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Columns examine the legal and regulatory developments, guidances, and rulings that affect the packaging of drugs, biologics, and medical devices.

FTC gives Nestlé a ‘time out’ for functional food claims aimed at kids

Just six weeks after Kellogg’s Rice Krispies took a hit for claiming to help boost kids’ immune systems, Nestlé has been called out for deceptive messaging....

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Arava (leflunomide): Boxed Warning - Risk of Severe Liver Injury

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Uptick forecasted in healthcare M&A activity

Study reports findings based on interviews with more than 75 U.S. healthcare investors covering various life science sectors....

Genzyme, Hospira reach expanded fill and finish manufacturing deal

Follows consent decree with the FDA that said Genzyme had to move fill and finish operations out of its Allston, MA facility....

Tamiflu: Counterfeit Product Sold on Internet

Fraudulent product is dangerous to patients allergic to penicillin....

Avandia controversy escalates

One Senator and one member of Congress are calling on the FDA to pull from the market the diabetes drug Avandia because of safety concerns. It’s the latest flare-up of a firestorm of controversy--and a window into several important issues....

May 2010 Drug Safety Labeling Changes

23 Medical Product Labels with changes to Boxed Warning, Warnings, Contraindications, Precautions, Adverse Reactions....

Vitamin D Supplement Products: Medication Use Error

Some liquid Vitamin D supplements sold with droppers that could allow harmful amounts of Vitamin D to be dispensed....

FDA Takes Action Against California Soy-Product Manufacturer Lifesoy

Products made under conditions that violated federal law....

Cutting through confusing health and wellness claims

Knowing the differences between nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and medical foods before packaging and labeling is an important lesson learned....

FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Vita Breath Dietary Supplement

Products may contain high levels of lead....

FTC targets Snap, Crackle and Pop for health claims on Rice Krispies

Package claims cereal “now helps support your child’s immunity.”...

FDA Announces Collaboration with Drugs.com

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it will collaborate with the Web site Drugs.com to expand access to the FDA’s consumer health information....

WSJ blog reports FDA weighing penalties against J&J

Plant violations, weak responses to consumer complaints, and buying suspect packages off store shelves concern the FDA....

Orlistat (marketed as Alli and Xenical): Labeling Change

FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has approved a revised label for Xenical to include new safety information about cases of severe liver injury that have been reported rarely with the use of this medication....

Labeling a focus of FDA’s new Medical Device Home Use Initiative

Recognizing the aging U.S. population and shifts toward shorter hospital stays, the agency looks to protect patients using medical devices at home....

FDA says no criminal charges from medical device accusations

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration says there won't be criminal charges against FDA officials for abuses in review of medical devices, according to the Wall Street Journal....

New FDA regs may prompt cigarette package labeling changes

Agency addresses marketing of tobacco products to minors, announces ‘FDA-TRACK’ program for transparency and accountability....

How to avoid and respond to FDA 483 letters

With FDA 483 letters expected to increase this year, reflecting the agency’s recent staff expansion, this report advises how to avoid and respond to public FDA criticisms—Form 483 Letters—for temperature, humidity and other controlled environments....

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