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Scott C. Tips

Scott C. Tips

A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley Law School, Scott C. Tips currently practices internationally, emphasizing Food-and -Drug law, business law and business litigation, trade practice, and international corporate formation and management. He has been involved in the nutrition field for more than four decades and may be reached at (415) 244-1813 or by e-mail at Starsend24@gmail.com. 
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How to Value Retail Health-Food Store Businesses

Understanding valuation helps with negotiations, financing, strategic planning, and exit planning and succession.
March 27, 2026
Scott C. Tips

There will come a day when you need to know the value of your natural-products business. Here's help.



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Unbearable Wearables

Big Data Collection on Steroids
September 26, 2025
Scott C. Tips

Wearables promise convenience and health benefits, but at what cost? Explore the potential dangers of data privacy, surveillance, and the rise of the tech-driven biomedical state.


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The Shiny, Bright Future Beckons!

Codex Alimentarius drools over Franken-meat
July 25, 2025
Scott C. Tips

Legal columnist Scott C. Tips shares the latest updates from Codex, including a look at red dye #3, “alternative protein sources” and monk fruit sweetener.


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Aspartame, Pesticides, And New Codex Leadership

Looming on the Horizon is Also a Scheme to Regulate Supplements Globally
March 28, 2025
Scott C. Tips

The National Health Federation (NHF)—in attendance at these Commission meetings for over two decades as a Codex-accredited INGO—was primarily interested in the food standards being discussed for aspartame, pesticide residues, and the new work proposed by India to set global standards for dietary supplements.


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Codex Nutrition Committee Meets in Dresden, Germany

Setting the Nutrient Reference Values for Infants & Children
November 21, 2024
Scott C. Tips

At the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses meeting, the primary interest for the NHF was the establishment of healthy Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) for older infants and young children. 


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In Memoriam: Durk J. Pearson, August 19, 1943 – October 26, 2024

Remembering the life and legacy of a freedom activist.
November 11, 2024
Scott C. Tips

Freedom activist Durk J. Pearson passed on October 26, 2024. 


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Ghost Job Postings

Are you the victim or the perpetrator of fake job listings?
September 26, 2024
Scott C. Tips

It seems that in a practice called “ghost posting” too many businesses are posting fake job openings online these days.


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The Supreme Court Finally Tells the Alphabet Agencies That They Are Not Legislators

The Loper Bright decision has terminated the Chevron doctrine, reining in anti-democratic and unlawful extensions of government.
July 26, 2024
Scott C. Tips

The Loper Bright decision has terminated the Chevron doctrine, reining in anti-democratic and unlawful extensions of government.


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They’re At It Again!

Now They Want Immunity from Pesticide Harm!
March 28, 2024
Scott C. Tips
Why You Must Act: If State immunity bills pass, then expect to be drenched in pesticides.

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The FDA Goes After Homeopathic Eye Drops

Since When Did the FDA Ever Get Anything Right?
January 18, 2024
Scott C. Tips

Legal expert Scott C. Tips explores FDA action against homeopathic eye drops, which is taking place against a general backdrop of anti-homeopathic propaganda.


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