On April 14, 2020, the journal Science published on-line a “First Release Notification” paper entitled “Projecting the transmission dynamics of SARS CoV-2 through the postpandemic period” by scientists from the Departments of...more
As recently as March 27, the WHO was stating on its website that there was insufficient evidence to suggest that the novel coronavirus was airborne except in a handful of medical cases, such as when intubating an infected...more
4/9/2020
/ Best Practices ,
Biologics ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Face-Filtering ,
Health and Safety ,
Healthcare ,
Hospitals ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Devices ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Workplace Safety
On March 31, Health & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar announced the creation of a new FDA program, the Coronavirus Treatment Acceleration Program (“CTAP”), designed to speed up the development of life-saving treatments...more
Arent Fox continues to monitor the FDA activities and scientific reports on COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus.
On March 24, FDA announced that it would allow the use of convalescent plasma from recently recovered COVID-19...more
In a letter dated March 28, FDA announced it was issuing an Emergency Use Authorization for oral formulations of chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate for the treatment of COVID-19.
The drugs are to be...more
Should Ibuprofen Be Used to Combat Coronavirus Fever?
The mechanism of attack by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on human cells is thought to involve a specific region, known as the receptor-binding domain (RMD), located...more
Food Safety
On March 9, the European Food Safety Authority announced that there is no evidence that food is a source or transmission route for coronavirus. FDA has taken the same position, both in a stakeholder briefing held...more
Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know -
California Issues Prop 65 Crystalline Silica Safe Use Determination: Four Woodwise products not required to warn for exposure -
Chemical Watch -
California’s Office of Environmental...more
3/18/2020
/ Cancer ,
Failure To Warn ,
Johnson & Johnson ,
Manufacturers ,
Mesothelioma ,
OEHHA ,
Proposition 65 ,
Retailers ,
Silica ,
THC ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure ,
Warning Labels
California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, more frequently referred to as Prop 65, requires businesses whose products reach California consumers to notify consumers about the presence of certain...more
3/10/2020
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Manufacturers ,
Marijuana ,
OEHHA ,
Product Labels ,
Proposition 65 ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
Safe Harbors ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Warning Labels
Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know -
Court to Consider Permanent Injunction on Arbitration Law; Prop. 65 Acrylamide Lawsuit Pending -
CalChamber Advocacy -
On Friday, US District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller is expected...more
The discussion about including the most commonly used drug in the US has once again raised questions about the value of Proposition 65 warnings to consumers.
Environmental advocates say the law has compelled companies to...more
12/18/2019
/ Administrative Interpretation ,
Cancer ,
Cannabis Products ,
Chamber of Commerce ,
Comment Period ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Manufacturers ,
Marijuana ,
OEHHA ,
Pesticides ,
Pregnancy ,
Product Labels ,
Proposition 65 ,
Public Meetings ,
Safe Drinking Water Act ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure ,
Warning Labels
On October 31, 2019, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its eagerly anticipated interim final rule governing the domestic production of hemp, pursuant to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly...more
11/6/2019
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Cannabis Products ,
Comment Period ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
DEA ,
Farm Bill ,
Hemp ,
Interim Rule ,
Laboratories ,
Licensing Rules ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Testing Requirements ,
Tribal Governments ,
USDA
On October 7, 2019, the California Chamber of Commerce filed suit against the State of California requesting that a federal district court enjoin the State and private enforcers from requiring Proposition 65 warnings on foods...more
10/29/2019
/ Cancer ,
Chamber of Commerce ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
OEHHA ,
Pending Litigation ,
Proposition 65 ,
Public Health ,
State Attorneys General ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Warning Labels
With the news media covering the link between marijuana vaping, deaths, and lung conditions, California’s push to add THC to the Proposition 65 harmful chemicals list could mean financial, legal, and reputational challenges...more