During the COVID-19 outbreak, many companies may be interested in retrofitting their production facilities to help provide medical supplies and/or cleaning supplies. The FDA has issued a temporary policy allowing companies to produce alcohol-based hand sanitizer, so long as a number of important conditions are met. READ MORE

On November 16, 2018, the USDA and FDA announced their intention to “jointly oversee the production of cell-cultured food products derived from livestock and poultry.” In this framework, the FDA would oversee cell collection, cell banks, cell growth and cell differentiation. The USDA would then oversee the production and labeling of the food products. READ MORE

A lawsuit is challenging Missouri’s recent law criminalizing the labelling of lab-grown animal cell foods as “meat.” The outcome could have significant effects on the food and livestock industries, and the ability of cell-based meat producers to market their products to consumers. READ MORE

The FDA has issued a warning for businesses regarding the handling and consumption of food prepared with liquid nitrogen or dry ice, accompanied by new guidelines worth following. READ MORE

Claiming food is “all natural” while still containing GMOs, at least in New York, is a risky choice. We explain why a spice company’s defense against a labeling claim fell flat – and how it found cover behind the FDA’s still-in-limbo guidance for what makes a product “natural.” READ MORE

The FDA’s rule on what defines “milk,” and whether or not they enforce it, could lead to a sour situation. READ MORE

The USDA published long-awaited proposed rules for the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. Here’s what food companies need to know. READ MORE

Since the decision in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend, lawyers have been clamoring to find a regression model that will support class-wide damages and help them clear the class certification hurdle. READ MORE

On September 30, 2016, the Eastern District of Missouri stayed the Thornton action pending resolution of FDA proceedings to define the term “natural” on food labels. READ MORE

The Missouri Court of Appeals’ decision in Murphy is important for the dozens of putative MMPA food labeling class actions pending in the state. The decision broadly expands the scope of commercial speech for which product manufacturers are potentially liable under the MMPA. READ MORE

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says juries will decide whether “natural” label is misleading where food contains synthetic citric or ascorbic acids – Chad v. Brazil in a nutshell. READ MORE

A growing trend of cases claims that allegedly deceptive product packaging can cause consumers to believe they are receiving more food or drink than what they are actually receiving. READ MORE

As the FDA continues to intensify its enforcement over its regulated industries, food companies should prepare now to manage their risk by developing and implementing a set of strict compliance programs to avoid enforcement action. READ MORE

Covering the “Food Fight,” the blog will share timely insights into litigation trends, emerging arguments, and challenges facing the food and agriculture industries. The blog will also cover decisions regarding expert witnesses in food and agriculture litigation and relevant scientific articles. READ MORE