Keller and Heckman LLP‘s ’highly skilled’ food department is sub-divided into two further groups, direct and indirect food; Rachida Semail predominantly focuses on food contact matters, but has oversight of both sub-teams, while Hazel O'Keeffe specialises in packaging and sustainability issues. In June 2023, the practice further expanded its strength with the hire of UK-qualified practitioner Craig Simpson, who joined from the European Free Trade Association.
Testimonials
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‘K&H has a lot of experience and knowledge on various subjects, especially regarding food contact regulation. The team that serves us demonstrates deep and broad expertise in regulatory matters.’
‘Rachida Semail and her team offer a great service and response time to meet demands. The firm performs in-depth analyses, always seeking to find solutions to issues presented to it.’
Key clients
- Avantium Renewable Polymers
- Carbiolice and Carbios
Work highlights
- Advised Avantium Renewable Polymers on marketing its products to be supplied to various brand owners for use in various food-contact applications, and on entering new markets while remaining compliant.
- Advised Carbiolice and Carbios on compostable plastic packaging technology which contributes to waste reduction of PLA-based plastics.