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.
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.
Regulating the Next Generation of Genetic Testing
New approaches to clinical care pose regulatory challenges.
Lawmakers Propose a Single Food Safety Administration
A recently introduced bill would create a new, unified agency to oversee all U.S. food safety.
FDA Revises its Historic Proposal to Regulate Animal Food
Industry pushback appears to slow down landmark rule.
GAO Exposes Flaws in Pesticide Testing of Food
Report finds deficient testing and potentially misleading reporting by government agencies.
Will a Proposed E-Cigarette Rule Adequately Protect Youth?
The FDA recently proposed a rule on e-cigarettes, but critics claim key protections are still needed.
Mixed Response to FDA’s Planned Makeover of Nutrition Labels
Proposed updates to label draw praise from public health groups, concern from food industry.