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IOM Issues Phase II Report Recommending Energy Star-Type Ratings for a Food Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating System
On October 20, 2011, the Institutes of Medicine (“IOM”) issued Phase II of a two-part report regarding front-of-package nutrition labeling systems and symbols. The report, created by an IOM Committee convened in…
FTC Seeks Comment Regarding Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule
Posted by Sarah Roller On August 18, 2011 the FTC issued a request for public comment and advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) as part of the Commission's review of the costs, benefits, necessity, and…
Supreme Court Rules on Generic Drug Labeling Preemption
On June 23, 2011, the Supreme Court rendered its decision in Pliva, Inc. v. Mensing holding that FDA regulations governing generic drug products directly conflict with and preempt state laws that would require generic…
Non-Profit Sues 34 Sellers of "Organic" Cosmetics
Last week, the Center for Environmental Health, a non-profit organization, filed a complaint in California Superior Court alleging that 34 cosmetics companies violated the California Organic Products Act of 2003…
Hold the Tweets: Why Marketers of Consumer Health Products Should Watch For FDA's Policy on Social Media
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to issue guidance and possibly regulations regarding use of social media. These policies will only be enforceable on marketers of prescription drugs and restricted…