Prop 65 – California Citizens Make Hundreds of Claims Alleging Violations of Proposition 65 Law for “Toxics” In Foods During COVID-19 Pandemic

Today we offer a guest article, straight from San Francisco, about one of the most worrisome piece of legislation for exporters to USA and marketing into the Golden State. The article has been written by Sophia Castillo. Sophia is a partner in the San Francisco office of Downey Brand, LLP (www.downeybrand.com).  She specializes in Proposition 65 … Continue reading Prop 65 – California Citizens Make Hundreds of Claims Alleging Violations of Proposition 65 Law for “Toxics” In Foods During COVID-19 Pandemic

French Act on Transparency of agricultural and food products – Ban of “animal” terms on plant-based alternatives

On 5th June 2020 France notified to the EU Commission via TRIS system the "Act on the transparency of information on agricultural and food products". France deemed that the measure won't have a significant impact on international trade or the internal market. Therefore, lacking any reference to the mutual recognition principle, we assume it will … Continue reading French Act on Transparency of agricultural and food products – Ban of “animal” terms on plant-based alternatives