Biotech Food Drug

The food we eat and the medicine we put into our bodies are highly regulated by a variety of government agencies. In the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulate the processes by which food makes its way to the grocery store and medicine is approved for consumer use.  As the science grows more complex behind the pharmaceutical and food industry, interpretation of the regulations in place is becoming more nuanced.  Overseas, these industries are regulated by a variety of agencies; for example, the Minister of Agriculture in Canada, Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong, and the Committee of Environmental, Public Health and Food Safety (EU), are among the many governing-bodies which regulate biotechnology, food, and drugs throughout the world.

The National Law Review is your free online resource to agency news, emerging topics in food and drug, and the latest in biotechnology updates. From nanotechnologies being used in research, to regulations of imported foods coming into the US from overseas or the development of medical devices and drugs, readers can find expert legal analysis of the developments in the industry, as well as reports on changes within the agencies that regulate these industries. The National Law Review also covers topics related to licensing, Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS), food and beverage regulation in the US and worldwide, nutrition labeling, and country of origin labeling guidelines.

With recent legislation being passed throughout the US in relation to marijuana use, both for recreational and medicinal purposes, readers will also find up-to-date information, litigation, and news coming from this area of interest as well. Regulations in California for labeling and proper sales of marijuana, to use in different states, or internationally, as well as rules for promoting and advertising marijuana are also covered on the site. Additionally, the development and changing landscape of tobacco use to include vaping, and how e-cigarettes and vaping are regulated, is also covered by NLR authors.

Readers who are interested in food safety, inspection, imports into the US, and regulations, these topics are covered regularly on The National Law Review as well. New legislation from the FDA, USDA, Department of Agriculture, and international bodies, are covered on the site. If you are looking for details on new nutrition-labeling regulations or health risks of consuming certain imported foods, you will find these topics, and many more, on The National Law Review.

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Nov
10
2017
ECHA Seeks Case Studies to Feature at SETAC Europe Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
10
2017
FMCSA Expands Its Drug Testing Panel Effective January 1, 2018 Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
10
2017
USDA Further Delays Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
10
2017
OECD Publishes Analysis of Survey on Consumer and Environmental Exposures to Manufactured Nanomaterials Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
9
2017
USDA Withdraws Biotech Regulation Proposal Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
9
2017
TTB Begins Testing New Version of Permits Online McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
8
2017
FDA Issues Final Regulations Easing the Path for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
8
2017
CMS Finalizes Reimbursement Cuts for 340B Hospitals Foley & Lardner LLP
Nov
8
2017
To Scan or Not to Scan: Surge in Lawsuits under Illinois Biometrics Law McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
8
2017
Menu Labeling Update: FDA Releases Supplemental Draft Guidance Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
8
2017
California Defines PET to Exclude PETG; Limits Labeling Under Resin Code 1 Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
7
2017
USDA Withdraws Proposed Rule on the Importation, Interstate Movement, and Environmental Release of Certain GE Organisms Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
7
2017
Governor’s Veto of Recreational Marijuana Law Upheld by Maine House Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
7
2017
CMS Final Rule Will Reduce Medicare Part B Drug Payments by Nearly 30% for 340B Hospitals Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
7
2017
FDA Study Shows Low Pesticide Levels in Food Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
6
2017
BfR Publishes Q&A Regarding Study on Fate and Effects of Tattoo Pigments in Human Skin Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
6
2017
Maine Governor Vetoes Recreational Marijuana Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
6
2017
NOSB Votes Against Banning Hydroponic Crops from Organic Certification Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
6
2017
Study Shows E-cigarettes Pose Unique Health Dangers Stark & Stark
Nov
6
2017
North Carolina Oyster and Marine Aquaculture Makes a Splash Ward and Smith, P.A.
Nov
3
2017
FDA Issues Guidance to Allow “Co-Manufacturers” Additional Time to Implement Certain Supply-Chain Program Requirements Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
3
2017
FDA’s Final Guidance Restricts Sharing Patient-Specific Information Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
3
2017
Impact of Cyberattack on Merck was $135 million K&L Gates
Nov
3
2017
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Establish Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
2
2017
UK Parliamentary Office Publishes Note on Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
2
2017
FSANZ Determines Risk from Chemicals in Food Packaging is Low; No Additional Regulatory Measures Needed Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
2
2017
New USDA Study Explores Influence of Foodstore Access on Grocery Shopping and Food Spending Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
2
2017
Does a 2016 Law Strip DOJ and DEA of Police Powers to Enforce Drug Laws? Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Nov
1
2017
ISO Publishes Standard on Use and Application of Acellular In Vitro Tests and Methodologies to Assess Nanomaterial Biodurability Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Nov
1
2017
Update: Class Actions Involving 'Natural' Labeling Remain on Hold in Anticipation of FDA Guidance Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Nov
1
2017
Microalgae Becoming Major Player in Food Production Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
1
2017
FDA Updates De Novo Medical Device Classification Process Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Oct
31
2017
OECD Report Examines How to Determine Concentrations of Manufactured Nanomaterials in Workplace Air Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Oct
31
2017
A Growing Trend In Favor of Medical Marijuana Users in the Employment Context Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Oct
31
2017
How Are Digester Additives in Food-Contact Paper Regulated in the EU? Keller and Heckman LLP
 
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