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Last week’s Food Packaging Law Seminar and Sustainability Workshop was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who attended, and a special thanks to Keller and Heckman LLP presenters, including Partners Rachel Bond, Katie Bond, Sophia Strong Castillo, Mitzi Ng Clark, Jeff Keithline, Pamela Langhorn, Cynthia Lieberman, George Misko, Catherine Nielsen, Hazel O'Keeffe, Rachida Semail, Kathryn Coniglio Skaggs, Mark Thompson, Scientists Holly Foley, Javier Jaramillo Garcia, Ph.D., and Mark Hepp, Ph.D., along with our guest speaker, Paul Honigfort, Ph.D., Director, Division of Food Contact Substances at FDA. If you were unable to attend the live program, recorded sessions are now available for on-demand purchase. Navigate to the link below for more information about the seminar, including a link to register for access to the recorded program. https://lnkd.in/ezRvxGy8 #packaging #law #FDA #food #contact #FDA #regulatory #FCS #compliance 

Andrew Lustigman, Chair of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP's Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Brand Management & Protection Group, will speak on the panel “What It Really Means to be ‘Green’ in 2024: Mastering the Intricacies of Making and Substantiating Green Claims in Today’s Regulatory Landscape” as part of American Conference Institute’s 8th Annual Summit on Food Law – Regulation, Compliance and Litigation on May 1, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. at The Metropolitan Club, Chicago, IL. The panel will explore the new proposed changes to the Green Guides and the impact that Federal Trade Commission’s contemplated rulemaking could have on environmental marketing claims, differences in the FTC’s guidance and state law requirements for the term “recyclable,” how to manage the risks associated with vendors making claims about your products and green claim trends that are vulnerable to class-action activity. #OlshanLaw #FoodLaw #GreenAdvertising #Conference #AdvertisingAndMarketing https://lnkd.in/eReYstPG

Andrew Lustigman, Chair of Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP's Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group and Co-Chair of the firm’s Brand Management & Protection Group, will speak on the panel “What It Really Means to be ‘Green’ in 2024: Mastering the Intricacies of Making and Substantiating Green Claims in Today’s Regulatory Landscape” as part of American Conference Institute’s 8th Annual Summit on Food Law – Regulation, Compliance and Litigation today at 1:15 p.m. at The Metropolitan Club, Chicago, IL. The panel will explore the new proposed changes to the Green Guides and the impact that the Federal Trade Commission’s contemplated rulemaking could have on environmental marketing claims, differences in the FTC’s guidance and state law requirements for the term “recyclable,” how to manage the risks associated with vendors making claims about your products and green claim trends that are vulnerable to class-action activity. #OlshanLaw #FoodLaw #GreenAdvertising #Conference #AdvertisingAndMarketing https://lnkd.in/eReYstPG

Deadline for proposals for @IFT First is coming up. How do we bring the Food Law and Regulations perspective to this important meeting? So many of the folk in the FL&R Division have extensive expertise in bridging science to practice through regulatory compliance. What about all the laws and regulations changing around the world to incorporate innovations and make food safer? Let’s galvanize our community and make this the year we integrate an understanding of how compliance can help us make safer and better food into all aspects of the food technology conversation!

Some news from law and regulation for food contact material. Switzerland has amended the nation’s law on food contact materials and articles. These will become effective on February 1, 2024.In December 2023, Switzerland issued Official Collection 2023 836 (German, French and Italian versions) to revise the Ordinance on Materials and Articles Intended to Come into Contact with Foodstuffs (Materials and Articles Ordinance, 817.023.21, in German, French and Italian).The amendment aims to harmonize the nation’s law on food contact materials (FCM) and articles with those in the European

Regulators in five states are moving to implement #ExtendedProducerResponsibility laws for packaging and other products as rulemaking and #compliance deadlines approach. Here is what producers should know. #environmental #ESG https://lnkd.in/dmvx2TGf

ICYMI: We had an informative and productive conversation today at our monthly meet-up. We discussed the challenges and issues with the State Ingredient Bans. Most importantly we agree that we, as the experts in the Science of Food, have work to do to garner consumer trust, advocate for science driven policy, communicate effectively to all stakeholders, and assist our industry peers with compliance. We have work to do! If you have expertise or interest in these work streams let us know. Follow our page for more opportunities to get involved with the Food Law, Regulations, and Policy!

Our very own Liesbet Paemen, Partner and European Patent Attorney at De Clercq & Partners, will be a distinguished guest speaker at the upcoming ALTIUS Agri-food Law Seminar on May 31st! Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights on the latest developments in Agrifood law, including topics like NGT plants, sustainability, CRISPR patents, and more. Check out the full program and secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/dzfP4H7p #AgriFoodLaw #LegalInsights #ALTIUS #Seminar"

🚨NEW REGULATORY ALERT🚨 The Mexican Senate has endorsed a draft law prioritizing the right to adequate and sustainable food. The legislation emphasizes health, environmental, water, and children's best interests in food-related policies. For more information about what the law aims to ensure; click here: https://lnkd.in/gmgcQmwu #foodmanufacturing #foodandbeverage #foodproduction #foodanddrink #regulatoryaffairs #compliance #regulatory

Explore how new sustainability regulations are shaping the industry, with a focus on environmental compliance and ethical sourcing. Acquire practical insights to help your clients stay compliant and maintain a competitive edge. Join us for a live online conference on UK Food Law Update 2024: A Live Online Conference with our expert speakers in the field David Travers KC, Sam Jennings, Ian Thomas, Stuart Jessop, Katrina Anderson, Pete Martin, Miles Bennett and Robert Jappie. Click on the image below to know more details and book your places now. #FoodLaw #UKFoodLaw2024 #RegulatoryCompliance #OnlineLearning