Riding the Plant-Based Wave: Navigating the Latest Scientific and Regulatory Developments Impacting Plant-Based “Meats” and “Milks”

April 30, 2024 11:45am

Mackenzie Battle
Regulatory Attorney
Good Food Institute 

Bob Hibbert
Senior Counsel
Wiley Rein LLP

  • Examining FDA and USDA’s framework for the regulation of plant-based food products (do we need this intro bullet? How much of our audience is repeat?)
  • Exploring the latest developments on standards of identity for:
    • Plant-based dairy alternatives
    • Plant-based “meat” products
  • Making sense of FDA’s Draft Guidance on Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
    • What are the practical implications for the food industry?
    • Defining “milk” and understanding when and how the term may be used on PBM products
  • Taking a deep-dive into plant-based meat alternatives
    • Evaluating potential public health and food systems implications associated with plant-based meat alternatives
  • The importance of the label: Navigating the latest federal guidance and evolving state regulations governing the labeling of plant-based foods
  • Identifying the types of scientific evidence used to support plant-based claims in the food product space
  • Examining emerging litigation trends involving plant-based proteins