FDA Proposes Food Labeling Changes Consumer News FDA Proposes Food Labeling Changes Agency seeks to account for portions Americans really eat.
Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology Consumer News Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology Consumer advocates agree better nutrition labels are needed.
Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? Consumer Basics Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.
New Push to Clarify Food Labels Consumer News New Push to Clarify Food Labels Lawmakers introduce bill to update label standards.
Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean Consumer News Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean The deadline to submit a comment on the agency’s new proposed definition is Feb. 16.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Food and Drug Administration Consumer Basics Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency that is responsible for protecting public health through regulation and supervision of several different types of products, including food…
Federal Lawmakers Renew Call for Labeling of Genetically Altered Foods Consumer News Federal Lawmakers Renew Call for Labeling of Genetically Altered Foods Congressional bill introduced for clear identification of foods with genetically altered ingredients.
Seeking the Truth in Food Labels Consumer News Seeking the Truth in Food Labels When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when deciding what food and beverage items or brands to buy. …
GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut Consumer News GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut First state to pass law, but it comes with caveats.
U.S.D.A. Food Safety and Inspection Service Consumer Basics U.S.D.A. Food Safety and Inspection Service The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that commercial meat, poultry, and egg products are safe,…
POM vs. Coke: Supreme Court’s Juicy Ruling Consumer News POM vs. Coke: Supreme Court’s Juicy Ruling Supreme Court rules on POM juice labeling issue.
Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? Consumer News Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.
Frito-Lay’s Food Products Class Action Frito-Lay’s Food Products March 2018: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Case No. 17-16817, 9th…
Texas Pete Hot Sauce Ad Alert Texas Pete Hot Sauce Texas Pete is not the first food or drink to have its origin marketing challenged in court.
Kroger’s ‘Gluten Free’ Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips Ad Alert Kroger’s ‘Gluten Free’ Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips The bag lies, says a website that tests food labeled “gluten free.”
FDA Asks Public to Define ‘Natural’ Consumer News FDA Asks Public to Define ‘Natural’ Agency signals it might finally define the term.
Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Dog Food Class Action Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Dog Food January 2018: This case was stayed pending the California Department of Public Health’s determination of whether it will begin rulemaking proceedings regarding the use of the word “natural” in pet…
Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings Consumer News Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings Be careful, deceptive marketers — Santa was watching.