May 2024

Dear Christina,

Welcome to May's Label Alert! In this month's headlines, the Supreme Court denies an appeal in false labeling suit, the USDA requests comments on bioengineered food disclosure option, a high-level FDA official is set to speak at PLC's Food Label Conference, and more ...

And this month we're offering hefty savings on the food industry event of the year, PLC's 36th annual Food Label Conference. There's not much time left to register, so sign up soon for $400 off all 4 days, or $100 off any Add-On Training!

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

FDA Preemption of State Law for False Labeling Survives Appeal to Supreme Court

Manufacturers of dietary supplements, food, beverages, and even medical devices can breathe a little easier following the Supreme Court’s denial of certiorari this week in a case seeking to overturn a First Circuit decision holding that state consumer protection claims that rely on violations of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are impliedly preempted.  

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Bioengineered Foods: USDA Solicits Comments on Potential Revisions to Digital Disclosure Option

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) recently published a Request for Information soliciting stakeholder input on the electronic or digital link disclosure option for bioengineered (BE) foods under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.

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Federal Register

U.S. Food And Drug Administration to Speak at the Food Label Conference

Prime Label Consultants is pleased to announce that Laura Carroll, Senior Advisor for Nutrition Outreach, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will lead a keynote session at the 36th annual Food Label Conference.

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School Meals Get an Upgrade: What to Expect Going Forward

The USDA’s School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program are cornerstone federal nutrition assistance programs. School meals are one of the healthiest sources of food for nearly 30 million American kids, some of whom get as much as half their daily calories at school. And now, those meals will align more closely with the science-based recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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USDA Resources

Food Companies Aren’t Ready to Comply with Traceability Rule, Says Former FDA Official

Frank Yiannas, who helped the agency craft its new food safety tracking policy, said the system is not even a third of the way to meeting the 2026 deadline.

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PFAS Litigation and FDA Updates for the Food Industry

No chemical compound has presented the scale of exposure and potential industry-wide liability risk as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The sheer scale of the issue is yet to be quantified; an increase in state and federal regulatory requirements and enforcement, as well as lawsuits concerning PFAS, are a near certainty.

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Team Changes at PLC

Prime Label Consultants is pleased to welcome Lacey Durrance, MS, RD to our consulting team. Lacey brings a wealth of industry experience and previously worked as a Senior Product Compliance and Nutrition Analyst for Whole Foods Market. She will act as a key part of PLC's regulatory and training programs.

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