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Food-related companies are subject to several different regulatory schemes both domestically and internationally. These regulations shape the nature of the business in many respects, including how the products are positioned and presented in the market. The federal Food and Drug Administration continues to make changes to how foods have to be labeled, allowable ingredients or additives in foods, how those foods are manufactured, and how foods must be labeled. In addition, meat and poultry, as well as some other foods, are subject to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Additionally, foods boasting health claims may come under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission. Thompson Coburn prides itself on counselling its food and dietary supplement clients on how to regulate these crisscrossing, difficult and complicated regulatory schemes which affect the business strategy of our clients.
For our food and dietary supplement clients we handle varied matters including:
- Drafting HACCP plans
- Re-drafting food labels, including nutrition panels
- Filing New Dietary Ingredient Documents
- Complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act
- Recalls and responding to Form 483 Inspection reports
- Investigations related to marketing and advertising claims
- Import/Export compliance and detention/seizure matters
- Representing clients in product liability litigation
- Advising clients on the application of the FSMA and its impact on the beer industry as it relates to residual yeast products
- Advising wineries on issues related to labeling, country of origin, and wine making kit labels
- Advising food clients concerning labeling issues for cheese and other food products
- Advising meat-packing clients on inspection issues arising from certain packing and processing practices
- Advising chemical companies on the manufacture and labeling of food additive products
Publications
EEOC issues new guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace
Litigation fees may be tax-deductible, confirms new Tax Court ruling
Participate in standard-setting bodies? The enforceability of your patents could be affected
Supreme Court overturns the Federal Circuit, granting more flexibility to biosimilar makers
What to do when the government comes calling: A checklist for handling facility inspections
USPTO launches new proof of use audit program
The shifting standard for IPR estoppel: Where are we now?
5 tips for environmental due diligence in business transactions
D.C. appellate court strikes another nail in the coffin for the Frye test
What U.S. companies need to know about their IP rights post-Brexit
New OSHA reporting and anti-retaliation rules
USPTO publishes new (and largely improved) guidance for subject matter eligibility
Federal Circuit rules objective prong of willful infringement best decided by judge
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Blog Posts
Clearview AI class-action may further test CCPA’s private right of action
‘Aggrieved Persons’ can bring suit under Biometric Information Privacy Act
DOJ continues to investigate, seek recoveries over compounding pharmacy fraud
Fate of legalized cannabis hinges on key vote
FDA to step up enforcement of homeopathic medicine
Recreational marijuana shake-up: Sessions revokes Cole Memorandum
Clinical trials Part I: The upcoming clinical trials reporting rule
The FDA's new Digital Health Plan
FDA’s Health Software PreCert Program to fast-track innovation
FSVP compliance dates arrive, challenges to food industry increase
News
ACI Drug and Medical Device Litigation Conference
Suzanne Galvin Quoted in Bloomberg Law Regarding Revised PFAS Settlement
World Trademark Review names Tom Polcyn to WTR 1000 list
Thompson Coburn releases 2021 Ag Innovation Survey on the impact of COVID, future of the ag industry
Jennifer Post talks to Business Insider about startup considerations before going public
Thompson Coburn supports agricultural growth through the Center for Soybean Innovation
Gain Executive Insights on trade developments with Thompson Coburn, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey jury awards $11 million to Thompson Coburn client in pet invention dispute
Agribusiness professionals enjoy hands-on farm simulation at Thompson Coburn
Thompson Coburn leads Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council to $600,000 jury verdict
Thompson Coburn earns corporate counsel recommendations five years running in national report
UMSL Research & Innovation Week to feature Tom Schlafly presentation
Steve Ritchey publishes article on patent basics for American Ceramic Society
Jeff Masson named ‘Influential Appellate Advocate’ for Monsanto Supreme Court win
Three partners named 2013 Up & Coming attorneys
Monsanto wins unanimous ruling from U.S. Supreme Court
19 Thompson Coburn partners named 2013 St. Louis Lawyers of the Year
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