Capabilities / Food Safety & Regulation
Helping clients develop strong compliance programs and providing vigorous advocacy in settling disputes.
Strong, adequately resourced compliance programs are the backbone of risk management in the food systems industry, and Husch Blackwell provides clients with the knowledge and practical advice to develop programs capable of meeting the complex objectives required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other state and federal regulatory agencies.
Our food regulatory compliance law team helps clients get out in front of local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations that govern all facets of food production, product safety, packaging, and distribution. Our team helps clients build the framework for preventative oversight, as well as monitoring certifications required by new and existing product lines, including organic certification and dietary supplements. We also routinely provide legal advice in crisis situations and disputes, including those related to labeling, recalls, and foodborne illnesses and allergens.
Husch Blackwell conducts internal audits of processes and procedures that identify areas of risk and opportunity. Our regulatory compliance law attorneys also develop tailored compliance strategies aimed at helping businesses of all sizes avoid and manage USDA and FDA compliance investigations and enforcement proceedings. When federal or state agency actions do arise, our law firm draws from a nationally recognized team of litigators with deep experience in resolving commercial disputes, arbitrations, and government prosecutions.