Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022
FDA Will Have Extensive Authority to Regulate Cosmetics Under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 321(i), [...]
NIE Legalities
Trademark and Brand Protection Strategies: United States and Abroad
A trademark is a word, symbol or phrase (or even a smell or sound) that is used to distinguish the source of goods and [...]
Has your Company Been the Victim of a Consumer Class Action?
I was extremely happy to attend my first SupplySide West, an event I normally never miss, in three years, due to COVID-19. [...]
Trademarks and CBD: How Can Nutraceutical Companies Protect Trademarks Used on Products Containing CBD?
Discussion of the current policy of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, recent legal decisions and strategies for [...]
FDA’s Misguided NDI Amnesty Scheme—But Companies Should Still Comply with the Law
On May 19, 2020, FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) published a proposed Guidance Document announcing its intention to [...]
Is It Time to Update Your Website Terms?
Today, virtually every business is an e-business. Whether a business’ website looks much like it did when it was launched [...]
New Enforcement and New Rules for Made in USA Claims
On July 1, 2021, FTC (U.S. Food and Trade Commission) finalized its proposed “Made in USA” Rule, in an effort to [...]
Appearances Can be Deceiving: Protecting Design
Intellectual property is important to every industry, and the nutrition industry is no exception. Savvy executives are no [...]
Should the Dietary Supplement Industry Support FDA’s Push for Mandatory Product Listing?
For those of us who have been around a while, it seems hard to believe that the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act [...]
Cosmetics Containing CBD—How Regulated Should They Be?
Cosmetic products containing CBD are everywhere! Lotions, bath salts, serums, powders, shampoo, makeup. Deciding which [...]