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The practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP advises regularly on all aspects of EU food and feed law, with expertise spanning additives, agro-chemicals, biotechnology, health claims, marketing and promotion, and product recalls. The firm is well versed in navigating complex compliance issues and is particularly skilled at litigation. Jacqueline Mailly leads the team, acting on food and biotechnology regulations, and assisting companies with product recall and crisis management.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The practice has an admirable understanding of European regulatory issues related to novel foods. Further, it is well connected with the associated regulatory authorities and subject matter experts.'
  • 'The team is exquisitely knowledgeable about the regulations and regulatory context, always focus on client's needs. They demonstrate exceptional expertise in helping their clients navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape.'
  • 'Industry leading expertise in EU food regulations and regulated food product approval processes. Very flexible support for clients combined with external scientific expertise to support clients.'
  • 'The legal team at Hogan Lovells has established itself as a leader in navigating the complex and often volatile regulatory landscape of the agricultural sector. It has a deep understanding of the industry’s unique challenges and an impressive track record.'
  • 'The team is very responsive and provides quick practical advice. Sharp, diverse, time sensitive, and thorough. A multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary team that can attend to all needs expertly and in real time.'

Key clients

  • International Fresh Produce Association Yes
  • Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited
  • Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats
  • Mars FoodUK Ltd
  • Mars Petcare UK
  • Royal Canin SAS
  • Color Brands No
  • Kellogg Europe Trading Limited (“Kellanova”)
  • Partnerships for Forests
  • Coopcerrado
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Work highlights

  • Advised the IFPA on the building of a trade association coalition (Alliance forSustainable Packaging for Foods – ASPF) and the design of an effective EU engagement strategy to effect sustainable packaging regulations in the EU.
  • Advised Partnerships for Forests (NGO) and Coopcerrado, a group of Brazilian agricultural cooperatives, on the EU and UK authorisation process for a novel traditional food, including engagement with relevant regulatory authorities and EFSA.
  • Advised a major US food company on a strategy for notification, communication, and engagement with local authorities regarding a recall in several EU countries and the UK of one of their products due to a quality and potential food safety concern.

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Jacqueline Mailly