By Porter Wright on On December 21, 2011, the International Center for Technology Assessment (ICTA), along with fellow plaintiffs Friends of the Earth (FOE), the Center for Environmental Health, Food and Water Watch, the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, and the Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration filed a complaint in the US District Court for the District of Norther California … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on Food, glorious food! Hot sausage and mustard! While we’re in the mood — Cold jelly and custard! Pease pudding and saveloys! What next is the question? Rich gentlemen have it, boys — In-di-gestion! ("Food, Glorious Food", OLIVER!, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart) There are several things that all humans do, no matter their age, … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on The Food & Drug Law Institute is holding its 2nd Annual Conference on Nanotechnology Law, Regulation and Policy on February 18-19, 2009 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC. Register here. Topics include: What progress is FDA making in implementing its Nanotechnology Task Force Report? What can FDA learn from EPA and other oversight … Continue Reading
By Porter Wright on Earlier this week the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies and the Grocery Manufacturers Association released the report, Assuring the Safety of Nanomaterials in Food Packaging. The report addresses the growing concern of using nanomaterials in food packaging and related applications.… Continue Reading