Let My Genes Go! And Leave 23andMe Alone.
Regulators evidently fear an imminent outbreak of DIY mastectomies.
FDA
FDA Warns Company to Stop Selling Genetic Testing Kits
Don't have the proper permission
Commenters Blast Proposed FDA Food Safety Rules
The comment period for two controversial proposed FDA food safety regulations, part of the Food Safety Modernization Act, closed yesterday. What did commenters have to say?
Food Police Are Gluttons for Punishment—of Others
The FDA could impose regulations that would cost an ungodly lot - while achieving absolutely nothing.
The War on Trans-Fats
An emblem of the arrogance of central planning that characterizes the Obama administration.
The FDA's Ill-Conceived Proposal to Ban Trans Fats
We may soon have to say goodbye to many doughnuts, crackers, frozen pizza, coffee creamer and other goodies-whether or not we agree.
Start Hoarding Donuts: The FDA Is Banning Trans Fats
Previous city and state meddling goes national
FDA Moving to Ban Transfats Nationwide
Estimates average American eats more than 4 pounds of it a year
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $2.2 Billion for Unapproved Drug Promotions
Pushing medications for unauthorized uses
FDA Proposes More Pet Food Regulations
Though it still doesn't know why some jerky treats are currently killing dogs
Federal Agencies Warn Americans Not to Just Stick Things in Their Eyes
What would we do without you?
40 State Attorneys General Write to FDA Pushing E-Cigarette Regulations
For the children, science be damned
FDA Blocks Drug Imports from Plant in India
Over violations of manufacturing rules
Small Farmers Revolt Over FDA's Proposed Food Safety Rules
Another government failure of big government.
The Problem With Federal Food-Labeling Laws
Why markets are superior to government mandates when it comes to food labeling.
FDA Sets Standards for 'Gluten-Free' Foods
Took nearly 10 years after law was passed asking for it
FDA Wants Tougher Safety Rules for Imported Foods
Compliance expected to cost industries $480 million
FDA Wants to Manage How Free-Range Chickens Are Contained
Regulation could end up hurting large-scale pastures
FDA Grants Exclusivity to Plan B
Only company will be allowed to sell drug over-the-counter without prescription
National Gay Blood Drive Highlights FDA Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
1980s policy has been studied for review since 2010
FDA to Allow Updates for Generic Drug Warnings
Bad regulations prevent manufacturers from updating labels about new risks
The Quiet and Growing Success of Private Food Labeling
Most mandatory government food labeling schemes stink. Private ones usually don't stink. Problem, meet solution.
Plan B Pill Formally Approved Over-the-Counter for All Ages
Attempt to enforce age restrictions dropped
AMA Urges End of Ban on Blood Donations by Gay Men
Outdated rule based on fears of AIDS transmission
Why Women Should Be Able to Buy Birth Control Without Seeing a Doctor
There is no obvious explanation why something used safely over half a century by hundreds of millions of women should remain so restricted.
FDA Worries About Cybersecurity of Medical Devices
Malware jumping to them from infected computers
