ZYN nicotine pouches are approved for adults 21 and older, with restrictions to safeguard public health and prevent youth use. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the…
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FDA to Revoke Red Food Dye Authorization
The HHS Secretary nominee has called for improvements in nutritional guidance and stricter criteria for American food. The Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban erythrosine, aka…
Read MoreFDA Proposes Mandatory Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics
The new rule is intended to protect consumers from asbestos exposure in cosmetic products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed a rule under the Modernization…
Read MoreFederal Court Rules in Favor of Generic Drug Competition in Patent Case
The court orders the removal of improper patent listings, clearing the path for lower-cost medications. The Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court’s decision…
Read MoreFDA Approves Medication for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
First OSA drug treatment for obese adults offers new hope alongside diet and exercise. The FDA recently approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) as the first drug treatment for moderate to…
Read MoreFDA Approves Medication for Rare Adrenal Gland Disorder
Crenessity reduces glucocorticoid dependency and improves hormone control for classic CAH. The FDA has recently approved Crenessity (crinecerfont) for use alongside glucocorticoids in treating adults and children aged…
Read MoreFDA and USDA Seek Public Input on Food Date Labeling to Reduce Waste
Federal agencies seek to clarify “Sell By,” “Use By,” and “Best By” terms to prevent food waste. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Agriculture…
Read MoreFDA Considers Ban of Food Coloring
The move could be made ahead of the incoming administration. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones announced during a Senate meeting…
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Flavored E-Cig Regulations
Justices question alleged inconsistencies in the FDA approval process. The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on the regulation of flavored e-cigarettes, reviewing allegations that the Food and…
Read MoreFDA Investigates “Forever Chemicals” in Seafood
Officials looking into the public health ramifications of PFAS contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened an investigation last month into the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
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