February 2024



Dear Christina,

Welcome to February's Label Alert! In this month's headlines: FDA posts a list of regs publishing in 2024, a spike in California's Prop 65 contamination cases, the EU prepares for ban on misleading eco-claims, and more ...

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Now, get caught up on the latest industry news from Label Alert.

FDA Lists Regulations Under Development and Updates Priority Guidance Topics for Foods Program

The FDA’s Foods Program has posted a new website listing regulations it plans to publish by October 2024 and long-term regulations it is prioritizing for publication at a later date. Additionally, FDA has updated the list of guidance topics it is considering and expects to publish by the end of 2024.

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FDA's Constituent Update...

Prop 65 Cases Spike Post-Pandemic with Focus on Heavy Metals, Settlement Amounts Rise

Since the pandemic, cases alleging food and beverage companies violated California’s Prop 65 by not adequately warning Californians that a product may expose them to chemicals that can cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm have increased dramatically – along with the amount it takes to settle them, according to analysis by the law firm Perkins Coie.

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EU Braces for Ban on Unverified Eco-Claims as Concerns Grow over Greenwashing and Intensive Farming

EU Parliament has given its final green light to the Green Claims Directive that will ultimately ban the use of “misleading” environmental claims across food sold in Europe.

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Dancer Dies of Severe Reaction to Cookie Not Labeled for Peanut

A professional dancer from the U.K. with a zest for life has had her dream of pursuing a career in America end in tragedy. All because of a cookie that wasn’t labeled for peanut, to which she was severely allergic.

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Controversial Prop 12 Rule Takes Full Effect in the New Year

After a temporary adjustment period, Proposition 12 is fully implemented in California, meaning all pork sold in the state must come from farms that comply with larger animal housing requirements.

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Prime Label Consultants Job Posting: Regulatory Consultant (remote)

Prime Label Consultants is looking for a Regulatory Consultant to join our team, providing technical expertise and client guidance for a broad range of label consulting services. With headquarters in Washington DC, our team is remote and this role may be filled within the continental United States.

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