Importing Dietary Supplements? What You Need to Know
If you plan on importing dietary supplements into the United States but don't know how, we put together a checklist to help importers understand FDA regulations.
Why you need a FSVP Plan
FSVP compliance for importers of food and dietary supplements to the US
FDA Steps Up Enforcement of Label Violations for Imports
FDA increases the number of stops of food imports for labeling violations leaving importers with difficult business decisions.
Dietary Supplement Imports: Selling on Amazon Legally
Dietary supplement imports are a booming business on Amazon, but to you must comply with FDA regulations or risk having products removed.
How to Trademark Your Food
Food businesses can protect their brand by using a trademark to protect their business name, logo or slogan, and protecting their recipe.
Top 3 Provisions Food Businesses Need in LLC Agreements
LLC agreements should plan for the future and include certain provisions addressing additional capital contributions, deadlocks and transfer of ownership
Dietary Supplement Importers Must Verify Foreign Suppliers
Dietary supplement importers must hire a U.S. agent to verify a foreign suppliers compliance with the foreign supplier verification program (FSVP)
U.S. importers are you verifying your suppliers?
U.S. food importers must have Foreign Supplier Verification Programs in place to verify suppliers in order to avoid FDA crackdown.
How to Read Whiskey Labels
Learning how to read and understand whiskey labels enables consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions and know the origin of the whiskey among the stocked store shelves.
FDA Label Review to Prevent Food Import Refusals
Labeling violations are one of the leading causes of food import refusals to the United States. If FDA discovers that your food product has one of these labeling violations, FDA will refuse entry or seize your product. FDA label review can help ensure compliance with labeling laws.
Your Hours May Be Set By Your Landlord
Most landlords will insist on including a continuous operation clause in restaurant leases which require a tenant to be open for business during set times
How to Start a Home-Based Food Business in Michigan
Starting a home-based food business in Michigan is easier than ever under the Cottage Food law, but you must follow the rules to avoid legal issues.
So You Want to Start a Brewery in Louisiana?
Understanding the brewery license process in Louisiana and how to apply for your craft brewery license in order to comply with the laws and regulations
Exclusive Use: Before Adding Coffee to the Menu Check Your Lease
An exclusive use clause in your restaurant lease is key to maintain a competitive advantage over other tenants and eliminate competition nearby
What Do You Mean I Can’t Change My Restaurant?
The permitted use clause in a lease may determine whether a restaurant is allowed to periodically rebrand its concept without a landlord's permission
FDA Says CDB Oil Not Dietary Supplement
FDA issued a letter to a manufacturer of CBD oil warning them that use of CBD oil in a dietary supplement is impermissable under federal law.
FTC Issues Warning Letter to CBD Sellers
FTC issues warning letters to 3 CBD sellers for health claims not supported by scientific evidence and gives them 15 days to respond.
Buckwheat and Quinoa Whiskey?
The TTB recently proposed a new rule that modifies the definition of grain to include buckwheat and quinoa in the production of whiskey.