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news April 29, 2022

Enforcement discretion gives some solace to NAC space, observers say

Rend Al-Mondhiry, a partner with the firm Amin Talati Wasserman, emphasized that the FDA’s pledge not to enforce rests upon the apparent safety of the ingredient. Read the full article here

news April 28, 2022

Dietary Supplement Delivery Formats Offer Strong Appeal and Unique Challenges

Meeting Dietary Supplement Definitions: Not as Easy as Meets the Eye With the anticipation that several finished product companies in the dietary supplements space may soon be experimenting with more novel delivery formats, Ivan Wasserman, managing partner at Amin Talati Wasserman LLP, said that greater attention from regulators might be placed on format-related issues. Dietary supplements […]

news April 18, 2022

CHPA Chat: Dietary Supplement Claims and Class Action Lawsuits

Episode Summary On this episode of CHPA Chat, we’re talking about the booming business of dietary supplements, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But class action lawsuits are also on the rise. In today’s episode, we’re discussing this real risk to companies and what they can do to get ready. Listen Here: https://chpa.org/news/2022/04/chpa-chat-dietary-supplement-claims-and-class-action-lawsuits […]

news April 8, 2022

District court ruling reaffirms precedence of federal law on structure/function claims

“While companies should rejoice that this may discourage some new class action filings, they should not take this as a meaning they do not need to have substantiation for all express and implied structure/function and other claims for their products…” –Jennifer Adams Read the full article here: https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2022/04/08/district-court-ruling-reaffirms-precedence-of-federal-law-on-structure-function-claims#

news April 7, 2022

In The Sauce Podcast, Talking Trademarks with Amanda Roach

For anyone thinking about bringing new brands and products into the world, listen to this episode where Amanda Roach talks all about trademarks, including: the process, best practices & how to protect your brand from copycats. Listen to the podcast episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-sauce/id1391775893?i=1000555978496

news April 4, 2022

Advertisers of supplements face outright ban under proposed FTC settlement

Josh Long | Apr 04, 2022 For the first time ever in a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission, advertisers of dietary supplements would be barred from the industry under a proposed settlement. A consent agreement, which is currently subject to public comment, is the culmination of several FTC actions targeting Health Research Laboratories […]

news March 21, 2022

Your Food May Not Contain What You Think It Does!

Is it really “natural” food? (hint, there is NO definition from the FDA) Does it really have fruit in it, or just “flavoring?” How much beef in a “beef,”   fast food item is “reasonable?” What if the package is half empty whey you buy it? What if it is baby food and contains dangerous […]

news March 18, 2022

IP Industry Update: 2022 Beijing Olympics and Robin Williams

In this post, our contributors will check in on two timely IP cases, and discuss the implications of these cases for arts and entertainment law. Marderosian v. Comcast A California-based folk band has filed a copyright infringement suit for the unauthorized use of one of their recordings during the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Brothers, Robert and […]

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California Air Resources Board’s Consumer Products Survey: Approaching Deadline

The California Air Resources Board is conducting a consumer products survey. All companies selling products within 37 selected categories are required to complete the survey based on their 2023 sales into California.

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