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Recent FDA Testing Shows Lead in Lipsticks, Agency Maintains Levels are Safe
Recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) test results show that detectible amounts of lead continue to be found in lipstick, but do not present a safety risk to product consumers. According to the recent FDA test…
FTC Warns 6 Mobile Apps about Possible FCRA Violations
The FTC this week warned marketers of six mobile apps that provide background screening that the companies may be violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FTC warned the apps marketers that, if they believe…
USDA Issues Draft Guidance Regarding the National Organic Program
On February 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's ("USDA") Agriculture Marketing Service ("AMS") published draft guidance clarifying how exemptions and exclusions from certification as a producer or handler of…
US, Canada Reach Agreement on Organic Ruminant Stocking Rates
The Agriculture Marketing Service of the United States Department of Agriculture announced an agreement reached with Canada’s Food Inspection Agency that will provide U.S. organic dairy, beef, sheep, goat and bison…
Illinois AG Releases Information Security and Breach Notification Guide
On January 27, 2012, the Illinois Attorney General released guidance for businesses to prevent, prepare for, and respond to data security breaches. Information Security and Security Breach Notification Guidance reminds…