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The proposed rule would align the definition of the “healthy” claim with current nutrition science, the updated Nutrition Facts label and the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans
September 28, 2022
More than 80% of people in the US aren’t eating enough vegetables, fruit and dairy. And most people consume too much added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. The proposed rule is part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to helping consumers improve nutrition and dietary patterns to help reduce the burden of chronic disease and advance health equity.
Agency issues letters for making unapproved claims, putting delta-8-THC in food.
May 9, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to five companies for selling products labeled as containing delta-8-THC in ways that violate the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
With cannabis-derived products outpacing the existing science and imposing massive health concerns, in October 2021 the FDA issued a “Cannabis-derived products data acceleration plan” to detect safety signals and accelerate research studies.
The action is being taken in response to a citizen petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert and Importers Service Corporation
December 17, 2021
The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic)” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber. The action is being taken in response to a citizen petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert and Importers Service Corporation.
Yeast-derived heme protein earns Generally Recognized as Safe Status from FDA
December 10, 2021
HEMAMI™ is a yeast-derived heme protein that provides umami flavor and meaty aroma to burgers, sausages, chicken, and other plant-based meat alternatives.
Sodium reduction is a critically important public health issue because Americans consume on average 50% more than the recommended limit for those age 14 years and older
October 15, 2021
The sodium guidance finalizes in part a draft guidance from 2016 that provided short-term (2-year) and long-term (10-year) targets for sodium content in commercially processed, packaged and prepared foods. The FDA received about 200 comments on the draft guidance.
While 2020 posed more than its fair share of challenges, the cannabis industry has fared reasonably well. Most US states designated cannabis as an essential business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and sales have continued to gain ground as increasingly diverse cannabis consumer demographics evolve and mature.
In order to help bring the benefits of CBD and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids to a wider, national audience unencumbered by federal restriction, the industry needs to provide data assuring the ingredients’ safety.
Double-blind study showed Epidiolex reduced seizure frequency in tuberous sclerosis complex patients.
August 3, 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex, a genetic disorder characterized by growth of numerous noncancerous tumors.