Well Done analyzes trends in law and policy that affect the food and beverage industry. Our authors cover key regulatory developments, litigation issues and pitfalls, and best practices for food and beverage companies. From food labeling issues, false advertising claims, and wage and hour regulations to FDA and USDA enforcement actions, Well Done is a go-to resource for navigating the dynamic ups and downs of the food industry.
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California Attorney General Issues Enforcement Advisory on Prohibited Foam Service Ware
USA - December 11 2025 On December 2, 2025, the California Attorney General issued a formal Enforcement Advisory letter to producers of food-service ware made from expanded…
New Texas Legislation on Color Additives - Takeaways for Industry
USA - August 11 2025 As we have previously discussed, state and federal government authorities are turning their attention toward artificial coloring in foods. Most…
Processed Food Industry in the Crosshairs: FDA and USDA’s Ultra-Processed Food Request for Information
USA - July 30 2025 Last week’s issuance of a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register by the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) marks the…
FDA Updates Food Labeling Compliance Program: What It Means for Food Manufacturers
USA - July 7 2025 In June 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a major update to its General Food Labeling Requirements Compliance Program—the…
FDA Proposes New Tool for Post-Market Scientific Assessment of Food Ingredients
USA - June 27 2025 On June 18, 2025, FDA announced for public comment a Post-market Assessment Prioritization Tool (Prioritization Tool) as an enhanced systematic…
State Legislation on Color Additives in Food: Takeaways for Industry
USA - May 14 2025 Both state and federal government authorities have recently turned their attention toward artificial coloring in foods. The Food and Drug…
Proposed Nutrition and Allergen Labeling Changes for Alcoholic Beverages: Key Takeaways
USA - April 28 2025 The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has published a pair of proposed rules that if finalized could significantly reshape alcohol…
The Future of Artificial Colors in the US Food Supply Is Not So Bright
USA - March 24 2025 Only weeks after being confirmed, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary has advised food companies to remove artificial colors…
Food Safety 3.0: FDA Implements Human Foods Program Alongside Long-Awaited Reorganization
USA - October 24 2024 On October 1, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the implementation of its long-promised reorganization, with the…
The Horse Is Out of the Barn: FDA and AAFCO Memo of Understanding on Animal Feed Ingredients to Expire
USA - August 19 2024 The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on August 2, 2024 that their…
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