FOOD

KKB regularly handles a broad array of issues relating to foods, including the regulation of new ingredients and “functional foods.” We have assisted clients in obtaining FDA acceptance of a number of novel ingredients and novel health-related claims. We routinely review labels and ingredients to ensure legal compliance, and provide advice on recalls and other manufacturing and safety-related issues. Some of our areas of expertise, for both FDA-regulated foods and USDA-regulated meat, poultry and egg products, include:

		Food labeling:
		- Nutrient content claims - Structure-function claims - Health claims - Allergen labeling - Nutrition labeling and other required information
		Food advertising
		Food standards
		GRAS notifications
		Food additive petitions
		Low-acid canned foods
		Products derived from biotechnology
		Infant formula
		Foods for special dietary use (e.g., weight-loss products)
		Medical foods
		Recalls and reconditioning
		GMP compliance
		Color Additives
		Alcoholic beverages
		Import and export requirements
		Bottled water requirements under State and Federal law
		Bioterrorism legislation
		State law requirements