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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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Recent Biotechnology, Food & Drug Administration FDA News

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Publication Date Organization
Dec
12
2016
Improper Marketing of Abilify, DOJ and Internet Gambling: State Attorneys General December 12 Update Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
12
2016
Effective Dec 1, Pharmacies, Prescribers, and Wholesalers Must Report Gabapentin to Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Dec
12
2016
China Food and Drug Administration Releases Draft Classification Catalogue of Medical Devices Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
9
2016
The Week Ahead in the European Parliament – December 9, 2016 Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
9
2016
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on FCN Submissions for Substances Intended to Contact Infant Food Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
9
2016
Senate Passes 21st Century Cures Act, but Can It Cure an Ailing FDA? Mintz
Dec
9
2016
USDA Scientists Develop New Method for Detecting Acrylamide in Potatoes Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
8
2016
What a Trump Administration Could Mean for the 340B Drug Program K&L Gates
Dec
8
2016
Global Enforcement of the Nagoya Protocol in Life Sciences Industries Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
8
2016
In the Wake of the Election, What’s Next for State Drug Pricing Initiatives? Mintz
Dec
8
2016
Cannabis Conundrum: Hurdles to Trademark Protection in a “Growing” Industry Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
8
2016
FDA Issues Guidance for Industry on Model Accreditation Standards for Third-Party Certification Bodies Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
8
2016
UK Competition and Markets Authority Imposes Record Fine on Pfizer Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
7
2016
FDA Announces Posting of Adverse Event Report Data for Foods and Cosmetics Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
7
2016
Launch of UK “Food Crime Confidential” Whistleblower Facility Is Reminder to Food Businesses to Ensure Integrity of Supply Chains Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
6
2016
New York State Announces Expanded App To Locate Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
6
2016
FDA Extends Comment Period on Judicious Use of Antimicrobials in Animal Agriculture Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
6
2016
Obama’s Actions to Promote American Entrepreneurship Include Supporting Nanotechnology Industry Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Dec
6
2016
PTAB Holds Oral Hearings In Tecfidera Patent IPR and Interference Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec
5
2016
Center for Science in Public Interest Petitions USDA for Cancer-Risk Warning Labels on Meat Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
5
2016
United States Department of Agriculture Catfish Inspection Program Revisited Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Dec
2
2016
Food Safety and Inspection Service Proposes Amended Nutrition Labeling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
2
2016
Another Round Of Upcoming Amendments To The Medicines Laws In Germany – Clinical Trials, Advertising, Biologics And More… Covington & Burling LLP
Dec
1
2016
China Publishes Final Food Packaging Standards Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
1
2016
FDA Adds Seven More Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
1
2016
Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling: Will COOL Make Come Back? Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
30
2016
Pharmacy Benefit Managers Face New Licensing Requirements Polsinelli PC
Nov
30
2016
FDA Menu Labeling Update Keller and Heckman LLP
 

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