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November 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) released Draft Guidance on food allergen labeling entitled, “Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens,

We are thrilled to introduce Hyo Jin (Jinnie) Lee, Handel Food Law’s intern for the summer and fall of 2023. Jinnie will be a regular contributor to the blog. Read on to learn about her impressive background. Hello, I am...

How do you protect your recipe? What does it even mean to “protect” a recipe? As a food or beverage business, your recipe may be one of your most valuable business assets. So how do you prevent others from using your...

“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...

It started when I read Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma. I always had an interest in food as someone who loves to cook and eat. Reading that book made me see food as central to so many things I care about:...