Food Safety Initiative Fact Sheet
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Fact sheet from the Food and Drug Administration which explains the Clinton Administration's plan to strengthen and improve food safety under the Food Safety Initiative.
Regulatory Requirements for Marketing Cosmetics in the United States
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Industry guide prepared by the Food and Drug Administration regarding regulatory requirements for marketing cosmetics in the United States.
Summary of Federal District Court's Ruling On the Food and Drug Administration's Jurisdiction Over, and Regulation of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Summary from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Greensboro, North Carolina, Federal District Court's ruling on April 25, 1997 that the FDA has jurisdiction under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate nicotine-containing cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
The Principle Requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Relating to Foods
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Synopsis from the Food and Drug Administration for consumers regarding the principal requirements of food law.
Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Industry guide from the Food and Drug Administration regarding cosmetic good manufacturing.
Points to Consider for the Use of Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging: Chemistry Considerations
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Guide from the Food and Drug Administration which provides assistance to manufacturers of food packaging in evaluating processes for producing packaging from post-consumer recycled plastic.
Procedure for Obtaining Certificates for Export of Foods and Cosmetics
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Question and answer guide for manufacturers engaged in exporting Food and Drug Administration regulated food and cosmetic products to a foreign country.
The New Food Label
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Publication from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which explains the FDA's new food labeling regulations.
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act Summary
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Summary prepared by the Food and Drug Administration of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.
Legal Issues Relating to the Food and Drug Administration Rule on Children and Tobacco
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Summary prepared by the Food and Drug Administration regarding the rule on children and tobacco which is aimed at regulating commercial speech to ensure that an illegal activity is not promoted.
Cosmetic Labeling
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Guide for consumers from the Food and Drug Administration on how to read cosmetic labels. Also describes how cosmetic labels are regulated.
Food and Drug Administration Recall Policies
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Publication from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which explains the three classes of recalls and discusses FDA's role in the recall process.
The Changing Landscape of Advertising & Marketing Law
of McMillan LLP
The landscape of laws, regulations and codes governing advertising and marketing is complex and multijurisdictional. This past year has brought about significant change for advertisers and marketers in the following areas.
Small Business Food Labeling Exemption
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Publication from the Food and Drug Administration which describes small business food labeling exemptions under 21 CFR 101.9(j)(1).
Labeling of Juice Products Small Entity Compliance Guide
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Guide from the Food and Drug Administration which explains for small businesses the legal requirements set forth in the current regulation for the labeling of juice products that have not been processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate harmful bacteria
Food Color Facts
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Publication from the Food and Drug Administration which explains the regulation of food coloring under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
How Will Prescription and Over The Counter Drugs Affect My Pregnancy?
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, P.C.
You don't need to make this decision on your own. Always consult your physician, particularly your obstetrician, be.
Federal Trade Commission's Enforcement Policy Statement on Food Advertising
Federal Trade Commission
Statement from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) which provides guidance interpreting the FTC's enforcement policy with respect to the use of nutrient content and health claims in food advertising.
OTC Labeling Requirements
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
On March17th the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued, amidst great fanfare, a regulation governing labels fo.
Guide On Consultation Procedures: Foods Derived From New Plant Varieties
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Industry guide prepared by the Food and Drug Administration on consultation procedures regarding foods derived from new plant varieties.
Analysis of the New Requirements for Dietary Supplement Labels
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Analysis for consumers of the New Requirements for Dietary Supplement Labels from the Food and Drug Administration.
Negligence Law Reform: How It Will Hurt YouÃÂ
Sokoloff and Weinstein, P.A.
This article concerns the newly proposed legislation facing our lawmakers in the U.S. Congress that will directly i.
Circuits Split Over Federal Preemption of State Claims Against Medical Device Manufacturers
Tydings & Rosenberg LLP
Manufacturers of medical devices suffered a major setback recently when a federal appellate court held that "premar.
Food Additives
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Publication from the Food and Drug Administration which explains the regulation of food additives under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
The Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Backgrounder from the Food and Drug Administration which describes the Modernization Act of 1997.