Food and Consumer Product
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Regulatory and risk management counseling in the food and beverage, cosmetics, pet food, dietary supplement, alcohol beverage; OTC drug, wellness device, and consumer products industries to navigate regulatory compliance and enforcement, anticipate and manage risk, and address safety issues.

Primary Contact: Nury Helena Yoo

Federal, State and Local Regulatory Compliance

Navigate federal, state and local regulatory compliance, enforcement actions, warning letters, inspections, and import detentions; advise on MoCRA compliance.

Labeling, Claims and Substantiation

Conduct nuanced label reviews, evaluate claims and underlying substantiation materials for adequacy and risk assessments.

Marketing and Advertising

Evaluate marketing and advertising materials, online presence, social media platforms, influencer messaging, and promotions for compliance and risk management.

Food Safety and Product Recalls

Collaborate to address food safety and consumer product safety issues for products regulated by FDA, USDA, and CPSC; strategize on communications with regulatory agencies and stake holders; advise on FSMA compliance.

Product Development

Strategize to identify and anticipate legal and regulatory challenges involving new products, ingredients, processes, and technologies; advise on GRAS and NDIN matters.

Due Diligence

Due diligence on regulatory and product litigation risk for private investment.

California’s Proposition 65 and Developing Laws

Advise on expanding body of state and local regulations and laws, such as California’s Prop. 65, SB 343, SB 54, Prop. 12, and various states’ Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws.

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