Category Archives: FDA

FDA Imposes $14,060 Fee for Producing Hand Sanitizer, USTR Slaps Tariffs on French Brandy

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

In what the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. described as a “shocking turn of events,” the Food & Drug Administration announced it was imposing a $14,000 fee on distilleries and other facilities that produced hand sanitizer during the Covid pandemic. The … Continue reading →

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New FDA Rule Limits Use of ‘Gluten-Free’ for Beer, Wine

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The final rule covers not only beer and wine but also foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, cheese, green olives, and hydrolyzed plant proteins used to improve flavor or texture in processed foods such as soups, sauces, and seasonings. The … Continue reading →

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Winegrape, Hops Growers Needn’t Meet Produce Safety Rule: FDA

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Food & Drug Administration will publish a notice in the Federal Register tomorrow that it is exempting growers of hops,

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FDA’s Menu Calorie Label Rule Applies to Alcohol . . . Sometimes

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Food & Drug Administration recently issued draft guidance on how chain restaurants should implement the Obamacare requirement that chain restaurants display calorie counts of items

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Beer Institute Backs FDA Menu Labeling for Cocktails, Other Drinks

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beer Institute sought to change a Food & Drug Administration rule that, BI said, “puts the wine and beer segments within the alcoholic beverage industry at an unfair advantage and does a disservice to consumers.”

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