Food Dive Features Venable’s FDA Team on Proposed GRAS Rule

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On September 11, Venable’s FDA team—Todd Harrison, Claudia Lewis, and Nicole Yapp—was featured in the Food Dive. The following is an excerpt:

In a legal alert to clients, Venable LLP said the rule raises “questions regarding FDA’s legal authority to mandate GRAS notification requirements.” The proposal would likely ”have a difficult time surviving a court challenge,” the firm said.

“Rather than pursuing potentially controversial regulatory changes that may not withstand a court challenge, the agency may be better served to consider whether existing enforcement mechanisms adequately address safety concerns while maintaining the integrity of the regulatory system,” Venable wrote.

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