VOX POP: From CBD regs and protein content claims to plant-based milk labeling guidance, what legal issues should food & beverage companies watch in 2022?

VOX POP: From CBD regs and protein content claims to plant-based milk labeling guidance, what legal issues should food & beverage companies watch in 2022?

December 9, 2021, Food Navigator

Brian Sylvester’s commentary was included in a roundup of leading food lawyers' perspectives on legal issues that food and beverage companies should be watching in 2022. According to Brian, “As cultured (i.e. cultivated) meat scales up, we’re very likely to see additional regulatory clarity from FDA and USDA in the near term, particularly in light of rulemaking kicked off by USDA’s recent ANPR on labeling for cultured meat and poultry products.” Brian continues, stating, “Comments received on this ANPR will likely influence FDA’s approach to labeling for a range of alternative protein products as FDA and USDA plan to align on key labeling principles.”