Nicholas Johnson

Aug 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Nathan Beaver |Nicholas Johnson |Mikaela R. Mitcham

The enforcement trends of 2023 have continued into 2024, especially with respect to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency). Both have ramped up enforcement activities despite obstacles such as delayed budget approvals and the imminent industry push back due to recent Supreme Court rulings. The CPSC remains committed to its enforcement agenda in 2024.

Mar 15, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Nathan Beaver |Christopher Cain |Nicholas Johnson

After formulating an exciting new healthy food or beverage, the packaging it comes in may feel like an afterthought. It should not be.  Food packaging has become an increasingly hot topic among federal and state regulators, as reports that chemical substances used in packaging materials may migrate to food continue to emerge. In addition, continued sustainability efforts—particularly at the state level—have resulted in laws that mandate food packaging be made from recycled content.

Feb 9, 2024 | mondaq.com | Nathan Beaver |Nicholas Johnson

Whether formulating a new food or developing a novel ingredient, a critical first step is understanding the regulatory framework for bringing a new ingredient (or a food containing a new ingredient) to the market. This article briefly describes the most common regulatory pathways available to a new ingredient or otherwise new use.

Feb 2, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Nathan Beaver |Nicholas Johnson

Whether formulating a new food or developing a novel ingredient, a critical first step is understanding the regulatory framework for bringing a new ingredient (or a food containing a new ingredient) to the market. This article briefly describes the most common regulatory pathways available to a new ingredient or otherwise new use.

Dec 1, 2023 | mondaq.com | Nathan Beaver |Christopher Cain |Nicholas Johnson

In the world of healthy food and beverages, a crucial first step towards bringing a new product to the crowded U.S. market is identifying and understanding the regulatory authorities that oversee your product. This is not always as straightforward as it might seem, but we're here to guide you through it.