Preemption of consumer food labeling class suits is a mixed bag, and depends on the particular claim being challenged and the current regulatory activity, say authors Kara L. McCall, Elizabeth M. Chiarello and Laura A. Sexton. Here they discuss the treatment of challenges to eight different types of food labels, including ‘‘Natural,’’ ‘‘Organic,’’ ‘‘Fat Free’’ and ‘‘Zero Calories.’’
Reproduced with permission from Product Safety & Liability Reporter, 43 PSLR 61, 01/12/2015. Copyright 2015 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bna.com