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Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor

Veronica Colas is an associate at Hogan Lovells’ Washington, DC, office. She represents food, dietary supplement, and consumer product companies including manufacturers, retailers, distributors, restaurants and foodservice companies. Veronica advises clients on the development of label claims, website and promotional campaigns for products, as well as the various requirements applicable to the labeling of foods. Readers may her at veronica.colas@hoganlovells.com.

A top 12 law firm, Hogan Lovells International LLP (www.hoganlovells) is global company with 41 offices worldwide, more than 2,500 lawyers and 800 partners.

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An "added sugars" line is one of the most significant changes that might be on the new food label

New Look Labels: Added Sugars

FDA considers setting a daily value for added sugars
Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor
January 7, 2016
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The Nutrition Facts panel will have a new look once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalizes its 2014 proposed rule.


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FDA Rules for Menu, Labeling, Vending

Two of the lesser-known provisions of the 2010 Affordable Care Act require that chain restaurants list calories on menus
Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor
February 17, 2015
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Two of the lesser-known provisions of the 2010 Affordable Care Act require that chain restaurants list calories on menus and menu boards; and that calories also be declared for foods sold in vending machines.
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New Product Trends

Mojoe, Baby

Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor
July 23, 2014
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No doubt inspired by Austin Powers’ “life force,” as he describes it, Vemma Nutrition Company has introduced MoJoe.
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FDA Nutrition Labeling Changes

Manufacturers face several major and “under-the-radar” changes in FDA’s Proposed Rules on Nutrition Labeling.
Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor
June 12, 2014
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Major and “under the radar” changes in FDA’s Proposed Rules on Nutrition Labeling are ahead.
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FDA Reviews GRAS Status of PHOs

The Food and Drug Administration is currently considering comments on its proposed action to declare partially hydrogenated oils unsafe for food use due to their trans fat content.
Steven B. Steinborn Veronica Colas, Contributing Editor
May 21, 2014
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently considering comments on its proposed action to declare partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) unsafe for use in food due to their trans fat content.
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