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Pre-Conference Workshops
Food Law and Regulation 101: A Primer on Applicable Laws, Regulations and Key Agencies Having Authority over Food
Jul 14, 2020 9:00am – 12:30pm
Speakers
Riëtte van Laack
Director
Hyman, Phelps, & McNamara, P.C.
CBD and Cannabis Working Group for the Food Industry: Making Sense of the Confusing Regulatory State of Affairs
Jul 14, 2020 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Speakers
Rend Al-Mondhiry
Partner
Amin Talati Wasserman LLP (Washington, DC)
Justin J. Prochnow
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
Benjamin Witte
Founder and CEO
Recess (New York, NY)
Day 1 - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
8:00 |
Virtual Conference Login |
8:15 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks |
8:35 |
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL FUTURE FORECASTS ROUNDTABLEAnalyzing the Latest Trends, Deciphering Recent Regulatory Developments, and Anticipating Potential Liabilities for Food Companies |
9:35 |
Morning Break |
10:00 |
PLANT-BASED FOODS UPDATEPlant-Based “Meats” and “Milks”: Examining the Standards of Identity and FDA’s/USDA’s Anticipated Regulatory Platform |
11:00 |
SPOTLIGHT SESSIONUsing CBD Hemp Oil in Food Products |
12:00 |
Lunch Break |
1:00 |
Class Action Strategies: Evolving Theories, Defense Tactics, and Resolutions |
2:00 |
Afternoon Break |
2:20 |
KEYNOTE with the USDA |
3:30 |
FDA and USDA Rule Roundup |
5:00 |
Conference Adjourns to Day Two |
Day 2 - Thursday, July 16, 2020
8:30 |
Virtual Conference Login |
8:45 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day One |
9:00 |
Understanding the Impact of the Current Trade and Tariff Environment on the Food Industry |
10:00 |
Examining the Latest Prop 65 Developments |
11:00 |
Morning Break |
11:20 |
FOCUS ON RECALLS AND CRISIS MANAGEMENTExamining Incidents that Give Rise to Reporting Obligation and Recalls |
12:00 |
Lunch Break |
1:00 |
Developing Effective Crisis Management Strategies that Work in Tandem with a Recall Plan |
2:00 |
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTMaintaining the Integrity of the Supply Chain by Working Effectively with Your Suppliers |
3:00 |
Afternoon Break |
3:20 |
Addressing the Transparency Challenges within the Global Supply Chain |
4:20 |
ALLERGENS ROUNDUPAllergens: The Liability Implications of Voluntary Disclosures and Recalls |
5:05 |
Conference Ends |
Post-Conference Workshop
Food Advertising & Marketing Law Master Symposium
Jul 17, 2020 9:00am – 5:00pm
Day 1 - Wednesday, July 15, 2020
8:00 |
Virtual Conference Login |
8:15 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening RemarksHeili Kim Danielle Lemack |
8:35 |
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL FUTURE FORECASTS ROUNDTABLEAnalyzing the Latest Trends, Deciphering Recent Regulatory Developments, and Anticipating Potential Liabilities for Food CompaniesMark Leonard Charles C. Sipos Join this panel of esteemed in-house counsel for an in-depth discussion of day-to-day legal challenges associated with new industry trends, regulatory developments and anticipated risk.
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9:35 |
Morning Break |
10:00 |
PLANT-BASED FOODS UPDATEPlant-Based “Meats” and “Milks”: Examining the Standards of Identity and FDA’s/USDA’s Anticipated Regulatory PlatformHeili Kim Kimberly Pryor This session will focus on the most recent developments involving protein-alternative foods as well as the actual and anticipated regulatory framework governing these products.
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11:00 |
SPOTLIGHT SESSIONUsing CBD Hemp Oil in Food ProductsD. Michael Stroud Jr. Jeffrey Brams This session will provide a state of the union of law and regulation concerning the use of CBD-Hemp oil in food products. The speakers will assess the legalities, practicalities, and realities surrounding the use of CBD in food and other related FDA-regulated consumer products. |
12:00 |
Lunch Break |
1:00 |
Class Action Strategies: Evolving Theories, Defense Tactics, and ResolutionsHannah Y. Chanoine Andrew Tulumello
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2:00 |
Afternoon Break |
2:20 |
KEYNOTE with the USDADr. Denise Eblen |
3:30 |
FDA and USDA Rule RoundupDaniel Dwyer Maile Gradison Hermida Isha S. Saini Nutrition Facts Label 2020 Implementation Analysis
Examining the Status of the Implementation of Bioengineered Foods Disclosure Requirement
FSMA State of the Union
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5:00 |
Conference Adjourns to Day Two |
Day 2 - Thursday, July 16, 2020
8:30 |
Virtual Conference Login |
8:45 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day One |
9:00 |
Understanding the Impact of the Current Trade and Tariff Environment on the Food IndustryMichael Roll
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10:00 |
Examining the Latest Prop 65 DevelopmentsJennifer Elmer Stanley Landfair Carol J. Monahan Cummings
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11:00 |
Morning Break |
11:20 |
FOCUS ON RECALLS AND CRISIS MANAGEMENTExamining Incidents that Give Rise to Reporting Obligation and RecallsBrian P. Sylvester
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12:00 |
Lunch Break |
1:00 |
Developing Effective Crisis Management Strategies that Work in Tandem with a Recall PlanDanielle Lemack Suzanne Trigg
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2:00 |
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTMaintaining the Integrity of the Supply Chain by Working Effectively with Your SuppliersJonathan Cohen Stuart M. Pape
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3:00 |
Afternoon Break |
3:20 |
Addressing the Transparency Challenges within the Global Supply ChainDavid Biderman Brandon W. Neuschafer This session will explore challenges that food processors face given the global nature of the supply chains and the call for transparency and sustainability.
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4:20 |
ALLERGENS ROUNDUPAllergens: The Liability Implications of Voluntary Disclosures and RecallsTimothy Dietrich Trent Taylor
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5:05 |
Conference Ends |
Food Law and Regulation 101: A Primer on Applicable Laws, Regulations and Key Agencies Having Authority over Food
Riëtte van Laack
Director
Hyman, Phelps, & McNamara, P.C.
What is it about?
This primer will provide attendees with an essential an in-depth working knowledge of the cornerstone laws and regulations applicable to food as well as the administrative bodies responsible for the regulation of food. The discussions during this workshop will set the stage for the main conference by helping you thoroughly comprehend the complexities and challenges associated with the laws, regulation and governance of food.- Defining the terms “food” and “beverage” as per the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
- Overview of governing agencies having jurisdiction and authority over food regulation
- Understanding the role of the Department of Health and Human Services in food regulation
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- Review of applicable laws from which FDA derives its authority over food regulation
- Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (FDCA)
- Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
- Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
- Comprehending the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) authority in food regulation and how it compares to that of FDA’s authority
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Review of applicable laws from which USDA derives its authority over food regulation
- Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts
- Egg Products Inspection Act
- Federal Meat Inspection Act
- Poultry Products Inspection Act
- Appreciating the FTC’s unique role in food regulation
- Federal Trade Commission Act
- The Lanham Act
- Identifying other applicable agencies responsible for food regulation
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Transportation
- Department of Justice
- Overview of other laws governing or otherwise impacting the regulation of food products
- Public Health Service Act
- Poultry Products Inspection Act
- Bioterrorism Act
- Sanitary Food Transportation Act
CBD and Cannabis Working Group for the Food Industry: Making Sense of the Confusing Regulatory State of Affairs
Rend Al-Mondhiry
Partner
Amin Talati Wasserman LLP (Washington, DC)
Justin J. Prochnow
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
Benjamin Witte
Founder and CEO
Recess (New York, NY)
What is it about?
- What are the differences between seed which is safe, CBD oils and variants of CBD generally not recognized as safe?
- CBD as permissible in certain circumstances while THC is not
- What is FDA’s current stance on the uses of CBD in food products?
- What does state-level regulation look like?
- In the absence of FDA’s regulation and resultant state activity, what is a suggested strategy for food companies to employ at this time?
- What can companies who are currently launching products containing CBD expect to see from FDA?
- Marketing and labeling: Addressing the effect of making claims that can’t be substantiated
- What are the anticipated claims involving CBD products?
- Should food companies which are not currently using CBD products anticipate litigation risks if CBD products accidentally enter their supply chain through cross-contamination?
Food Advertising & Marketing Law Master Symposium
What is it about?
Purchase RecordingJul 17, 2020 9:00am – 5:00pm
9:10 | Virtual Conference Login |
9:25 | Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks Matt Griffin |
9:40 | Fostering Greater Collaboration Between Legal and Marketing Teams for the Food Industry: Encouraging Inter-Departmental Cooperations to Work Together EffectivelyMatt Griffin
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10:10 | Morning Break |
10:30 | CLAIM SUBSTANTIATION Examining the Latest Claims Substantiation Trends Impacting the Food IndustryAlexander Goldman
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11:15 | NAD and FTC TownhallDavid O’Toole Eric Unis Hear directly from the FTC and NAD on how they evaluate various claims in food advertisements and criteria they use to make these assessments. |
12:00 | Lunch Break |
1:00 | Examining How to Successfully Manage Social Media Campaigns Related to Food ProductsMegan K. Bannigan
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1:45 | Mitigating Risks Associated with User-Generated Content for FoodSteve P. Blonder David G. Mallen
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2:30 | Clarifying the Role of Influencers/Virtual Influencers in the Food IndustryAndrew B. Lustigman
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3:15 | Afternoon Break |
3:35 | Understanding the Role of Sweepstakes, Contests and Loyalty Programs in Food AdvertisingRaqiyyah Pippins Gonzalo E. Mon
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4:35 | Addressing the Unique Challenges of Children’s Advertising in the Food IndustryAmy Ralph Mudge Dona Fraser Sarah Abramson
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5:15 | Symposium Ends |