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FDA Requires New Labels for Opioids

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday announced class-wide safety labeling changes for immediate-release (IR) opioid pain medications, which make up about 90% of all opioid ...
The Hill

FDA updates definition of ‘healthy’ on food labels for first time in 30 years

A new rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will update what it means for food to be labeled “healthy” for the first time in 30 years, a move that aligns with current nutrition science and ...
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FDA proposes putting nutrition labels on the front of food packages

The FDA proposes front-of-package "Nutrition Info boxes" to highlight saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. The initiative aims to combat chronic diseases and promote healthier food choices. Large ...
The Hill

The FDA’s new, same-old food labels demand better obesity solutions

With President Trump back in the Oval Office and Robert F. Kennedy possibly to follow at the Department of Health and Human Services, it’s hard to say what’s in store for the Food and Drug ...
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Generic Drug Labels: FDA Offers Draft Guidance on Updates After Reference Products are Withdrawn

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday released draft guidance describing the process for drug companies when they have to update a generic’s label after the reference product (for which ...