Legal Checklist: How to Start a Food Business

Do you ever dream of selling your food products all over the country? While it is crucial to have a good product and business plan, you should also pay attention to the legalities. By following each step on this checklist and preparing yourself well, you will be able...

FDA Updates Guidance on Food Allergen Labeling

In November 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) released Draft Guidance on food allergen labeling entitled, “Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling...

CBD and Food: What Is the Law?

Can I put cannabidiol (CBD) in my food (or beverage or supplement) product? We get this question a lot these days. It’s no wonder that people are confused given seemingly conflicting news reports of late with headlines like, “Evo Hemp: ‘Within 6...

It’s Time to Renew Your FDA Food Facility Registration

It’s an even-numbered year. That means FDA food facility registrations must be renewed by December 31. If you are the owner, operator or agent in charge of a facility that processes, packs or holds food for consumption in the United States, the facility must be...