Additionally, products must meet all applicable federal and state quality, safety and labeling regulations.

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How can this all be happening in our first world country with all our regulations and labeling and government oversight?

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It found both the labeling statute and companion regulations unconstitutional because they forced producers to make involuntary statements contrary to their views when there was no material reason to do so.

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The amount of caffeine in energy drinks is hard to pin down, because many are marketed as supplements, rather than as foods, allowing them to wiggle around FDA regulations and labeling laws.

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Under current FDA regulations, generic drugmakers cannot update labeling, even if they become aware of a potential risk not mentioned in the labeling.

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Meanwhile, though, the issue may be decided by the FDA. The agency recently disclosed plans to revise its regulations so that generic drugmakers can update product labeling and warn patients about risks associated with their drugs.

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