allergens. Since the enactment of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of …
La Croix Sued Over “Cockroach Killer”
On October 5, 2018, the internet went abuzz with news that La Croix, a refreshing favorite to millennials and soccer moms alike, was targeted with a high-profile class action suit. Arguing that La Croix’s labeling failed to live up to …
FDA to Review Standard of Identity for Dairy Products
On July 26, 2018, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that the Agency will be reviewing and modernizing established standards of identity for dairy products. A contentious issue among the dairy industry, dairy-alternative producers and consumers, FDA has …
No Quiero Taco Bell: Recall Issued for Taco Bell Cheese Sauce
On July 24, 2016, Kraft Heinz Co. announced its issuance of a recall of Taco Bell cheese sauce, indicating that the products present a botulism risk. The recall notice, found here, indicates that this a voluntary recall, which is undertaken …
FDA Warning Issued to Fraudulent and Unapproved Flu Products
On March 2, 2018, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a warning to the public entitled “FDA warns of fraudulent and unapproved flu products (“FDA Warning”). Found here, the FDA Warning is aimed at notifying the public of …
FDA Directed to Enforce Dairy Labeling Requirements
On March 23, 2018, President Trump signed the Congressional Spending Bill, directing, among other things, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to take action against imitation dairy foods and enforce dairy labeling regulations. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) …