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Coverage of federal, state, and international regulatory developments affecting consumer products, advertising, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and business operations.
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FDA Reassessment of BHT and ADA Signals New Pressure on GRAS Food Additives
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FDA Reassessment of BHT and ADA Signals New Pressure on GRAS Food Additives
May 21, 2026
FDA Reassessment of BHT and ADA Signals New Pressure on GRAS Food Additives
Pejman Javaheri Quoted in Bloomberg Law on FDA Gluten Warning Policy
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Pejman Javaheri Quoted in Bloomberg Law on FDA Gluten Warning Policy
April 24, 2026
Pejman Javaheri Quoted in Bloomberg Law on FDA Gluten Warning Policy
FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions as Celebrity-Driven Demand Raises New Risks
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FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions as Celebrity-Driven Demand Raises New Risks
April 15, 2026
FDA Reconsiders Peptide Restrictions as Celebrity-Driven Demand Raises New Risks
The DOJ’s New Focus on FDA Reporting and Product Safety
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The DOJ’s New Focus on FDA Reporting and Product Safety
April 1, 2026
The DOJ’s New Focus on FDA Reporting and Product Safety
New Non-Ultra-Processed Food Label in California: A Turning Point for Food Regulation
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New Non-Ultra-Processed Food Label in California: A Turning Point for Food Regulation
March 27, 2026
New Non-Ultra-Processed Food Label in California: A Turning Point for Food Regulation
California’s SB 343 lawsuit and the October 2026 Deadline Amid New Constitutional Challenges 
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California’s SB 343 lawsuit and the October 2026 Deadline Amid New Constitutional Challenges 
March 23, 2026
California’s SB 343 lawsuit and the October 2026 Deadline Amid New Constitutional Challenges 
USDA SNAP Soda and Candy Bans Begin in 2026: States Rolling Out New Food Restrictions
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USDA SNAP Soda and Candy Bans Begin in 2026: States Rolling Out New Food Restrictions
March 6, 2026
USDA SNAP Soda and Candy Bans Begin in 2026: States Rolling Out New Food Restrictions
SB 25 Update: Texas Adopts Final Food Labeling Rule Before 2027 Deadline
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SB 25 Update: Texas Adopts Final Food Labeling Rule Before 2027 Deadline
February 26, 2026
SB 25 Update: Texas Adopts Final Food Labeling Rule Before 2027 Deadline
FDA Pauses Enforcement of DSHEA Disclaimer Placement for Supplement Labels 
FDA Pauses Enforcement of DSHEA Disclaimer Placement for Supplement Labels
FDA Pauses Enforcement of DSHEA Disclaimer Placement for Supplement Labels 
January 27, 2026
FDA Pauses Enforcement of DSHEA Disclaimer Placement for Supplement Labels 
UK IPO Patent and Trademark Fees Are Rising in 2026 After Decades of Stability 
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UK IPO Patent and Trademark Fees Are Rising in 2026 After Decades of Stability 
January 23, 2026
UK IPO Patent and Trademark Fees Are Rising in 2026 After Decades of Stability 
Plastic Checkout Bags Banned in California Beginning 2026
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Plastic Checkout Bags Banned in California Beginning 2026
January 2, 2026
Plastic Checkout Bags Banned in California Beginning 2026
January 1, 2026: USDA Tightens “Product of USA” Labels for Meat, Poultry, and Eggs 
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January 1, 2026: USDA Tightens “Product of USA” Labels for Meat, Poultry, and Eggs 
December 31, 2025
January 1, 2026: USDA Tightens “Product of USA” Labels for Meat, Poultry, and Eggs 
¿Qué Afirmaciones Publicitarias Son Legales en EE.UU. y Cuáles Ponen en Riesgo a las Marcas Extranjeras?
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¿Qué Afirmaciones Publicitarias Son Legales en EE.UU. y Cuáles Ponen en Riesgo a las Marcas Extranjeras?
December 18, 2025
¿Qué Afirmaciones Publicitarias Son Legales en EE.UU. y Cuáles Ponen en Riesgo a las Marcas Extranjeras?
Flavored Vapes in Jeopardy: Retailers Challenge Virginia’s 2025 E-Cigarette Restrictions 
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Flavored Vapes in Jeopardy: Retailers Challenge Virginia’s 2025 E-Cigarette Restrictions 
November 21, 2025
Flavored Vapes in Jeopardy: Retailers Challenge Virginia’s 2025 E-Cigarette Restrictions 
The Hemp Ban at the Heart of Washington’s Cannabis Crackdown
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The Hemp Ban at the Heart of Washington’s Cannabis Crackdown
November 12, 2025
The Hemp Ban at the Heart of Washington’s Cannabis Crackdown
USPTO Proposes New IPR Rules for Patent Challenges in 2025
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USPTO Proposes New IPR Rules for Patent Challenges in 2025
October 21, 2025
USPTO Proposes New IPR Rules for Patent Challenges in 2025
How the 2025 Government Shutdown Impacts FDA Approvals and USDA Food Inspections
FDA and USDA food safety inspections affected by 2025 government shutdown
How the 2025 Government Shutdown Impacts FDA Approvals and USDA Food Inspections
October 1, 2025
How the 2025 Government Shutdown Impacts FDA Approvals and USDA Food Inspections
Textile EPR Laws Are Coming: Apparel Brands Must Act Now
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Textile EPR Laws Are Coming: Apparel Brands Must Act Now
September 30, 2025
Textile EPR Laws Are Coming: Apparel Brands Must Act Now
What Is MAHA and How Could It Affect Gluten Disclosure on Food Packaging and Ingredients? 
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What Is MAHA and How Could It Affect Gluten Disclosure on Food Packaging and Ingredients? 
September 16, 2025
What Is MAHA and How Could It Affect Gluten Disclosure on Food Packaging and Ingredients? 
FDA Seizes $14M in Products from Midwest Goods
FDA Seizes $14M in Vaping Products from Midwest Goods
FDA Seizes $14M in Products from Midwest Goods
September 12, 2025
FDA Seizes $14M in Products from Midwest Goods
Over 260 Retailers Named in Prop 65 Lawsuits Over Toxic Receipts 
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Over 260 Retailers Named in Prop 65 Lawsuits Over Toxic Receipts 
September 8, 2025
Over 260 Retailers Named in Prop 65 Lawsuits Over Toxic Receipts 
Compostable Footwear Under Fire: Legal Risks CPG Brands Must Know 
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Compostable Footwear Under Fire: Legal Risks CPG Brands Must Know 
September 3, 2025
Compostable Footwear Under Fire: Legal Risks CPG Brands Must Know 
Auditorías de Marca USPTO: Qué Vigila y Cómo Prepararte
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Auditorías de Marca USPTO: Qué Vigila y Cómo Prepararte
August 29, 2025
Auditorías de Marca USPTO: Qué Vigila y Cómo Prepararte
FDA and USDA Seek Industry Input on Defining “Ultra-Processed Foods”: What Food Brands Must Know Now
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FDA and USDA Seek Industry Input on Defining “Ultra-Processed Foods”: What Food Brands Must Know Now
July 29, 2025
FDA and USDA Seek Industry Input on Defining “Ultra-Processed Foods”: What Food Brands Must Know Now