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 …
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 …
Gluten Free Labeling Now Being Enforced by FDA
On August 5, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulations regarding “gluten free” labeling came into effect. Last year, on August 5, 2013, the FDA issued a final rule that effectively determined what characteristics a food must have …
FDA Approves Botox Cosmetic for New Intended Use
On September 11, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved onabotulinumtoxin A, the drug marketed as Botox and Botox Cosmetic, for the temporary minimizing of the appearance of moderate to severe lateral canthal lines, more commonly known as …
FDA Publishes CPG on Food Facility Registration
On April 4, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Draft Compliance Policy Guide Sec. 100.250 Food Facility Registration—Human and Animal Food. This compliance policy guide, when finalized, will provide a resource to FDA staff on the …