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Oct 17, 2026

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine sues to withdraw 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed a lawsuit in US District Court in Washington, DC, seeking to force withdrawal of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, alleging the development process violated federal administrative law.

Oct 17, 2026·1 source
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Sep 7, 2026

Indian health activists file court challenge to food warning label proposal

Health activists in India have filed the first formal court objection to a government proposal requiring red warning labels only when two concerning nutrients are high in food products. The non-profit groups argue this two-nutrient threshold creates an industry-friendly loophole that disregards public health concerns.

Sep 7, 2026·2 sources
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Aug 31, 2026

Reckitt's Mead Johnson wins federal bellwether trial over preterm infant formula

A U.S. federal jury sided with Reckitt Benckiser's Mead Johnson in a test trial over claims that its Enfamil preterm infant formula caused necrotizing enterocolitis, a deadly bowel disease in premature babies.

Aug 31, 2026·2 sources
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Aug 10, 2026

FDA Moves to Close 'GRAS' Loophole Allowing Food Additives Without Federal Notification

The Trump administration announced a proposed rule requiring food companies to notify the FDA when introducing new additives under the 'generally recognized as safe' designation, closing a decades-old regulatory loophole that allowed manufacturers to self-certify ingredient safety without federal oversight.

Aug 10, 2026·8 sources
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May 22, 2026

Big Tobacco Donated $5 Million to MAGA Inc. Before FDA Vape Policy Change

Reynolds American disclosed a $5 million contribution to MAGA Inc. approximately one week before the FDA issued new guidance on flavored vapes, raising questions about potential influence on regulatory policy.

May 22, 2026·1 source
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Apr 30, 2026

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on 'Skinny Labeling' Generic Drug Case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case involving 'skinny labeling' practices that have significant implications for generic drug availability and access, with justices appearing to signal the practice may survive legal challenge.

Apr 30, 2026·2 sources
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Apr 12, 2026

California Study Links Flavored Tobacco Bans to Reduced Youth Vaping

University of California San Diego research finds that local sales bans on flavored tobacco products in California are associated with decreased youth vaping rates over time without increasing cigarette use.

Apr 12, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪Litigation over the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans resembles an ongoing federal lawsuit in which a judge temporarily halted child immunization panel recommendations due to unlawful HHS appointments.
  • ▪More than 200 medical and research professionals sent a letter to HHS and USDA warning that the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines lacked scientific evidence and could harm public health.
  • ▪The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine alleges that HHS bypassed a 20-expert scientific advisory report to rapidly convene a separate panel without outside oversight or public participation.

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Government and Regulatory Policy7Food safety & additive regulation6Drug Policy, Pricing & Approval4Drug Approval and Clinical Trials3FDA regulation & drug policy3Regulatory compliance3Addiction and Harm Reduction2Bellwether trials1Campaign finance1Consumer protection1Federal agencies1Food additives1Food regulation1Genetic drugs1Healthcare access1Healthcare Policy1Judiciary1MAGA1Medication Pricing & Affordability1Nutrition1Nutrition & Dietary Patterns1Nutrition policy1Public health1Public health policy1

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