The Latest Breaking News from Robert M Califf

FDA publishes long-awaited front-of-package labeling proposal - Roll Call

The proposal to require nutrition information on the front of packaged food comes after the FDA announced its intent in 2022 to develop a rule.

Roll Call · Jan 14, 2025

FDA Commissioner: No One 'Envisioned' the Consequences of New Sesame Seed Labeling Rule

No one could have considered this possibility, except perhaps the many food-processing facilities that immediately did exactly that.

Reason · Jul 28, 2023

FDA pulls the only approved drug for preventing premature birth off the market

The drug had been fast-tracked for approval under the agency's accelerated approval program, and has been available for more than a decade, despite the drugmaker's failure to prove that it works.

WEKU · Apr 6, 2023

Cannabis Reg. Update: FDA To Review CBD Again, DEA Wins In Hemp Extract Case & More

FDA To Review CBD Once Again The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Science Board is expected to review the idea of incorporating cannabinoids into dietary supplements on Tuesday at the public advisory committee meeting.

Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022

Australian company to ship baby formula to shortage-hit US

Joe Biden welcomes ‘good news’ as Bubs Australia increases production and reassures local customers

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022

Cannabis Regulatory Update: FDA On CBD Reg Stalling, NY Issues 58 Cannabis Grow Licenses, LA's State Worker Protections

FDA Chief Recognizes Slow Progress On CBD Regulations   Dr. Robert M. Califf confirmed on Thursday at a congressional panel that the FDA has made little progress on the regulatory framework around CBD products over the years since Trump signed the Farm Bill in late 2018.

Benzinga · May 20, 2022

FDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11

The Food and Drug Administration expanded authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine to enable kids ages 5 to 11 who were vaccinated at least five months ago to get a third shot.

WEKU · May 17, 2022