Challenges to Country-of-Origin Food Labels
House passes bill to repeal mandatory country-of-origin labels on meat products.
Regulatory Leadership in Tackling Tobacco
Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler recounts his efforts to control cigarettes.
Do Healthier School Lunches Mean More Food Waste?
The debate on plate waste from healthy school lunches continues.
The Regulatory System May Not Be Ready for Synthetic Organisms
As researchers develop organisms that fuel your car, scholars warn that current regulations are not adequate.
Bringing Transparency Back to U.S. Food Law
Scholar argues that the food regulatory scheme is not doing enough in the name of transparency.
Supreme Court Ruling Preserves Health Insurance Subsidies
Supreme Court held that Affordable Care Act’s tax credits can apply to Americans in every state.
NHTSA Proposes Rule to Curb Substandard Motorcycle Helmets
Motorcyclists and law enforcement officials disagree over the necessity of proposed changes to helmet standards.
Advisory Committee Urges Americans to Adopt a Sustainable Diet
Latest recommendations urge Americans to eat less meat.
First Biosimilar Drug Inches Closer to Entering U.S. Market
Newly approved type of generic drug defeats competitor in court and continues towards market.
Congress Rethinks Policy on Medical Marijuana
Legislation seeks to reduce friction between federal and state policies for medicinal marijuana use.
Toward a Middle Ground in Regulating E-cigarettes
A legal scholar proposes strict advertising limits – but no blanket ban – on e-cigarettes.
Obamacare Menu Labeling Laws May Pose Challenges for Small Chains
The FDA drafts guidance to help small restaurant and food retail chains comply with new menu labeling rules.