Restaurant Sales Rose for the Third Consecutive Month

Consumer spending in restaurants rose for the third consecutive month in April, as a healthy labor market and improving COVID-19 environment boosted confidence in dining out. Read More »

FDA to Hold Webinar on the Draft Guidance for Industry on Action Levels for Lead in Juice

The FDA is hosting a webinar on June 14, 2022 at 1:00PM (ET) to discuss the recent draft guidance on lead action levels for juice. These action levels support the agency’s broader efforts to reduce toxic elements in foods as part of the Closer to Zero action plan. Read More »

FDA Issues First Warning Letters For Delta-8 THC Products

The FDA issued warning letters to companies selling dietary supplements containing delta-8 THC. According to FDA, the products violate the FD&C Act by making unapproved claims to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent diseases. Read More »

Is it Really ‘FDA Approved’?

Some products bear the claim “FDA approved.” But how can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved? Here is a guide to how the FDA regulates products for people — and what the agency does (and doesn’t) approve. Read More »

New Mandatory Product Listing Bill For Dietary Supplements Ignites Fierce Debate

Legislation proposing mandatory listing of all dietary supplements sold in the U.S. is finally here. This bill shows the industry what a mandatory product listing proposal looks like in reality—and has unleashed fierce arguments between opponents and supporters. And there’s no indication how it will end. Read More »