FDA Backs Industry Preemption Argument In NYC Menu Labeling Lawsuit

Answering the calls of congressional Republicans, FDA is siding with the food industry in a lawsuit seeking to stop New York City's menu labeling regulation from being enforced until FDA implements its national standard. In a statement of interest filed Monday (Aug. 14), FDA along with HHS and the U.S. attorney's office argue that the city's attempt to begin enforcement of menu labeling requirements nine months before the federal standard is set to go into effect should be blocked by...