Lawrence Reichman

Mar 13, 2024 | mondaq.com | Andrea Driggs |Lawrence Reichman |Brian Sylvester |Thomas Tobin

On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that grease-proofing substances containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact use in the U.S. market. Specifically, the agency reported that it has worked with manufacturers to obtain commitments to cease sales of grease-proofing substances for food contact use that contain certain types of PFAS.

Mar 5, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Andrea Driggs |Lawrence Reichman |Brian Sylvester

On February 28, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that grease-proofing substances containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact use in the U.S. market. Specifically, the agency reported that it has worked with manufacturers to obtain commitments to cease sales of grease-proofing substances for food contact use that contain certain types of PFAS. What Are PFAS?

Mar 24, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Lawrence Reichman

Two recent developments at the federal level are intended to encourage more food donations. First, President Biden signed the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA), which expands Good Samaritan liability protections. Second, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its 2022 Food Code, which clarifies that food in compliance with applicable law may be offered for donations. Addressing Food Waste and HungerFood donations tackle the dual issues of food waste and hunger.

Feb 9, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Lawrence Reichman

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on January 18, 2023, that it has issued a new final rule titled Strengthening Organic Enforcement (the SOE Rule). The new regulation becomes effective on March 20, 2023, and its provisions will be enforced one year later, on March 19, 2024. Background Under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA), the USDA oversees national standards for the production, handling, labeling, and sale of organically produced agricultural products.

Jan 26, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Andrea Driggs |Lawrence Reichman

Introduction In the absence of comprehensive federal legislation, states have started to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. This Update provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape. PFAS include thousands of human-made chemicals such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), and GenX. PFAS have non-stick and grease-, oil-, and water-resistant properties.