Explore the essentials of food law and regulation and gain a comprehensive understanding of the various administrative agencies that impact these industries. Learn about pending regulations, food safety, food labeling, enforcement, and related issues. Case studies, hypotheticals, and ample time for discussion are provided.

Agenda Highlights

  • Organizational structure of the FDA
  • Concepts and statutes in food law and regulation, and the relationship between state and federal jurisdiction
  • Principles of food labeling requirements and litigation risks as shaped by FDA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and class action litigation
  • Role of inspection and enforcement authorities and practical steps toward compliance
  • Food safety frameworks, including review of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) final rules and guidance for industry
  • International issues that affect food law and regulation in the United States
  • Dietary supplement oversight and the regulation of cosmetics

Statutes Covered

  • Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
  • Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspections
  • Federal Trade Commission 15 U.S. C. § 41 et. seq.
  • Lanham Act – 15 U.S.C. §1051 et seq.

Attendee Resources

  • These valuable takeaways will be provided onsite:
  • A binder of speaker handouts and related reference materials.
  • Access to an electronic copy of the FDCA Statutory Supplement, 2018.

Who Should Attend

  • New legal and regulatory professionals
  • Seasoned practitioners new to the topic or wanting a refresher

Agenda

subject to change

Curriculum Advisor:

Stuart M. Pape, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC

Tuesday, March 24

8:30–8:35 AM
FDLI Welcome and Announcements
Khara L. Minter, Assistant Director, Training Programs, FDLI

8:35–9:35 AM
Overview of U.S. Food Law and Regulation
Jacqueline Chan, Partner, Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, LLP

9:35 – 10:45 AM
Food Safety: Ingredient Preclearance/Intentional Components of Food
Stuart M. Pape, Shareholder, Polsinelli PC

10:45 – 11:00 AM
Break

11:00 – 12:30 PM
Food Safety: Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Related Requirements; Unintended Components/Contaminants of Food
Xin Tao, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells US LLP

 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Lunch Break

 1:45 – 3:15 PM
Food Labeling: General Requirements (Including Meat and Poultry)
Gisela Leon, Independent Consultant, EAS Consulting Group

3:15 – 3:30 PM
Break

3:30 – 5:00 PM
Food Labeling: Nutrient Content, Health and Other Claims
Emily K. Strunk, Counsel, Venable LLP

Wednesday, March 25

8:30– 8:35 AM
FDLI Announcements
Khara L. Minter, Assistant Director, Training Programs, FDLI

8:35 – 9:45 AM
Advertising: The Federal Trade Commission and Private Rights of Action
Anthony J. Anscombe, Partner,Steptoe & Johnson LLP

9:45 – 11:00 AM
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Jeffrey W. Canavan, Deputy Director, Labeling and Program Delivery Division, Office of Policy and ProgramDevelopment, USDA

11:00 – 11:15 AM
Break

11:15 – 12:30 PM
Dietary Supplements
Matthew Hegreness, Associate, Covington & Burling LLP

12:30 – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break

1:30 – 2:30 PM
The Regulation of Cosmetics
Ann M. Begley, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Buckius LLP

2:30 – 3:45 PM
Inspection and Enforcement Authority
Leigh G. Barcham, Senior Associate, Hogan Lovells US LLP

3:45 – 4:00 PM
Break

4:00 – 5:00 PM
Imports and International Issues
Deepti Kulkarni, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

5:00 PM
Adjournment

 

 

Continuing Legal Education

FDLI applies for CLE credits in Ohio and Virginia. These CLE approvals also may be honored by other states. The CLE credits will be posted as they are granted and registrants can request to be notified when approval is received.

Ohio: approved for 13.5 Live Interactive General Credits