George G. Misko, J.D. is a Partner at Keller and Heckman LLP in Washington D.C. He counsels domestic and foreign clients on food and drug matters, with a focus on helping corporations comply with regulatory requirements relating to chemical substances specific to food contact, plastics, and food products in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, including Canada, the EU, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. George has extensive experience assisting clients in obtaining regulatory clearance for products used in food and food packaging such as polymers, biopolymers, additives, coatings, printing inks, colorants, adhesives, and processing aids. George also counsels clients on environmental matters, including the use of recycled materials applications, pesticide regulation, right-to-know laws, and toxic substance control regulations.
Food packaging manufacturers need to be prepared for the continuation of new laws and regulations banning or restricting food packaging and food contact materials.
The European Union (and others—including policy makers, companies, and organizations—have recently announced goals to reduce or eliminate the amount of plastic packaging sent to landfills.