Marcus Navin-Jones joined Keller and Heckman in 2010 and specializes in European Regulatory law.
Mr. Navin-Jones provides advice on regulatory compliance and risk control and liability management in relation to chemical, environmental, cosmetics and product safety legislation in the European Union (EU) and the Member States. His core areas of expertise include the EU REACH Regulation, the Classification, Labeling and Packaging Regulation (CLP), waste and disposal legislation (WEEE, RoHS), directives relating to biocides and pesticides (BPD, PPPD), and rules concerning transportation of dangerous goods on roadways and rail in the EU (ADR/RID).
Mr. Navin-Jones assists clients with pre-market approval of products as well as defense of existing products. When clients encounter obstacles to trade, he advises on market access, free movement of goods/services, mutual recognition, and removal and/or circumvention of trade barriers (Article 28-30 EC Treaty and Goods Package).
Mr. Navin-Jones also advises on product liability risk management. In connection with breach of contractual and/or legal requirements, he advises clients on managing liability risk under the General Product Safety Directive, the Defective Products Directive, and other product-specific EU legislation (such as EU legislation regarding cosmetics, toys and childcare products, and medical devices). When a breach necessitates quick-response action, he assists with product recalls, notification under RAPEX and RASFF, crisis management and communication with public authorities (including the Commission and Member State authorities).
Mr. Navin-Jones also has experience in the nanotechnology area, and has assisted clients in obtaining regulatory clearances for nano-enabled products and has provided advice on market access, product safety and product liability defense for the nanotechnology industry.
In addition, Mr. Navin-Jones regularly publishes articles in various publications such as Chemical Watch and has worked with several European trade associations.
Mr. Navin-Jones speaks fluent Spanish and conversational French.