Workshop B – The MAHA Agenda: Federal Food Policy Shifts and State-Level Regulatory Divergence

Jul 17, 2026 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Natalie Rainer
Partner
Steptoe LLP

Thomas Tobin
Counsel
Perkins Coie LLP

  • Understanding federal shifts reshaping formulations and labels, including FDA actions on:
    • Red 3,
    • BVO (Brominated Vegetable Oil)
    • “healthy” definition
    • UPF RFI (request for Information)
    • Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)
  • Assessing how potential UPF definitions from the federal RFI could reshape labeling categories and program eligibility
  • Implement updated “healthy” criteria across packaging and digital content:
    • Principal Display Panel (PDP)
    • Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP)
    • Ecommerce listings
    • Retailer PDP pages
    • PDFs, sell sheets, and mobile experiences
    • Social media
  • Navigating emerging state patchworks:
    • California ingredient bans
    • Texas warning label rules
    • Louisiana QR disclosures
  • Preparing for MAHA aligned market, regulatory, and litigation pressures