Gottlieb Signals “Healthy” Rule Ahead

April 4, 2019

Nearing his departure date, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said his agency was preparing a regulation to modify the definition of “healthy” when the term is used on food labels. He also confirmed …

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FDA Statement on Food Safety

March 21, 2019

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas on new steps to strengthen FDA’s food safety program for 2020 and beyond News Release, March 19 When it comes to the foods …

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FDA Commissioner Resigns Unexpectedly

March 7, 2019

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced he will step down to spend more time with his family.  Although the move was unexpected, administration officials were quoted praising Gottlieb, and some press speculated he …

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FDA Statement on Disclosing Retailers for Recalls

October 4, 2018

Issued September 26,  Excerpt –  click here for full statement.  FDA recognizes the importance of providing consumers with actionable information related to recalled food products. That’s why today the FDA issued new draft guidance that describes situations …

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