Foley Files Citizen Petition on Behalf of VeganMed, Urging FDA to Revise Labeling Regulations for Animal-Derived Products

Foley & Lardner LLP, on behalf of its client VeganMed, Inc., filed a Citizen Petition with the Food and Drug Administration calling for a revision of existing regulations and policies pertaining to the labeling of animal-derived ingredients in drug and dietary supplements. The petition seeks to ensure transparency and provide consumers with accurate information regarding the presence of animal-derived ingredients in these products.

VeganMed, an advocate for animal-free alternatives, spearheads this endeavor as the petitioner, requesting the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to implement crucial changes:

1.    Require drug and dietary supplement manufacturers to clearly label whether ingredients used in their products are animal-derived.

2.    Encourage manufacturers to replace animal-derived ingredients with plant-based and/or synthetic alternatives when viable options are available.

3.    Confirm that labeling of drugs and dietary supplements may include a certification symbol denoting the absence of animal-derived ingredients.

Foley partner David Rosen submitted the Citizen Petition to the FDA on behalf of VeganMed.