Business News
U.S. Chain Restaurants Will Be Required to Disclose Calorie Counts on Menus
Sweeping new rules form the FDA aim to make people more aware of the risks of obesity posed by fatty, sugary foods.
By Reuters
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Business News
When Is Hummus Not Hummus? When Regulators Say So.
Sabra, the popular hummus producer, is pushing the Food and Drug Administration to set a definition for the dip.
By Kate Taylor
Marketing
Would You Sip on Drinkable Sunscreen?
Gross as it may sounds, a cosmetics company claims to have created a drinkable sunscreen that can block the sun.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
FDA Approves First Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm
The arm allows amputees to perform once impossible tasks, like using a zipper and picking up delicate objects like grapes and eggs.
By Laura Entis
Business Ideas
U.S. Nutrition Labels Get a Makeover, But New Version Won’t Be Seen for Years
The FDA's proposed new nutrition labels intend to make healthy shopping easier for families, saving on health-care costs in the long run.
By Kate Taylor
Entrepreneurs
In Taking Aim at 23andMe, Regulators Missed the Mark
The controversy over genetic-testing company 23andMe begs the question: Is knowledge really that dangerous?
Buying a Franchise
FDA Ban Is the Final Nail in Trans Fat’s Coffin
The FDA's decision to phase out trans fats has been met with little resistance, due to easy substitutes and consensus on the ingredient's unhealthiness.
By Kate Taylor
Business News
FDA Steps up Oversight on Medical Apps
Until now, the the Food & Drug Administration has taken a largely hands-off approach to medical apps. For those entrepreneurs who are subject to FDA scrutiny, however, the process can be daunting.