Food Law Blog

FDA Warns CBD Sellers Making COVID Claims

Published on April 8, 2022
A friendly reminder to not make unapproved health claims for treating COVID-19. FDA expects corrections within 48 hours.
Canada is two years into its “High” on Food, but the FDA still doesn’t want to partake. Can FSMA save the US Cannabis Market?

Published on February 2, 2022
Will the FDA regulate cannabis in food using rules developed for food or for dietary supplements? What can we learn from Canada's approach?
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Global Food Safety: The Next Pandemic?

Published on January 24, 2022
One person dies every 15 minutes due to antibiotic resistant organisms in the US. Haskell and DeAngelo review the relevant legislation, and what else government and the food sector can do to help address this growing global problem.
In a Dog Eat Dog World, Are Regulations Strong Enough to Protect Your Pup?

Published on January 17, 2022
In Canada, there is no pet food nutrient composition enforcement for dog and cat foods. DeAngelo and Haskell review how US and Canadian regulations differ, and why pet parents should be wary of imports.
What’s on the menu for 2022? Covid-19? Listeria? Salmonella? E. coli?

Published on January 15, 2022
The year 2021 was a long year, not just for Covid-19, but also for listeria outbreaks in the US. Haskell and DeAngelo review the regulations currently in place to help control listeria outbreaks.
Crickets, Pot, and Pigs! Oh My! A View of 2022…

Published on January 5, 2022
There has never been a time in history with as much going on in food safety and food law. Scott Haskell lists over 20 issues that industry and regulators need to look out for in 2022. How many of these directly relate to your organization?
FDA Announces New Peanut Allergy Health Claim

Published on December 9, 2021
Read Neal Fortin's summary of the new guidance, and link to supporting documents.
IFLR Contributor Tommy Tobin's new Food Law Book

Published on November 18, 2021
Tommy Tobin's book "Food Law: A Practical Guide" offers attorneys an introduction to the topic.
The FASTER Act - Sesame as Major Food Allergen

Published on November 18, 2021
Neal Fortin summarizes FDA's recommendation that manufacturers voluntarily declare “sesame” in relevant ingredient lists, even though formal requirement does not go into effect until 2023.
Online course in the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule covers important current issues

Published on November 8, 2021
Discussion will include how current issues like global supply chain slowdowns, and the looming shortage of CO2 production, impact food safety.