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. Gregoire Paquet acts for companies in the environment, food, consumer goods, and automotive sectors.

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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.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jacqueline Mailly

Other key lawyers

Gregoire Paquet