California Governor proposes to shut down Proposition 65 “shake-down” law suits *

USA - May 14 2013
California's Governor Jerry Brown has proposed reforms to strengthen and restore the intent of the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic…

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House holds hearing on FDA’s authority over compounding pharmacies *

USA - April 30 2013
In light of the 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak, regulation of pharmacy drug compounding has received significant attention. On April 16, 2013 the…

Co-authors: William H. Kitchens.

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With enough support from interested parties, proposed California legislation could protect companies from Prop 65 “bounty hunters” *

USA - April 17 2013
Dietary Supplement, personal care, food, and other companies doing business in California are well aware of Proposition 65 (Prop 65), a ballot…

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FTC releases new guidance on online advertising disclosures *

USA - April 10 2013
In March, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a guidance document for online advertisers entitled ".Com Disclosures: How to Make Effective…

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Sunscreen industry and consumers urge FDA and Congress to expedite the new sunscreen active ingredient approval process *

USA - April 3 2013
A unique alliance of skin cancer groups, dermatologists and sunscreen manufacturers is pushing Congress and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to…

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