Kenneth Telesco v. Starbucks Corp., No. 7:22-cv-02687-NSR (S.D.N.Y. – July 18, 2023): The Southern District of New York granted dismissal of a putative class action alleging defendant misled consumers into believing that a...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Tara Amado v. The Procter & Gamble Co., No. 3:22-cv-05427-MMC (N.D. Cal. – June 8, 2023): The...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on August 7, 2023, clarifying new requirements for cosmetic facility registrations and product listings under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of...more
8/22/2023
/ Comment Period ,
Cosmetics ,
Distributors ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Manufacturers ,
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) ,
Personal Care Products ,
Registration Requirement ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Retailers
VA Continues to Prohibit Doctors from Prescribing Cannabis to Veteran Patients -
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a directive, consistent with a previous directive released in 2017, which prevents...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Kristie Brownell v. Starbucks Coffee Co., No. 5:22-cv-01199-FJS-ATB (N.D.N.Y. – July 12, 2023):...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Magdalena Bojko, et al. v. Pierre Fabre USA Inc., No. 22-cv-06728 (N.D. Ill. – June 27, 2023):...more
Congressional Activity—New Hearing and Bipartisan Bill on Hemp -
On July 20, the Hemp Access and Consumer Safety Act was reintroduced in Congress with bipartisan support from co-sponsors Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sen. Rand...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Darlene Hollins, et al. v. Walmart, Inc., et al., No. 21-56031 (9th Cir. – May 11, 2023): The...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Sean McGinity v. The Procter & Gamble Company, No. 22-15080 (9th Cir. – June 9, 2023): The...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Ryan Hardy v. Olé Mexican Foods, Inc., No. 0:22-1805 (2nd Cir. – May 22, 2023): The Second Circuit...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a public inventory on July 12, 2023, of certain food ingredients that the agency has determined are unsafe because they are unapproved food additives that are not Generally...more
7/19/2023
/ Beverage Manufacturers ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
GRAS ,
Manufacturers ,
Regulatory Reform
FDA and FTC Issue Cease and Desist Letters to Companies Selling Delta-8 Edibles -
On July 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly sent cease and desist letters to six companies...more
7/17/2023
/ Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Cease and Desist Orders ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Investigations ,
Labeling ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Product Packaging ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Warning Letters
Oregon is the first state in the country to offer controlled use of psilocybin to the public. As we detailed in a prior Update, the state had finalized regulations. Now, the state has licensed its first psilocybin service...more
7/14/2023
/ California ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Colorado ,
Controlled Substances ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
Laboratories ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Oregon ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Schedule I Drugs ,
State and Local Government
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) issued Directive 7800.1 on June 21, 2023, providing further insight into the agency’s inspection and verification activities for the...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Abraham Lizama, et al. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP, No. 4:22-cv-01170-RWS (E.D. Mo. – May 12,...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Alexis Slaten v. Christian Dior, Inc., No. 23-cv-00409-JSC (N.D. Cal. – May 12, 2023): The...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Makiko Fukaya v. Daiso California LLC et al., No. 3:23-cv-00099-JSC (N.D. Cal. – May 11, 2023):...more
DEA Announces New Guidance for Synthetic Cannabinoids -
On June 9, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a letter in response to a request for information about the scheduling status of minor and synthetic...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Sarah Vitort v. Kroger Co., et al., No. 22-35185 (9th Cir. – April 28, 2023): The U.S. Court...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Kari Warren v. The Coca-Cola Company, No. 7:22-cv-06907-CS (S.D.N.Y. – April 21, 2023): The...more
In recent years, the apparel, fashion, and luxury goods industries have seen an increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. As industry leaders continue to make ESG commitments, regulators,...more
6/14/2023
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Consumers ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Fashion Industry ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Investors ,
Luxury Goods ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
State Regulators ,
Toxic Chemicals
Coalition Forms To Influence Scheduling Review Process -
As the Biden administration actively reviews the classification of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a diverse group of cannabis companies and...more
As the Biden administration actively reviews the classification of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), a diverse group of cannabis companies and organizations is partnering with scientific and legal...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Kasama Brand v. KSF Acquisition Corp. dba Slimfast, No. 3:22-cv-00392-LAB-JLB (S.D. Cal. –...more
Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
- Felix Bermudez et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Company, No. 1:21-cv-10988-JLR (S.D.N.Y. – March...more
6/1/2023
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Dismissals ,
False Advertising ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Fraud ,
Marketing ,
Natural Products ,
Personal Care Products ,
Product Labels ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Regulatory Requirements