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November 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) released Draft Guidance on food allergen labeling entitled, “Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling...

Don’t Copy Your Competitor’s Label Mistakes

“But my competitor says ‘X’ on its label. Why can’t I?” I often hear this right after I’ve told a client that ‘X’ is not allowed under FDA food labeling regulations. I have a standard response: “Do you see people driving 80 when the speed limit is 60?” The fact that...

Minimizing the Risks of Food Labeling Litigation

Thanks to Startup CPG for inviting Lauren Handel to do this webinar on minimizing the risks of food labeling litigation. Watch the video to learn more about this type of litigation and what kinds of label claims and other issues are most commonly targeted by class...