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 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 Acts to Ban Trans Fat in Foods
On November 7, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published an announcement, entitled “Tentative Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils,” announcing its preliminary determination that Partially Hydrogenated Oils (“PHOs”), which are the primary source of trans fatty acids (trans …