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Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop A — Recall Management Working Group: Building A Comprehensive Roadmap for Effectively Navigating a Food Product Recall and Managing the Fallout
Apr 29, 2024 9:30am – 12:30 PM
Speakers
Dean N. Panos
Partner
Jenner & Block LLP
Cynthia L. Meyer
Partner
Kleinfeld, Kaplan, and Becker LLP
Thomas Monroe
Vice President, Chief Counsel – Litigation & Crisis Management
Kellanova
Workshop B — Strategy Session on Minimizing PFAS Risks: Navigating the Growing Patchwork of State PFAS Laws and Preventing Your Company from Becoming a Class Action Target
Apr 29, 2024 1:30pm – 04:30 PM
Speakers
Jeffrey Parker
Partner
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Aliza R. Karetnick
Partner
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Day 1 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Day 2 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Welcome Remarks |
9:45 |
Dissecting Your Food Label: Critical Food Labeling Considerations in the Face of Evolving Agency Guidance |
10:30 |
Morning Refreshment Break |
11:00 |
Broadening Horizons: Exploring Global Food Law Developments and Cross-Border Considerations |
12:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:00 |
Spotlight on Food Advertising and MarketingWhat It Really Means to be “Green” in 2024: Mastering the Intricacies of Making and Substantiating Green Claims in Today’s Regulatory Landscape |
2:00 |
Food Under the Influence: Adhering to the Latest FTC Guidance on Endorsements, Influencers and Consumer Reviews in Food Product Advertising |
2:45 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
The Fight Against Food Fraud: Tactical Tools for Minimizing Adulteration and Fostering Product Integrity in the Food Supply Chain |
4:00 |
Status Report on the Latest Class Action and Prop 65 Activity Posing Risks to the Food Industry |
5:00 |
Closing Remarks – Main Conference Adjourns |
Day 1 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024
8:45 |
Co-Chairs’ Welcome Remarks and Year in ReviewSarah L. Brew Cindy Kruger Tony Pavel A Look at the Year’s Most Critical Legal and Regulatory Developments Impacting the Food IndustryIn the year since we last met, there have been significant new developments influencing the food industry’s legal, regulatory and litigation landscape. In this opening session, our esteemed co-chairs will set the stage for the conference with a highlight reel of the latest regulatory actions, agency initiatives, and class action developments impacting food industry practices in 2024 and beyond. |
9:30 |
Status Update on FDA’s Proposal for a Unified Human Foods Program and New Model for the Office of Regulatory AffairsSharon Mayl Suzie Trigg Join our keynote speaker as they dive into the FDA’s proposal for a Unified Foods Program and what regulatory affects would come from it. Come prepared with your questions as we will have a designated Q&A period. |
10:15 |
Morning Refreshment Break |
10:45 |
A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Food Ingredient Safety: Understanding Evolving Laws and Managing Compliance ChallengesJohn Luedke Hih Song Kim Smitha G. Stansbury
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11:45 |
Riding the Plant-Based Wave: Navigating the Latest Scientific and Regulatory Developments Impacting Plant-Based “Meats” and “Milks”Mackenzie Battle Bob Hibbert
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12:45 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:45 |
The Future is Finally Now for Cell-Cultivated Proteins: How to Harness Innovation While Mitigating Compliance RisksRicardo Carvajal Katia Marten-Lentz The cell-cultured meat and alternative protein landscape is rapidly evolving, as new ingredients and technologies are being used to generate products that are increasingly similar to their animal-based counterparts. As regulatory developments are beginning to catch up with the technological advancements in the novel foods sector, this panel will delve into the latest innovations and governing guidelines for cell cultured food products.
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2:45 |
Analyzing FDA’s Guidance on Allergen LabellingJoseph Baumert, Ph.D.
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3:15 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
3:30 |
Let’s Dish on ESG: Charting a More Sustainable and Socially Responsible Path for Food ProductsSteven P. Blonder Pamela Grinter Mark Leonard
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4:30 |
Gearing Up for Enhanced Traceability: Building Your Roadmap for Compliance with the FDA’s New Final Food Traceability RuleTimothy Dietrich Elizabeth B. Fawell Brandon W. Neuschafer Companies with ingredients on the latest Food Traceability List have until January 20, 2026, to comply with the FDA’s recently released Final Rule on Food Traceability. To avoid being out of compliance when enforcement begins, food and beverage companies need to start their journeys now. This panel will share insights on:
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5:30 |
Closing Remarks – Day 1 Adjourns |
Day 2 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024
9:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Welcome RemarksSarah L. Brew Cindy Kruger Tony Pavel |
9:45 |
Dissecting Your Food Label: Critical Food Labeling Considerations in the Face of Evolving Agency GuidanceStuart M. Pape
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10:30 |
Morning Refreshment Break |
11:00 |
Broadening Horizons: Exploring Global Food Law Developments and Cross-Border ConsiderationsLewis Retik Guillermo Govela Benjamin L. England As manufacturers of food and beverage products continuously look to expand their marketplace, this session will dive into the latest developments globally that will impact the production and packaging requirements to enter the Canadian, Mexican, and European food marketplace.
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Mexico:
Europe:
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12:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:00 |
Spotlight on Food Advertising and MarketingWhat It Really Means to be “Green” in 2024: Mastering the Intricacies of Making and Substantiating Green Claims in Today’s Regulatory LandscapeJoseph Aquilina Andrew Lustigman Steve Toeniskoetter
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2:00 |
Food Under the Influence: Adhering to the Latest FTC Guidance on Endorsements, Influencers and Consumer Reviews in Food Product AdvertisingLaura Brett Ronald Urbach Serena Viswanathan FTC released its finalized new Endorsement Guides and issued a proposed rule on the use of consumer reviews and Testimonials. Join us for this critical discussion of how the latest FTC guidance will impact social media advertising of food products and potential new areas of focus moving forward.
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2:45 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break |
3:00 |
The Fight Against Food Fraud: Tactical Tools for Minimizing Adulteration and Fostering Product Integrity in the Food Supply ChainMelissa Card-Abela Angela Spivey The integrity of the global food supply chain is frequently challenged by food adulteration and fraud. In this session we will investigate the most effective protocols, methods and tools to help overcome the latest challenges and risks in this arena.
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4:00 |
Status Report on the Latest Class Action and Prop 65 Activity Posing Risks to the Food IndustryJennifer J. Millones Hank Turner Jasmine Wetherell
Prop 65
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5:00 |
Closing Remarks – Main Conference Adjourns |
Workshop A — Recall Management Working Group: Building A Comprehensive Roadmap for Effectively Navigating a Food Product Recall and Managing the Fallout
Dean N. Panos
Partner
Jenner & Block LLP
Cynthia L. Meyer
Partner
Kleinfeld, Kaplan, and Becker LLP
Thomas Monroe
Vice President, Chief Counsel – Litigation & Crisis Management
Kellanova
What is it about?
In this in-depth mock scenario workshop, our panelists will walk you through the execution of a recall from start to finish. This workshop will walk through 3 different product recall examples and display the action involved with the different product types. Our speakers will provide best practices and help you establish a recall-ready blueprint for not only efficiently and quickly executing a recall, but for also addressing any public relations crisis which may ensue.
- Understanding legal risks, and public relations risks as a result of recalls
- Exploring preventive strategies to minimize the possibility of a recall
- Devising a blueprint on how to effectively remove products from the marketplace once a defect is discovered – making the decision when and how to recall
- Identifying and correcting regulatory and compliance mishaps that led to the recall
- Determining who/how to notify when it comes to relevant authorities
- Maintaining documentation during a recall in anticipation of litigation that may result from the recall
- Developing crisis management strategies to address recall fallout and win back consumer confidence
- Voluntary recalls vs mandatory recalls
- Market withdrawals and stock recoveries
- Reviewing past recall products to learn how to avoid similar situations
Workshop B — Strategy Session on Minimizing PFAS Risks: Navigating the Growing Patchwork of State PFAS Laws and Preventing Your Company from Becoming a Class Action Target
Jeffrey Parker
Partner
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Aliza R. Karetnick
Partner
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
What is it about?
- Examining the rapidly evolving state-by-state regulatory framework governing the manufacturing, production and distribution of food products containing packaging with PFAS
- Understanding how to recognize and account for differences among various state prohibitions and update sourcing protocols to maintain compliance
- Adapting to changing consumer demands for PFAS-free products and satisfying customer demands for assurances of compliance
- Understanding PFAS testing challenges and how companies can better navigate this complex arena
- Assessing how testing/sourcing of packaging and regulatory approval can yield additional defense strategies for PFAS lawsuits
- Examining theories that plaintiffs are relying on in PFAS packaging claims — what defense strategies are proving to withstand the latest plaintiff challenges?