State Food Ingredient Laws: Bans and Warnings
Some states are beginning to restrict ingredients from packaged food products, or require additional warnings on products, that are sold within their boarders.
Labeling & Compliance
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion for Certain “No Artificial Colors” Claims
FDA has changed its current thinking on labeling, allowing food companies to expand their use of "no artificial colors" claims.
USDA Proposes Updates to USA Claims on FSIS Products
USDA determined the agency's current policy on "made in the USA" claims may be misleading to consumers. The agency proposed new requirements before a "USA" claim can be made on FSIS-regulated products.
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Dietary Guidance Statements
FDA proposed criteria that a food must meet when a claim such as "part of a nutritious dietary pattern" is made.
FDA Releases Guidance on Plant-Based Milks
FDA released a Draft Guidance addressing naming of plant-based milk alternatives. The Guidance allows the continued use of "milk" and provides for the voluntary use of nutrition statements.
FDA Updates Allergen Guidance
FDA recently announced a draft guidance updating the agency's allergen labeling guidance.
USDA's Bioengineered Disclosure
The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law required USDA to develop a mandatory disclosure standard for foods that are or may be bioengineered. Companies were given until January 1, 2022 to comply with the requirements of the standard.
What is Healthy – FDA’s Opinion
FDA's recent proposed rule is set to shift the requirements for "healthy" foods, and will modernize the regulatory framework for use of the claim.