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An Overview of Food and Drug Law
The United States has long regulated food and drug production. The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906,
P.L. 59-384, was the first major food regulation passed by Congress.
The primary goal of that act was to ban the sale of adulterated or
mislabeled food and drug products.
Today, the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is the primary regulator of the food and drug
industry. The FDA began as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Bureau
of Chemistry, but it did not have significant regulatory power until the
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938,
21 U.S.C. § 301. Today, the FDA regulates $1 trillion worth of products
a year, overseeing food safety, tobacco products, alcohol products,
prescription medications, vaccines, cosmetics, and more.
The FDA
is granted broad authority to enforce its regulations. The agency’s
enforcement power ranges from issuing warning letters to criminal
prosecutions. A felony conviction under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
can result in fines and imprisonment for up to three years.
Who Should Take CLE Courses in Food and Drug Law?
The FDA has wide-reaching powers, affecting the work of attorneys across a number of disciplines. Because of the FDA’s influence, it’s vital that any lawyer who might come into contact with FDA regulations understands the latest developments in food and drug law. These lawyers can include commercial law attorneys representing food and drug manufacturers, agricultural lawyers, and even practitioners representing small, artisanal food businesses and distilleries. The best way to stay updated on this area of law is through a Quimbee CLE course—try one today!
This course will provide an overview of trademarks including how to select, register, and maintain. The course will then discuss a number of recent court decisions relating to trademarks in the food, energy, and water sectors.
With hundreds of class action lawsuits being filed each year for allegedly deceptive food labeling, and many more cases threatened and settled without getting to court, it is critically important that food companies and their lawyers understand the risks. This course introduces participants to the regulatory framework governing food labeling and advertising, the legal theories used in litigation, and defenses that food companies commonly assert in these cases. Lauren Handel of Handel Food Law LLC will review examples of recent cases illustrating the labeling issues that have been most targeted in litigation. She also will discuss strategies for advising clients on their labeling and advertising to minimize the risk of getting sued.
Brand owners in the packaged food business often contract out many of their essential functions – from product development to manufacturing, sales, and distribution. This course introduces participants to several of the most common contracts that CPG food brands need, especially in their early stages. Lauren Handel of Handel Food Law LLC will provide background on important aspects of the food business that must be considered in crafting and negotiating contracts for brand owners. She also will explain key provisions of five common agreements: non-disclosure, product development, co-manufacturing, sales representation, and distribution.
This course will provide an overview of trademarks including how to select, register, and maintain. The course will then discuss a number of recent court decisions relating to trademarks in the food, energy, and water sectors.
With hundreds of class action lawsuits being filed each year for allegedly deceptive food labeling, and many more cases threatened and settled without getting to court, it is critically important that food companies and their lawyers understand the risks. This course introduces participants to the regulatory framework governing food labeling and advertising, the legal theories used in litigation, and defenses that food companies commonly assert in these cases. Lauren Handel of Handel Food Law LLC will review examples of recent cases illustrating the labeling issues that have been most targeted in litigation. She also will discuss strategies for advising clients on their labeling and advertising to minimize the risk of getting sued.
Brand owners in the packaged food business often contract out many of their essential functions – from product development to manufacturing, sales, and distribution. This course introduces participants to several of the most common contracts that CPG food brands need, especially in their early stages. Lauren Handel of Handel Food Law LLC will provide background on important aspects of the food business that must be considered in crafting and negotiating contracts for brand owners. She also will explain key provisions of five common agreements: non-disclosure, product development, co-manufacturing, sales representation, and distribution.
