Mixed Response to FDA’s Planned Makeover of Nutrition Labels
Proposed updates to label draw praise from public health groups, concern from food industry.
Alcohol Bureau Will Not Revise Labeling Rules
TTB withholds “gluten-free” label for specially processed beers.
The Promise and Perils of Gluten-Free Labels
The FDA’s gluten-free labeling rule may lead manufacturers to inform some consumers while misleading others.
New Surgeon General Report Examines Smoking Fifty Years After Initial Report
New report examines progress in reducing smoking and makes the case for continued policy efforts.
How Well is Obamacare Working?
Panel of Penn experts share latest research on the Affordable Care Act’s implementation.
The Case for Performance-Based Regulation of Food and Beverage Retailers
An alternative regulatory approach could entice business to create a healthier American diet.
What is the Future for Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine?
FDA declares personalized medicine “has clearly arrived.”
Workplace Injury Reports to Go Online
OSHA proposes requirement for employers to submit injury and illness reports electronically.
A New Tax-and-Spend Strategy to Fight Obesity
Scholar proposes a manufacturers’ excise tax to fund obesity-prevention efforts.
FDA to Require Medical Device ID Numbers
New agency rule designed to help identify faulty medical devices.
Learning from the FDA’s Plan B Fiasco
Plan B episode calls for reconsidering the scope of judicial review and the role of politics in rulemaking.