Perspectives on Evolving Regulatory Landscape for US Food and Beverage
29 November 2022
Food businesses in the EU and UK, which trade in, or with, the US, should be aware that the regulatory landscape in the US has different challenges and trends (although often overlapping with those in Europe). Current safety challenges and risks facing the food and drink industry in the US include:
- Risks from novel foods and health claims
- Supply chain risks, highlighted by a recent infant formula shortage;
- And e-Commerce risks, including cybersecurity, the potential for exploding packaging and a scrutiny of labels for start-ups.
In the coming months, there is an expectation of greater scrutiny of internal audits and recall policies; increased requirements for traceability of high risk foods; and use of ‘smart tech’ to improve traceability, outbreak response and safety cultures. In future, as with the EU and UK, sustainability and packaging legislation is likely to evolve, also with pressure on companies to reduce their carbon footprint.
Topics
- Food labelling and consumer information
- General Food labelling
Speakers
Jennifer M. Tharp
Associate, Squire Patton Boggs
Jennifer Tharp is an associate in the Environmental, Safety & Health Practice and works with the Life Sciences Industry Group at Squire Patton Boggs. Jennifer advises clients on a variety of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory matters. In particular, she has assisted clients with labeling questions relating to food and dietary supplements. More recently, she has guided clients on FDA matters relating to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), such as emergency use authorizations for medical devices, and drafted company response plans.
Jennifer’s practice also focuses on environmental compliance and risk management counseling. She has assisted clients in matters involving state and federal enforcement actions and a variety of environmental laws and other state and federal regulations.
Jennifer Satterfield
Associate, Squire Patton Boggs
Jennifer Satterfield is an associate in the Environmental, Safety & Health Practice Group based in the Cleveland office. Jennifer’s practice focuses on environmental compliance matters.
In addition, Jennifer works with the Life Sciences Industry Group and advises clients on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory matters. In particular, she has assisted clients with labeling and marketing cosmetic products in the US.