We are pleased to share our 10th Annual Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation Year in Review.
In 2025, class-action filings against the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry continued apace, with more than 200 lawsuits filed. Plaintiffs pressed familiar theories with new intensity, regulators advanced several headline initiatives, and states accelerated rules that affect how brands formulate, label, and package goods.
Throughout 2025, courts continued to refine the “reasonable consumer” standard, especially for “natural,” “no artificial,” and purity-oriented claims. Microcontaminant allegations remained a focus. Environmental marketing and packaging rules tightened, led by California’s recyclability and producer-responsibility measures, while Proposition 65 notices rose for heavy metals and PFAS.
Regulatory activity affecting food, supplements, and personal care added further complexity. 2025 saw activity from FDA, USDA, FTC activity, and new MoCRA-related developments and fast-moving state laws.
This year-in-review highlights the key trends, notable cases and actions, and what they mean for labeling, claims, testing, supply chain controls, and reporting. In addition to this overview, our team monitors filings daily and publishes quarterly reports, client updates, and other thought leadership.
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