Morgan Lewis Perspective: Food Labeling Issues and Emerging Trends
Thursday, November 15
This is a high-level information and strategy session for Regulatory, Management and Legal professionals. This seminar will cover the latest on:
* The Bioengineered Food Disclosure (GMO) Law & Other Trending Topics
* Food Standards (plant-based dairy, protein alternatives & cell-cultured meat)
* Trending Labeling Claims
* Class Action Lawsuits in Food Labeling
* Recent developments with California's Proposition 65
* Other pivotal labeling and related regulatory trends
Speakers:
Robert Hibbert, Partner, Morgan Lewis
Amaru Sanchez, Associate, Morgan Lewis
Ryan Fournier, Associate, Morgan Lewis
Ben Smith, Partner, Morgan Lewis
Rick Rothman, Partner, Morgan Lewis
Bob and his colleagues at Morgan Lewis have experience advising clients in the food and agricultural industries on federal regulation of labeling, advertising, recalls, food safety compliance, animal health, and new product development. Bob has also had experience successfully challenging the scope of USDA jurisdiction and authority, and as the prior director of USDA's standards and labeling staff, has experience formulating policy in food safety, product standards, and nutrition labeling. Amaru & Ryan provide substantive legal and strategic advice to FDA and USDA clients on regulatory compliance, enforcement issues, and public policy.