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Food Retailers Face New Calorie Disclosure Requirements
Despite all the publicity over the recently-passed health care legislation, one provision that was “tacked on” received little note but will clearly affect the vast majority of franchise restaurants and many other food…
FDA Issues Final Rule Regarding "Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Bismuth Citrate"
On March 26, 2010, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), issued a final rule titled, " Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Bismuth Citrate,” amending the color additive regulations to increase the…
FTC Holds Final Privacy Roundtable
On March 17, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held its third and final discussion from its roundtable series-Exploring Privacy. Panel topics focused on Internet Architecture and Privacy, Health Information,…
Federal Reserve Issues Gift Card Rules
Last week, the Federal Reserve Board announced final rules that restrict the application of fees and expiration dates to store gift cards, gift certificates, and general-use prepaid cards. The rules are issued under…
Maine Committee Votes to Repeal Law Prohibiting Marketing to Children
This month, a Maine legislative committee voted to repeal a controversial online marketing law that was enacted just last year. Among other things, the law, entitled “ An Act To Prevent Predatory Marketing Practices…