On May 16, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), with assistance by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, seized unapproved drugs valued at more than $11 million, which were marked by Ascend Laboratories of Montvale, …
FDA Halts Production at New York Cheese Company
On April 28, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) prevailed in federal court in its action against Nancy Taber Richards and the company she co-founded, Trumansburg, N.Y.-based Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Company, LLC. In particular, the Western District …
FDA to Regulate New Tobacco Products, E-Cigarettes
On April 24, 2014, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its publication of newly proposed regulations pertaining to new tobacco products, as permitted by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009. The products covered under …
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Honey Labeling
On April 11, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a draft guidance document, entitled “Draft Guidance for Industry: Proper Labeling of Honey and Honey Products” (“Guidance”). The Guidance provides industry with guidelines on how to properly label …
FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Using Dietary Supplements with Undeclared Drug Ingredients
On April 7, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) advised consumers to stop taking Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen products, which are promoted as body forming, weight loss dietary supplements. According to the FDA, the Company’s dietary supplements …
FTC Prevails Against Marketers of Medical Foods
On March 7, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reported that the Agency had prevailed in federal court in its action against the Wellness Support Network. In particular, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered a …
FDA Moves to Update Nutrition Facts Label for Foods
On February 27, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) moved to update nutrition facts labels (“Nutrition Facts Panels”) on packaged foods and dietary supplements. The proposal was prompted by recent scientific findings that suggest there is a direct …
FDA Issues Statement on IOM Report on Safety of Caffeine in Foods
On January 21, 2014, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a Statement on the Institute of Medicine’s Report (“IOM Report”) on Caffeine in Foods. Released on January 17, 2014, the IOM Report is a culmination of the recent …
FDA Issues Guidance on Distinguishing Liquid Dietary Supplements from Beverages
On January 16, 2014, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a guidance document entitled “Distinguishing Liquid Dietary Supplements from Beverages” (“Guidance”). Found here, the Guidance is aimed at explaining to industry how dietary supplements and beverages differ. Beverages …
FDA Warns Consumers About Dietary Supplement Containing Synthetic Steroids
On December 23, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued an announcement warning consumers about the serious health risks associated with using “Mass Destruction,” a product marketed as a dietary supplement for muscle growth. This product is manufactured …