What Constitutes “Natural” Foods?
The FDA requests information in possible first steps to regulate the term “natural” on food labels.
Reforming Medical Device Regulation
Researchers argue for reducing FDA involvement in medical device regulation.
Can Food Safety Regulations Lead to Environmental Harm?
Scholar argues that new food safety regime sacrifices environmental well-being.
Stopping Contaminated Food Hazards Before They Arise
New agency rule focuses on preventing risks to food meant for human consumption.
The FDA’s Sweet Proposal on Food Labels
The FDA has proposed adding to product labels daily percentages for added sugars.
The Case Against FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests
Scholar argues against proposal to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.
The Case for FDA Regulation of Laboratory-Developed Diagnostic Tests
Scholar argues in favor of proposal to regulate lab-developed tests as medical devices.
The American Pizza Community Bites Back
Pizza restaurants break from restaurant lobby to challenge FDA’s menu labeling rule.
Bringing Transparency Back to U.S. Food Law
Scholar argues that the food regulatory scheme is not doing enough in the name of transparency.
Are Health Care Antiseptics Safe and Effective for Medical Professionals?
The FDA asks for new data on the safety and efficacy of antiseptics used in hospitals and other health care settings.
First Biosimilar Drug Inches Closer to Entering U.S. Market
Newly approved type of generic drug defeats competitor in court and continues towards market.
Toward a Middle Ground in Regulating E-cigarettes
A legal scholar proposes strict advertising limits – but no blanket ban – on e-cigarettes.