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Client Alert August 11, 2026
FDA Proposes Mandatory GRAS Notification for Food Substances, with a Time-Limited Streamlined Path
FDA has proposed converting its voluntary notification program for substances in food that are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) into a mandatory one, with a one-year window for streamlined submissions for food substances already on the market. If the GRAS notification requirement is not met, FDA intends to consider noncompliance as a factor in its prioritization of food substances for post-market review.
Client Alert January 15, 2026
The Year Ahead for Food and Beverage: Key Litigation, Regulatory, and Transactional Trends for 2026
Gibson Dunn’s Consumer Products and Retail team highlights several of the most significant legal trends we expect to shape litigation, regulatory compliance, and dealmaking for food and beverage companies in the year ahead.
Client Alert January 12, 2026
HHS and USDA Publish Updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans – What You Need to Know
The new Dietary Guidelines are described by USDA and HHS as marking “the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in our nation’s history” and include several notable changes from prior editions.
Client Alert May 2, 2023
Los Angeles County’s Single-Use Plastic Regulation for Restaurants and Delivery Services Went Into Effect Yesterday
Gibson Dunn lawyers review Los Angeles County's single-use plastics ordinance, which went into effect on May 1 for most restaurants and food facilities in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles.
Client Alert January 26, 2023
Year-End and Fourth Quarter 2022 Update on Class Actions
Our attorneys address key class action-related developments during the fourth quarter of 2022.