As we discussed in a recent post, Vermont’s first-in-the-nation GMO labeling law goes into effect July 1, 2016. As you probably know by now, Act 120 (as the law is commonly known) generally requires Read more »
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Vermont’s GMO Labeling Law to Go into Effect July 1, 2016
On July 1, 2016, Vermont will become the first state in the nation to require food manufacturers and retailers to label certain foods that are produced with genetic engineering. The law, commonly Read more »
SRH Law assists Seventh Generation with purchase of Gamila and bobble companies
SRH Law assisted Seventh Generation Ventures, Inc. with the recent acquisition from the Gamila Company of the Teastick tea infuser and Impress single-serve coffee maker lines of business. The Teastick Read more »
FTC resolves complaints against misleading and unsubstantiated biodegradability marketing claims
The FTC, yesterday, issued final orders in three cases involving biodegradable claims for plastic products. The FTC charged the three companies under the Federal Trade Act, alleging the use of Read more »
SRH Law attorneys publish article for food producers on gluten-free labeling
Food Manufacturing magazine published Brian Dunkiel and Rebecca Boucher's article for food producers regarding the new standards for gluten-free labeling. In August, the FDA announced the new Read more »
8 marketing tips for green advertising
Brian Dunkiel and Rebecca Boucher shared their 8 Legal Tips for Green Ads with Target Marketing. The attorneys provide suggestions for avoiding potentially deceptive advertising, including avoiding Read more »
FDA announces standards for “Gluten-Free” labeling
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration announced new standards for “Gluten Free” labeling that apply to certain foods and dietary supplements. Thirty percent of American adults claim to cut Read more »
Food Product Design publishes SRH Law green marketing tips for food producers
Brian Dunkiel and Rebecca Boucher produced a slideshow for Food Product Design on the difficulties in making claims when marketing food products. The slideshow explains the issues with using "All Read more »
Green Marketing: FTC orders mattress companies to cease unsubstantiated claims
The Federal Trade Commission has announced several proposed settlements in which mattress companies agreed not to make unsupported environmental claims about their latex mattresses. Relief-Mart, Read more »
Food Processing Magazine Publishes SRH Law Article on Green Marketing and Natural Product Claims
SRH Law attorneys Brian Dunkiel and Rebecca Boucher discuss the legal implications of making claims when marketing natural foods in the article Be Careful in Making Product Claims, published in the Read more »
