FDA/USDA Regulations - Biotech/Drug Laws

In today’s hyper-aware environment, concerns about food and drug safety are paramount for both companies and consumers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the areas of biotech, food, and drug law. Additionally, laws including the 21st Century Cures Act, and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Processes), regulate industry standards/norms in food, cosmetics, and other industry-sectors. Visitors to the National Law Review will find the latest analysis of news, legislation, and upcoming cases/litigation as it relates to this area of law.

With researchers searching for new energy solutions and other developments in biotech, visitors to the NLR will have the opportunity to read content surrounding biosimilars, natural fuel production, medical devices, biotechnology, nanotechnology and materials, and the pharmaceuticals industry. Additionally, content relating to food and drug laws, limits on chemical use in cosmetic products, and other general health/safety topics are covered by the National Law Review and are updated regularly. Additionally, food safety and imports to the United States are also discussed as they become relevant.

In addition to general health, science, and food/drug, the industry is also closely related to many of the issues related to intellectual property law. New applications for patents, intellectual property, licensing laws, and other areas which are governed by the PTAB court, often crossover into the industry.

New developments in legislation, including the legalization of recreational marijuana has created a new area ripe for legal analysis. Regulations on how recreational marijuana can be advertised and marketed, distributed and the kind of insurance coverage necessary for dispensaries. Additionally, employer drug-testing and marijuana statutes have been a hot area of litigation covered by the National Law Review.

General practices in marketing standards, compliance of federal and state laws/legislation, licensing collaborations, and news related to bringing new products to the market, in the US and abroad, are among the areas visitors to NLR will read about daily. Drug pricing, changes in production standards, regulatory compliance, food safety and handling, drug laws (legalization of marijuana, both recreational and medicinal in the workplace), and labeling and nutritional requirements, are among the many topics covered by the National Law Review daily.

Visitors will always find the latest, up-to-date, most comprehensive coverage on the site. And, news and stories which affect the US, companies which are regulated in the industry, and multinational/international companies, are detailed regularly for NLR readers.

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Date	Title	Organization
13 May	FDA Expresses Displeasure with Consumer Products Containing Trendy Cannabis Ingredient Delta-8 THC	Mintz
13 May	A New(ish) Chemical Excise Tax Effective July 2022	Proskauer Rose LLP
13 May	'Fresh, Local, Quality' — How Unverifiable Opinions Evade False Advertising Claims	Katten
12 May	FDA Works to Improve Supply of Formula Products	Keller and Heckman LLP
12 May	Recall Roundup: April 2022	Hunton Andrews Kurth
12 May	U.S. Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer Hit with Ransomware Attack	Robinson & Cole LLP
12 May	MORE Than Meets the Eye? How Federal Marijuana Legalization Legislation Could Affect Employers	Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
12 May	Drug Overdoses in 2021 at Highest Level on Record According to CDC, Driven By Opioids	Jackson Lewis P.C.
12 May	SAB PFAS Report May Be Finalized This Week	CMBG3 Law
11 May	Warning! FDA Issues Warning Letters for Products Containing Delta-8 THC	Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
11 May	Congress Should Vote or Get off the Pot	Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
11 May	Antitrust Enforcers’ First “Listening Forum” On Merger Reform Highlights Ongoing Concerns in the Food and Agriculture Industry	Polsinelli PC
11 May	FDA Issues Warning Letters to 11 Supplement Companies	Keller and Heckman LLP
10 May	Health Canada and CFIA Launch Consultation on Development of Voluntary Guidance re Food Information to be Provided for Foods Sold Through E-Commerce	Keller and Heckman LLP
10 May	China Publishes Final GB Standard on E-Cigarettes: The Basis for Product Compliance	Keller and Heckman LLP
10 May	Calling All Whistleblowers: Department of Justice Launches Office of Environmental Justice	Tycko & Zavareei LLP
9 May	South Carolina’s Medical Marijuana Bill Ruled Unconstitutional, but Sponsor Vows to Keep Fighting	Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
9 May	Continuing Litigation of California’s Foie Gras Ban	Keller and Heckman LLP
9 May	Group Standards: An Often Overlooked Regulatory Pathway to Export Food to China	Keller and Heckman LLP
6 May	UK Government Publishes Guidance on The Implementation of The Food (Promotion and Placement) Regulations 2021	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP