Dec 23, 2021 | Issue of the Month, Veterinary
By Johnny Braddy, DVM, MPH, Dipl. ACVPM, EAS Independent Consultant. (This Issue of the Month article is an abbreviated version of a White Paper published on the EAS website.). To help ensure that the nation’s food supply is safe, Congress amended the Food Drug...
Nov 20, 2021 | Foods, Issue of the Month
By April Kates, EAS Independent Consultant What is Titanium Dioxide? Titanium dioxide is a substance that has regulatory status in the US for many uses, including as a food additive. In 1966, It was approved to be used in foods at up to 1 percent by weight as a color...
Oct 28, 2021 | Dietary Supplements, Foods, Issue of the Month
By EAS Independent Consultant, David Cockram, PhD Nearly every athlete wants something extra that will provide them with an edge over the competition. Optimizing nutrition is certainly a huge part of improving athletic performance. A well-balanced diet, with...
Sep 30, 2021 | Cannabis, Cosmetics, Dietary Supplements, Drugs, Foods, Issue of the Month, Medical Devices, Tobacco, Veterinary
By Susan Crane, Independent Advisor, OTC Drugs and Labeling Historically, it has been straightforward for the FDA to review and monitor labeling and advertising for products under their jurisdiction, particularly drugs and medical devices. However, the widespread use...
Sep 1, 2021 | Foods, Issue of the Month
By Richard D’Alosio, EAS Independent Consultant I have always described working in regulatory as an iceberg, with the obvious black and white answers to inquiries akin to the visible iceberg floating in the water. However, underneath the water is the unknown or...
Jul 27, 2021 | Foods, Issue of the Month
By Ronald J. Levine Food labels are under attack. Every day new lawsuits are filed, often as class actions, as well as through regulatory actions. Legal actions concerning words such as “natural,” or “healthy” are all too common. THE FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF While some of...
