In the world of healthy food and beverages, a crucial first step towards bringing a new product to the crowded U.S. market is identifying and understanding the regulatory authorities that oversee your product. This is not...more
11/30/2023
/ Advertising ,
Alcohol Beverage Control ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food & Drug Regulations ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Organic ,
TTB ,
USDA
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, you have probably heard that there is a turkey shortage – brought about by a combination of rising costs for feed and fuel, continued labor shortages, and – if that were not enough –a...more
11/18/2022
/ Biden Administration ,
Compliance ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement ,
Executive Orders ,
Labor Shortage ,
Poultry ,
Proposed Rules ,
Sherman Act ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Shortages ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
USDA
Foley & Lardner’s Food & Beverage Industry Team has authored a new handbook entitled, “Food & Beverage Supply Chain Desk Reference.” For the sake of convenience, the Desk Reference includes quick answers to your legal needs...more
3/25/2021
/ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Recalls ,
Indemnification ,
License Agreements ,
Limitation of Liability Clause ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Product Recalls ,
Robinson-Patman Act ,
Sales & Distribution Agreements ,
Sellers ,
Sherman Act ,
Supply Chain ,
Terms and Conditions ,
The Clayton Act ,
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) ,
USDA ,
Warranties
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in March 2020 temporarily halted its domestic inspection program amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. During this time, FDA continued to use other tools, including...more
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) recently released guidance for bank and financial institutions regarding the requirements and obligations for financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and...more
7/9/2020
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bank Secrecy Act ,
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) ,
Due Diligence ,
Farm Bill ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinCEN ,
Guidance Update ,
Hemp Related Businesses ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
USDA
The USDA’s interim final rule on hemp provides needed clarity and certainty around its legal production. At the same time, producers must ensure they are not running afoul of state or tribal requirements. Foley & Lardner LLP...more
11/25/2019
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Farm Bill ,
Hemp ,
Hemp Cultivation ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Licensing Rules ,
Transportation Industry ,
Tribal Governments ,
USDA
On October 31, 2019 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published an Interim Final Rule (84 FR 58522) establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program and outlining a regulatory framework for monitoring hemp...more
11/1/2019
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Comment Period ,
Controlled Substances ,
DEA ,
Farm Bill ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hemp ,
Interim Final Rules (IFR) ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Penalties ,
Public Comment ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Testing Requirements ,
Tribal Governments ,
USDA
Welcome to issue two of Foley’s Manufacturing MarketTrends newsletter, which highlights key trends with the potential to make 2019 a year of change for manufacturers. In this issue, we will explore collaboration between the...more
7/12/2019
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Big Data ,
Biotechnology ,
Blockchain ,
FDA Approval ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Machine Learning ,
Manufacturers ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Supply Chain ,
USDA
In the face of an ever increasing global population set to surpass 9 billion by 2050, agriculture and science have converged to create sustainable, innovative solutions to food production. Cellular agriculture is perhaps the...more
6/19/2019
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Cattle ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ,
Food Supply ,
Memorandum of Understanding ,
Poultry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Seafood ,
Technology ,
USDA