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June 13, 2017

The FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) due date is almost here for those importers who did not fall under a previous deadline. FDA has determined that March 18, 2018 is the deadline for companies with less than 500 full time equivalent employees.

May 30, 2017

While cosmetics are one of the least regulated group of products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are still some guidelines that need to be followed. This is particularly true if you're a small business making cosmetics at home, a salon, or small facility and aren't manufacturing on a large scale.

May 17, 2017

Capote Law Firm is proud to announce that attorney Lisa Capote has been appointed to the Florida Bar Leadership planning committee. Mrs. Capote is a Leadership Academy Class 3 alumni, having participated in the program during 2015 – 2016.

May 10, 2017

Classifying your medical device with the FDA can seem overwhelming. It's important to take things one step at a time.

May 1, 2017

The FDA strictly regulates what you put on your product label if you're manufacturing or selling dietary supplements. Recently, a popular essential oil and aromatherapy company came under FDA fire for claims of treating and curing diseases.

March 24, 2017

If you're working to get your cosmetic on shelves, the process can seem challenging and at times, even frustrating. One way to increase your chances of success is to ensure your cosmetic does not contain ingredients prohibited by the FDA. Here's what you should know.

March 9, 2017

When you have a medical device to register with the FDA, the first step is to classify the device. The device's classification will help identify the it within the FDA and determine the device's level of risk. By understanding how to classify your medical device, you can ensure your device is properly registered and ready to market.

Nov. 9, 2016

The FDA is planning to update the regulations regarding nutrient content and health claims to conform to the updated nutrition labeling regulations published in May, 2016. FDA's Guidance announces that it intends to exercise enforcement discretion for products labeled as “healthy” that are not low in total fat, if the fat predominantly consists of unsaturated fats, and if the nutrition facts box declares the amounts of the poly and mono unsaturated fats.

Sept. 30, 2016

A new web page was announced on 4 August last by the FDA to provide the industry with information on the new regulation on the nutritional information and sizes of portions in the labels.

Sept. 13, 2016

Una nueva página web fue anunciada el pasado 4 de Agosto por la FDA para proporcionar a la industria la información sobre la nueva regulación sobre la Información Nutricional y tamaños de porciones en las etiquetas.