The Modern Dispatch

Regulation

3 articles

Split image showing the FDA building and a cloud of vape smoke with question marks, symbolizing the disconnect between regulation and public understanding.
Lifestyle

Synthetic Nicotine's FDA Oversight Is Set, But Public Health Messaging Lags.

In 2026, Marty Makary, then commissioner of the U.

Elise Marrow·June 9, 2026
Scientists in a modern lab analyzing cosmetic product safety data under advanced technology, highlighting MoCRA's impact.
Products

What Is MoCRA and How Will It Impact Cosmetics Safety in 2026?

For decades, cosmetic products legally carried a disclaimer: their safety had not been determined.

Jonah Kline·April 13, 2026
Vibrant natural food dyes like beetroot red and spirulina extract displayed under laboratory lights, with a subtle FDA logo shadow in the background.
Food & Drink

FDA eases 'no artificial colors' claims, impacting food dye innovation

Last year, the FDA banned Red Dye No.

Camila Roque·April 10, 2026