A New Era in Cosmetics Regulation: The Modernization of Cosmetic Regulations Act
In recent years, the cosmetics industry has experienced exponential growth, with new products being introduced almost daily. The average American consumer uses six to 12 cosmetics products daily. This growth has resulted in a need for more comprehensive regulation of cosmetic products to ensure consumer safety. The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) […]
FDA Begins Enforcement of DUNS Number Requirement for Food Facility Registrations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now enforcing the requirement that every Food Facility Registration has a valid DUNS number. The FDA officially began enforcement on January 1, 2023 but gave a 60-day grace period before beginning to verify numbers. What is a DUNS Number? DUNS stands for Data Universal Numbering System. It is […]
USDA Proposes New “Made in the USA” Standard
U.S. consumers who seek animal food products labeled as “Made in the USA,” or who simply value transparency on food product labels, may finally catch a break. On March 6, 2023, the USDA released a proposed rule to help define what is meant when a food product is a “Product of USA” or “Made in […]
New Court Rulings on Marijuana-Related Paraphernalia: Understanding the Impact on Importers
The marijuana industry is rapidly growing, with more and more states legalizing its use for medical and/or recreational purposes. With this growth, there is an increase in the importation of products such as grinders, storage containers, rolling paper, pipes, and vape pens, both for business and personal use. More businesses are asking why there is […]
Omnibus Bill: What Changes Can You Expect to Cosmetics Regulation?
On December 22, 2022, U.S. House and Senate leaders passed the long-awaited $1.7 trillion FY2023 omnibus spending bill. This blog provides information on the significant changes to cosmetics regulation with the passage of the Omnibus bill and the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act amendments. We encourage you to contact Diaz Trade Law to assess the implications […]
2022: A Year in Review
From all of us at Diaz Trade Law, we are immensely grateful for your support this year. While returning to a new normal post-pandemic, Diaz Trade Law still managed to save our clients MILLIONS of dollars in 2022. It is with great joy that we finish off 2022 filled with numerous achievements and accomplishments we […]
Customs and Trade Law Weekly Snapshot
Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news: U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s […]
Customs and Trade Weekly Snapshot
Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news: United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued its notification of initiation and interim measures as to evasion by Double L Group, LLC and Manufacturing Network Inc. (collectively, the Importers) in Enforce […]
Customs and Weekly Trade Snapshot
Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news: U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s […]
Customs and Weekly Trade Snapshot
Here is a recap of the latest customs and international trade law news: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Customs and Border Protection(CBP) initiated a formal investigation under Title IV, Section 421 of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, commonly referred to as the Enforce and Protect Act (“EAPA”), […]