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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

FDA Law Blog

labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. All packaged foods served or sold on transportation carriers (e.g., 1, 2023; The applicability of food allergen labeling requirements to specific products (e.g., 1, 2023, sesame.

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BE labeling Rule Challenge Largely Fails but Court Takes Issue with Electronic and Text Message Disclosure Options

FDA Law Blog

Plaintiffs challenged the use of the term bioengineered (rather than GMO or genetically engineered), the limitation of the mandatory disclosure being required only if the food contains detectable modified genetic material and the options of using a QR code disclosure or a text message for the disclosure statement.

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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates 90% overall efficacy and 100% protection against moderate and severe disease in PREVENT-19 Phase 3 trial

The Pharma Data

It is packaged in a ready-to-use liquid formulation in 10-dose vials. The company’s proprietary recombinant technology platform combines the power and speed of genetic engineering to efficiently produce highly immunogenic nanoparticles designed to address urgent global health needs. efficacy against the B.1.351