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The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 is one week away! The leading event for the the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why… 1. Content, content, content:​ We’ve put together a stellar program for this year’s event. From disruptive technologies like A.I., CRISPR, and genetic engineering, to new ingredient opportunities from postbiotics, synbiotics, HMOs, and bacteriophages, to exciting healt...

Class action over ethyl ester form of omega-3s derided as forlorn fishing expedition A proposed class action that attacks a fish oil supplement over its ethyl ester form has been discounted by industry stakeholders who cite the lawsuit’s flawed factual foundation. The proposed class action was filed in the US Central District of California Southern Division on behalf of a plaintiff named John Gatto.  The defendants are International Vitamin Corporation and Nutra M...

Lemon Raspberry Italian Sparkling Mineral Water with organic flavors.’​ The ingredients list on the back of the pack lists ‘c arbonated mineral water’ ​and Plaintiff: ‘Consumers ​ will expect the presence of a non-de minimis amount of lemon and raspberry ingredients, based on the pictures of these fruits…’​ Sheehan - who has sued scores of food and beverage companies in recent years from emerging or challenger brands such as Forager Project, Halo Top, RXBAR and That’s It, ...

FTC action on ‘Made in USA’ claims signals heightened risk for industry, attorney says A recent FTC action that hinged on a ‘Made in USA’ claim serves notice that such claims will be under greater scrutiny during the Biden Administration, an attorney says. The final action​​, announced by the US Federal Trade Commission last week, was taken against Chemence, Inc., a maker of fast acting superglues sold under store brand names.  The initial settlement was...

Amin Talati Adds Medical Device Patent Practice With Addition of Partner in Chicago Share Article Leading regulatory and intellectual property law firm Amin Talati Wasserman LLP today announced that prominent medical technology patent attorney Peter Paredes has joined the firm as a partner in Chicago. In the last two years we have attracted top medical device regulatory talent, and with the addition of a technology IP attorney of Peter’s caliber, we have recreated that model for medical devic...

Joseph Simons, an antitrust lawyer who has led the FTC since May 2018, is stepping down from his post effective Jan. 29. Simons made the announcement Tuesday, on the eve of the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States: Joe Biden. Meanwhile, Biden designated Rebecca Kelly Slaughter as the FTCs acting chair, the agency announced Thursday. Slaughter has served as an FTC commissioner since 2018 and previously served as chief counsel to Sen. Charles Schumer of New York, a Democrat wh...

As FTC turnover begins industry expects greater focus on consumer protection Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons announced his resignation yesterday, which begins the process of filling slots at the commission with Biden Administration appointees. A reformed FTC is likely to take a stronger line on consumer protection, industry observers say. Simons’ resignation will take effect on Jan. 29, at which time eight senior staff members will leave as well. ...

Company with ‘naturals’ as part of name agrees to qualify its marketing Supplement manufacturer Zarbee’s Naturals has been advised to qualify some of its claims in a National Advertising Division case that bears on the question of what is meant by the term ‘natural.’ Zarbee’s manufactures supplements primarily aimed at immune support that include ingredients such as honey and elderberry. In addition the company offers sleep support products based on melat...