Regulatory
Stay informed on the latest natural food industry regulatory updates involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), as well as news regarding lawsuits, labeling and class-actions. Understand the evolving natural food regulatory and legal environment which can directly impact your product claims, intellectual property, packaging and ingredients.
Featured Regulatory Content
California Expands UPF Crackdown With Proposed ‘Certified’ Food Label
A new proposed regulation would establish a “California Certified” alerting consumers to products defined as ultraprocessed foods.
CPG Week Podcast: A Chicken Feed Cockfight And Gummies Galore
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard tackle the recent controversy surrounding cage-free egg producer Vital Farms, the latest updates affecting the hemp beverage industry, and a beverage maker’s strategic expansion into functional gummy supplements. The hosts also highlight several recent funding announcements.
Even The New Dietary Guidelines Want More Protein, Less Processing
“Eat real food.” That is the central message projected by the Trump Administration’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Additional Content
Industry Responds: RXBAR Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers with Clean Label
The lawsuit claims the brand misleads consumers with its front-of-pack design, and now the suit is driving many industry leaders to question what are the most effective ways to deploy clean label marketing strategies.
FDA Amends Fiber Labeling Restrictions
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has expanded its list of approved dietary fibers that can be listed on the updated Nutrition Facts panel.
A Breakdown of the USDA’s GMO Labeling Proposal
Don’t worry; the NOSH team read the more than 100-page document so you don’t have to. Here are the main takeaways.
That’s It Lawsuit Sparks Conversation Around Clean Label Branding
Front-of-pack “clean labels” have become one of the most important ways for brands to demonstrate their whole food characteristics. But it’s also becoming a source of legal tension.
Internal FDA Emails: There’s Weedkiller in Your Oatmeal
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists have detected glyphosate, a chemical in a weed killer linked to cancer, in an array of commonly consumed U.S. based food products, according to emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Sweet or Sour: Industry Responds to FDA Added Sugar Guidance
The FDA recently provided more context about how brands using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup should handle the labeling of their sugar content on the new Nutrition Facts label. But the question is, does this guidance provide enough clarity to sweeten industry leaders on this added sugar callout?
3 Takeaways for Brands Amid Changes at FDA
To make sense of the FDA’s recent flood of guidances and announcements, we spoke with a few industry experts to help us break down the regulatory and political jargon and explain what it could potentially mean for business leaders.
Millennial Preferences, Not Purchases, Shape Grocery
The USDA report examines how millennials spend their time and money in regards to food, how their eating habits differ from other generations and how their shopping behaviors are expected to continue to shape the food industry landscape in the future.
What FSMA Changes Mean for CPG
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that it will not actively enforce certain areas of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). One provision in particular has the potential to impact CPG supply chains.
IPA Proposes Probiotic Guidelines for Food
The nonprofit trade organization has submitted a proposal to create an updated definition and a set of “harmonized” international guidelines for the use of probiotics in foods and dietary supplements.