Area of focus

Food and Beverages

The food and beverage team at Hogan Lovells represents some of the largest names in the industry. 

We anticipate the developments that may have an impact on your operations and are at the forefront of these issues. The rise of global consumer markets. Increased regulation in labeling and processing. Effective promotion. Supply-chain complexity. Production, packaging, and new ingredient approvals. Distribution and retailing. Recalls and health, safety, and environmental concerns. We are with you each step of...

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Representative experience

Advised a dairy company on the launch of an innovative milk product, including product labelling, launch advertising campaigns, and website copy.

Advised a fruit juice manufacturer on compliance with the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation.


Advised a global manufacturer on the interpretation and impact of the new EU Food Information to Consumers Regulation.

Advised Moet Hennessy on UK allergen labelling requirements in the context of managing a potential issue with the Foods Standards Agency.


Sponsorships and Speaking Engagements

Dairy Forum 2020

26-29 January 2020

Martin Hahn will present at the International Dairy Foods Association's Dairy Forum in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 26 to 29 January 2020.

Hogan Lovells Publications

Doing Business – Consumer Sector

24 January 2020

Entering a new market can be a game changer for businesses in the consumer industry, but it can come with some significant legal risks. Consumer protection laws, supply chain issues,...

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FDA Finalizes Nutrition Labeling Guidance Documents

16 January 2020

On December 31, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two final guidance documents to assist industry with compliance with the agency’s updated Nutrition Facts...

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FSIS Issues Updated Labeling Guideline on Statements That Bioengineered or Genetically Modified Ingredient or Animal Feed Were Not Used in the Production of Meat, Poultry, or Egg Products

16 January 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued an updated Labeling Guideline on Statements That Bioengineered or...

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International Products Law Review 2020: Issue 76

10 January 2020

We are excited to bring you issue 76 of our International Products Law Review with insights and updates on all aspects of products law. In this issue, we explore what businesses need to...

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FSIS Issues Revised Compliance Guidelines for Animal Raising Claims A Seat at the Table

09 January 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a revised compliance guideline for substantiating animal raising claims on labels for meat ...
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Key contacts

Thomas Salomon, LL.M. (Illinois)

Thomas Salomon, LL.M. (Illinois)

Partner
Hamburg

Martin J. Hahn

Martin J. Hahn

Partner
Washington, D.C.

Gary Jay Kushner

Gary Jay Kushner

Partner
Washington, D.C.

Richard Welfare

Richard Welfare

Partner
London




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Awards and recognitions

2019

Band 1 for Product Liability: Food

Chambers UK


2019

Band 1 for Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation Nationwide

Chambers USA


2019

Band 2 for Regulatory: Agro/Food

Chambers Europe


2019

Tier 1 for EU Regulatory (Belgium)

The Legal 500 EMEA



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