To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Under the Trump administration, substantial funds were diverted away from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and other federal agencies with oversight responsibilities for the nation’s food and beverage industries. This led to reductions in personnel, fewer inspections, and more relaxed enforcement across the industry. Now, with President Biden in office, we may expect to see an increase in the federal government’s regulation of food, beverages, and dietary supplements. Food labeling and advertising may become subject to more stringent regulations and enforcement. Food labeling historically has been an important area of regulation by the FDA, and significant policy and regulatory developments may occur over the next four years. Notably, industry stakeholders expect a long-awaited definition of “healthy” to be issued, to reflect the evolution of nutrition science. For instance, in the past, there was a greater emphasis on total fat content. We have since learned that some fats promote health while others do not. An updated and more precise definition along these lines at the federal level could impact pending litigation across the country, while clarifying the manner in which food companies may package and sell certain products.