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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

The FDA Law Blog

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two guidance documents, one draft and one final, on food allergen labeling requirements. 1, 2023; The applicability of food allergen labeling requirements to specific products (e.g., 1, 2023; The applicability of food allergen labeling requirements to specific products (e.g.,

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It’s the Law Now –Cybersecurity Information in Premarket Submissions

The FDA Law Blog

The primary vehicle for FDA to request cybersecurity information in premarket submissions has been guidance documents. Note that section 3060(a) of the 21st Century Cures Act in 2016 amended section 520 of the FD&C Act and removed certain software functions from the statutory definition of a medical device. Loose Ends IDEs.

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AAFCO Publishes Proposed Common Food Index of 72 Foods; Requesting Feedback

The FDA Law Blog

States frequently review labels (and labeling) for animal food products. A major component of AAFCO is its work on ingredient definitions, specifying what ingredients may be use in animal feed under what conditions. AAFCO’s ingredient definitions are not federal regulations and do not have the force or effect of federal law.

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FDA Publishes Proposal to Redefine the Implied Nutrient Contain Claim “Healthy” Changing Focus to Foods Rather than Nutrients Adding Limits on Added Sugar Content

The FDA Law Blog

In 2015, FDA issued a Warning Letter to Kind LLC because, among other things, the company labeled products as healthy whereas these products provided more saturated fat per serving than permitted by the regulatory definition. FDA also announced it would be re-evaluating the regulatory criteria for use of the “healthy” claim.

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When Refusing a Picture During a Food Inspection Could Prove Costly

The FDA Law Blog

To date, neither side has sought to take the issue to the mat in a way that would definitively resolve the dispute. to take photographs as necessary; to collect samples; talk to pertinent staff; or to collect food labels and labeling).

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EU pharmaceutical legislation revisions: what are the implications for biopharma?

European Pharmaceutical Review

In October 2023, the European Parliament (EP) proposed revisions to the European Commission proposals with diverging views on various topics set out through two documents. In October 2023, the European Parliament (EP) proposed revisions to the European Commission proposals with diverging views on various topics set out through two documents.

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Hazardous Drug Compliance

DiversifyRx

Segregation and Storage: Storing hazardous drugs separately from other medications, coupled with proper labeling and restricted access, prevents cross-contamination and ensures that only trained personnel have access to these substances. Proper documentation helps demonstrate adherence to safety measures and regulatory standards.