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.


Hogan Lovells Publications

COVID-19 Update: FDA prepares to resume domestic inspections

13 July 2020

Dr. Stephen M. Hahn, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement on July 10, 2020, describing the agency's intentions and approach to...

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Consumer sector COVID-19 resource guide

13 July 2020

The Hogan Lovells Consumer team recognizes the challenges that you are facing during this uncertain time. Businesses are reshaping the way they operate, and consumers are changing the way...

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National Advertising Division issues decision on "100% natural," satiety, and curbing cravings claims

13 July 2020

A recent action by the National Advertising Division (NAD), a self-regulatory arm of the Better Business Bureau, addresses the level of proof necessary to support "natural" and "satiety"...

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Proposition 65 updates: Permanent injunction against glyphosate, proposed naturally-occurring lead levels in certain candies, and safe harbor level adopted for chlorpyrifos

09 July 2020

On July 8, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) adopted three safe harbor levels or maximum allowable levels (MADLs) for the chemical chlorpyrifos.

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AMS issues final guidance on detectability testing and validation of refining processes under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

06 July 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) issued two final guidance documents providing industry stakeholders with instructions on how to...

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Re-open for business in the UK: How to safely re-open restaurants, pubs, and bars

29 June 2020

The government has announced that on 4 July 2020, it will commence the third stage of its plan to ease the 'lockdown' restrictions implemented in England due to COVID-19. Following the re-op...
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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

2020

Band 1 for Product Liability: Food

Chambers UK


2020

Band 1 for Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation Nationwide

Chambers USA


2020

Band 2 for Regulatory: Agro/Food

Chambers Europe


2020

Tier 1 for EU Regulatory (Belgium)

The Legal 500 EMEA



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