Content about Ed Markey

April 11, 2013

Congress leaders call out energy drink marketers to list caffeine content in investigative report

Three Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday released a report that found inconsistencies in the labeling and classification of energy drinks, extensive marketing to adolescents and young adults through social media and events, and high caffeine levels that exceed what is considered safe in soda by the Food and Drug Administration.

February 25, 2013

As legislators push for warnings, energy drinks sales soar

The energy drink category, which has enjoyed double-digit sales and unit growth for several years, faces increasing scrutiny from the Food and Drug Administration.

November 2, 2012

GDUFA-style user fees provide one possible source of funding for FDA compounding regulations

Given the extent of the meningitis outbreak linked to a compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts, new regulations for such pharmacies might be a good idea, but how to implement them remains uncertain.

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November 2, 2012

Meningitis outbreak linked to compounding pharmacy spawns new proposed legislation

Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., on Thursday announced plans to introduce legislation that would strengthen federal regulations of compounding pharmacies.

August 22, 2010

Congress debates FDA role in safety review of personal care products

The Personal Care Products Council announced in July that it is working to create formal...

July 21, 2010

Personal Care Products Council responds to proposed Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

While there is a need to modernize the regulatory structure of the cosmetics industry, the...

July 15, 2010

Personal Care Products Council supports expanded FDA role in industry oversight

The Personal Care Products Council announced on July 15 that it is calling for a...