Keller and Heckman’s internationally-recognized Food Packaging team of attorneys and scientists is pleased to offer its 17th Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar on October 19-20, 2016, in Arlington, VA. This seminar, acclaimed as “the annual seminar to attend,” is designed for regulatory, scientific, and legal professionals to keep up-to-date on laws and regulations relating to food packaging and other food-contact materials in all areas of the world.

Previous Keller and Heckman Food Packaging Law Seminars have garnered praise from participants. One attendee described the program as “an excellent opportunity to hear about the basics along with the latest challenges. The expertise of Keller and Heckman is invaluable and they are more than open to some one-on-one time.” Another participant said, “this program is a must for anyone in the packaging regulation field.”

This year’s offering is poised to be similarly well-received; program highlights include an introduction to the regulation of food packaging in the U.S. and abroad, with guest speakers from Health Canada and MERCOSUR. The program will also provide valuable insight on customer assurance issues and hot topics such as FDA's Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) program and California's Proposition 65.  Some current issues that go beyond food packaging, in particular, reform to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and FDA’s eCTD requirements for Drug Master Files (DMF), also will be addressed.

Registration for the seminar is currently open. Pricing and event details can be found here.

About Keller and Heckman

Keller and Heckman has a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation, serving both domestic and international clients. With offices in Washington, DC, Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder, the firm helps the world's most vital businesses achieve their objectives. A pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving, Keller and Heckman has had an in-house scientific staff since 1971 that works closely with the firm's attorneys on matters of technical complexity.  

Keller and Heckman’s Food and Drug attorneys will host their annual three-day seminar to provide members of the food industry with a comprehensive presentation of the applicable statutory and regulatory framework for foods including dietary supplements. The course will focus on food safety as well as labeling and advertising. The course will be held September 27-29, 2016 at Keller and Heckman’s offices in Washington, DC.

Program highlights include the latest developments on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FDA's newly revised nutrition labeling regulations, strategies for surviving inspections, recall and enforcement issues, food safety concerns, testing issues, and import requirements. In addition, there will be a focus on advertising and promotion with a particular emphasis on the impact of consumer class action lawsuits, on regulatory and legislative policy governing labeling and advertising, challenging and defending competitive claims, and substantiating "Establishment Claims," as well as other issues in this arena.

Registration for the seminar is currently open. Pricing and event details can be found here.

About Keller and Heckman

Keller and Heckman has a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation, serving both domestic and international clients. With offices in Washington, DC, Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder, the firm helps the world's most vital businesses achieve their objectives. A pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving, Keller and Heckman has had an in-house scientific staff since 1971 that works closely with the firm's attorneys on matters of technical complexity.  

Keller and Heckman’s attorneys and scientists will host a one of a kind, two-day seminar on the “new” modernized TSCA. This year's course has been especially re-designed to provide the TSCA practitioner with essential, in-depth information on understanding and implementing the new legislation. The course will be held September 13-14, 2016 in Washington, DC at the Marriott Metro Center.

Program highlights include:
 

• TSCA basics and an overview of the changes ahead
• PMN preparation under new TSCA
• Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
• Inventory “reset,” regulation of new and existing chemicals
• Implementation schedule and key legal issues
• Upcoming rulemaking for prioritization and evaluation
• New alternative testing mandate

Registration for the seminar is currently open. Pricing and event details can be found here.