FDA & USDA - Food Safety News
FDA & USDA - Food Safety News FDA & USDA - Food Safety News
Update your food law IQ at ACI’s FDA & USDA Compliance Boot Campand learn how to navigate the complex world of food regulationsFDA...USDA…FTC…all have a hand in the regulation of food products. Each withtheir own set of requirements for food, beverage, poultry, meat and egg products, itis not uncommon for the many agencies involved in the regulation of ‘food’ to haveoverlapping and even conflicting jurisdiction. Making it extremely difficult for the inhousefood lawyer, regulatory, compliance or government affairs executive to keep trackof all the relevant regulatory requirements, one must constantly monitor changes to thelaw governing food products in order to minimize any risk of non-compliance.Learn how to connect the dots of food regulatory law while gaininga clearer understanding of how the FDA, USDA and FTC work togetherto regulate the food industry.Developed specifically to provide a forum for in-house counsel, regulatory, complianceand government affairs executives as well as private practice lawyers to gain acomprehensive overview of food law and regulation, this comprehensive Boot Campwill provide attendees with the ultimate roadmap to navigating the complex world offood regulations.Led by a distinguished faculty comprised of senior-level in-house counsel and foodlaw experts, American Conference Institute’s FDA & USDA Compliance Boot Campwill engage attendees in a deep-dive, two-day examination of food law fundamentals,including an intense exploration of the regulations governing:• Food ingredients and additives• Product labels• Food and beverage marketing and advertising claims• Food safetyAlso get brought up to speed on the current status of proposed and new regulatoryrequirements under FSMA focused on:• Food imports• Inspections• Food and animal feedAn added benefit of attending this event, participants will walk away from this BootCamp with a print copy of all conference materials, including references and copies ofall the key regulations governing food products. Keep this binder as a point of referenceand regulatory guide that can be shared and utilized as an information resource onceback in the office.Optimize your networking opportunities and supplement your training by joining us atone of the Interactive Working Group Sessions:FOOD LAW Working Group A – FDA, USDA and FTC Food Law Fundamentals:What Every Food Executive and Attorney Needs to Know about Food Law andRegulation, From the FDCA to the Lanham Act and Everything In BetweenCALIFORNIA Working Group B – Food Counsel’s Guide to Navigating the LegalLandscape in California: How to Comply with New California-Specific RegulatoryRequirements and Anticipated Legislative Reform while Minimizing Exposure toPrivate LitigationReserve space now for your in-house food lawyer, regulatory or government affairsexecutive or senior associate, junior partner or attorney. Whether you are new to thefood industry or a seasoned professional seeking a comprehensive refresher, you willfind the content of this Boot Camp invaluable for getting up to speed regarding currentfood requirements.Register now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration to 877-927-1563 orregistering online at www.AmericanConference.com/foodbootcamp.Here’s what past attendees of ACI’sFood conferences have to say:“Topics were spot-on, good speakerswith good mix between in-house,government and law firmrepresentation.”- Legal VP–Marketing, PepsiCo“I’d definitely attend another ACIconference. Great conference –excellent content, excellent networking.”- Senior Counsel, ConAgra Foods“Very informative, speakers wereknowledgeable.”- Quality & Sanitation Manager,American Licorice Company“Excellent program; speakers werewell prepared.”“Very good experience.”- Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP- Vice President, Tech Sales & General Counsel,Gilster-Mary Lee“Very insightful and relevant to currenttopics I deal with on a daily basis.”- Global Procurement & Distribution Counsel,Whole Foods Market“Very good content. I like theinteraction.”- VP Food & Regulatory Law, Sara LeeA Comprehensive Boot CampDesigned for:Food Manufacturers, Retailers, Distributors,Suppliers, Servers and Restaurants counsel,directors and officers specializing in:• Regulatory Affairs• Government and State Affairs• Legal Affairs• ComplianceAttorneys practicing in the following areasand industries:• FDA Law• Food Law• Food & Beverage• Consumer ProductsRegister now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/foodbootcamp
INTERACTIVE WORKING GROUP SESSIONS • October 2, 2012AFOOD LAW WORKING GROUP • 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Registration Begins at 8:30 am)FDA, USDA and FTC Food Law Fundamentals: What Every Food Executive and Attorney Needs toKnow about Food Law and Regulation, From the FDCA to the Lanham Act and Everything In BetweenMichael RobertsSpecial Counsel, Roll Law Group P.C. (Los Angeles, CA)James F. NealePartner, McGuireWoods LLP (Charlottesville, NC)Do you need an immersion into the nuts and bolts of food law?Not sure of what the applicable regulatory scheme is for a specifictype of food product? Designed to provide attendees with anin-depth primer on food law, including an overview of FDA,USDA and FTC regulations, this interactive working groupsession will engage participants in a comprehensive discussionof the regulatory scheme applicable to food products, includinga discussion of new key provisions under the Food SafetyModernization Act.Whether you are new to the food industry or a seasoned veteranwho is looking to benchmark your knowledge against that ofyour peers, you will find this workshop invaluable for gainingthe background in food law you need to flow seamlessly into theconversations during the main event.Topics to be discussed will include an examination of law applicableto food products specific to the following agencies and regulations:• FDA- Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (FDCA)- Fair Packaging and Labeling Act- Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)• USDA- Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts- Egg Products Inspection Act- Federal Meat Inspection Act- Poultry Products Inspection Act• FTC- Federal Trade Commission Act- The Lanham Act• Overview of other laws governing or otherwise impactingthe regulation of food products- Public Health Service Act- Poultry Products Inspection Act- Bioterrorism Act- Sanitary Food Transportation ActBCALIFORNIA WORKING GROUP • 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm (Registration Begins at 1:00 pm)Food Counsel’s Guide to Navigating the Legal Landscape in California: How to Comply withNew California-Specific Regulatory Requirements and Anticipated Legislative Reform while MinimizingExposure to Private LitigationScott T. RickmanAssociate General CounselDel Monte Foods (San Francisco, CA)Trenton H. NorrisPartner & Head, San Francisco and Silicon Valley OfficesArnold & Porter LLP (San Francisco, CA)Proposition 65 and the labeling compliance challenges it presentsare but one of many legal issues currently being faced by foodand beverage manufacturers who sell products in California.Described by many in the industry as one of the most difficultjurisdictions in which to conduct business, it seems each yearthere is a new compliance, legislative or litigation issue rising tothe forefront in California.Beginning with a comprehensive review of the current list ofchemicals regulated by OEHHA under Proposition 65, thenturning to an examination of current legislative proposalsimpacting on food products and finally ending with an analysisof current litigation trends, including consumer fraud and foodborneillness claims, participants in this session will walk awaywith an in-depth knowledge of the current “state of affairs” inCalifornia. Gain practical solutions for how your company canrevise its business practices so as to reduce regulatory exposureand minimize downstream risk to private litigation.Topics to be discussed during this California-focused workinggroup will include:Proposition 65 and Legislative Reform• Overview of how the California ballot process works• Examining the impact on industry of current proposedballot initiatives – GMO, the Green Initiative• Examining the current political landscape and knowing whatreally drives California regulators and consumers to take action• Current trends in proposition 65 enforcement targetingspecific chemicals and updates from OEHHA – 4-MEI,acrlyamide, PhIP, PAHs, benzene, methylmercury, sulfurdioxide, methanol, and lead• Understanding applicable exemptions under Prop 65 andwhen your product may fall within one• How to respond to an enforcement notice and challenge a listing• What to do when an identified carcinogen is naturallyoccurring in your product – is re-formulation an option?• Identifying science and policy-based approaches to mosteffectively prevent a targeted substance from being listed• How to Prop 65-proof your productDefending Against Private Litigation in California• Overview of recent litigation trends in food and beverageproduct litigation in California- food-borne illness – leafy greens, produce- dietary supplement products- consumer fraud –• natural, HFCS, trans fat content, natural and obesity claims• essential nutrients added to food and beverage products– omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, DHA• overview of contractual claims often tied to consumerfraud litigation implied warranty of merchantability,unjust enrichment- litigation brought in the public interest under Proposition65’s “Bounty Hunter” provision- claims brought under California Business and ProfessionsCode Section 17200• Distinguishing available remedies under the UCL, CLRAand the FAL• Effective defenses – what are they in California?• Summary judgment – can a motion be won in California?• Preemption – overview of recent cases where preemption hasbeen successfully used as a defense in CaliforniaRegister now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/foodbootcamp
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Update your food law IQ at ACI’s <strong>FDA</strong> & <strong>USDA</strong> Compliance Boot Campand learn how to navigate the complex world of food regulations<strong>FDA</strong>...<strong>USDA</strong>…FTC…all have a hand in the regulation of food products. Each withtheir own set of requirements for food, beverage, poultry, meat and egg products, itis not uncommon for the many agencies involved in the regulation of ‘food’ to haveoverlapping and even conflicting jurisdiction. Making it extremely difficult for the inhousefood lawyer, regulatory, compliance or government affairs executive to keep trackof all the relevant regulatory requirements, one must constantly monitor changes to thelaw governing food products in order to minimize any risk of non-compliance.Learn how to connect the dots of food regulatory law while gaininga clearer understanding of how the <strong>FDA</strong>, <strong>USDA</strong> and FTC work togetherto regulate the food industry.Developed specifically to provide a forum for in-house counsel, regulatory, complianceand government affairs executives as well as private practice lawyers to gain acomprehensive overview of food law and regulation, this comprehensive Boot Campwill provide attendees with the ultimate roadmap to navigating the complex world offood regulations.Led by a distinguished faculty comprised of senior-level in-house counsel and foodlaw experts, American Conference Institute’s <strong>FDA</strong> & <strong>USDA</strong> Compliance Boot Campwill engage attendees in a deep-dive, two-day examination of food law fundamentals,including an intense exploration of the regulations governing:• <strong>Food</strong> ingredients and additives• Product labels• <strong>Food</strong> and beverage marketing and advertising claims• <strong>Food</strong> safetyAlso get brought up to speed on the current status of proposed and new regulatoryrequirements under FSMA focused on:• <strong>Food</strong> imports• Inspections• <strong>Food</strong> and animal feedAn added benefit of attending this event, participants will walk away from this BootCamp with a print copy of all conference materials, including references and copies ofall the key regulations governing food products. Keep this binder as a point of referenceand regulatory guide that can be shared and utilized as an information resource onceback in the office.Optimize your networking opportunities and supplement your training by joining us atone of the Interactive Working Group Sessions:FOOD LAW Working Group A – <strong>FDA</strong>, <strong>USDA</strong> and FTC <strong>Food</strong> Law Fundamentals:What Every <strong>Food</strong> Executive and Attorney Needs to Know about <strong>Food</strong> Law andRegulation, From the FDCA to the Lanham Act and Everything In BetweenCALIFORNIA Working Group B – <strong>Food</strong> Counsel’s Guide to Navigating the LegalLandscape in California: How to Comply with New California-Specific RegulatoryRequirements and Anticipated Legislative Reform while Minimizing Exposure toPrivate LitigationReserve space now for your in-house food lawyer, regulatory or government affairsexecutive or senior associate, junior partner or attorney. Whether you are new to thefood industry or a seasoned professional seeking a comprehensive refresher, you willfind the content of this Boot Camp invaluable for getting up to speed regarding currentfood requirements.Register now by calling 888-224-2480, faxing your registration to 877-927-1563 orregistering online at www.AmericanConference.com/foodbootcamp.Here’s what past attendees of ACI’s<strong>Food</strong> conferences have to say:“Topics were spot-on, good speakerswith good mix between in-house,government and law firmrepresentation.”- Legal VP–Marketing, PepsiCo“I’d definitely attend another ACIconference. Great conference –excellent content, excellent networking.”- Senior Counsel, ConAgra <strong>Food</strong>s“Very informative, speakers wereknowledgeable.”- Quality & Sanitation Manager,American Licorice Company“Excellent program; speakers werewell prepared.”“Very good experience.”- Partner, Herrick, Feinstein LLP- Vice President, Tech Sales & General Counsel,Gilster-Mary Lee“Very insightful and relevant to currenttopics I deal with on a daily basis.”- Global Procurement & Distribution Counsel,Whole <strong>Food</strong>s Market“Very good content. I like theinteraction.”- VP <strong>Food</strong> & Regulatory Law, Sara LeeA Comprehensive Boot CampDesigned for:<strong>Food</strong> Manufacturers, Retailers, Distributors,Suppliers, Servers and Restaurants counsel,directors and officers specializing in:• Regulatory Affairs• Government and State Affairs• Legal Affairs• ComplianceAttorneys practicing in the following areasand industries:• <strong>FDA</strong> Law• <strong>Food</strong> Law• <strong>Food</strong> & Beverage• Consumer ProductsRegister now: 888-224-2480 • Fax: 877-927-1563 • AmericanConference.com/foodbootcamp
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