Advising on food safety requirements under FSMA, labeling standards, facility registration, and USDA inspection and grading programs.
Negotiating contracts with contract manufacturers covering production standards, IP ownership, quality audits, and liability allocation.
Drafting distribution, broker, and retailer agreements that address territory rights, shelf placement, promotional funding, and termination.
Reviewing product labels and marketing materials for compliance with FDA, FTC, and NAD standards for nutrient content, health, and “natural” claims.
Managing TTB licensing, label approvals, three-tier distribution compliance, and state-level alcohol regulatory requirements for beer, wine, and spirits.
Advising on the legal obligations triggered by foodborne illness events, voluntary and mandatory recalls, and product liability defense.