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Home » Authors » George G. Misko J.D.
George G. Misko J.D.

George G. Misko J.D.

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. 
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The Status of EU Regulations on Food Contact Materials

Member States clarify their own rules for food contact materials as they await harmonization
George Misko
George G. Misko J.D.
April 16, 2021

The European Union (EU) is currently evaluating its legislation on food contact materials (FCMs), which has identified safety concerns due to the lack of specific EU rules for most FCM types. This article takes a closer look at the status of these regulatory updates.


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The Use of Printing Inks for Food Packaging in the United States

George Misko
George G. Misko J.D.
February 26, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing its requirements for printing ink components that are used for the noncontact side of food packaging.



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California Evaluates Food Packaging under Its Safer Consumer Products Program

George Misko
George G. Misko J.D.
August 17, 2020
Food packaging manufacturers need to be prepared for the continuation of new laws and regulations banning or restricting food packaging and food contact materials.
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Biobased Plastics and the Sustainability Puzzle

George Misko
George G. Misko J.D.
February 20, 2020
While biobased plastics offer myriad benefits related to sustainability, there are some concerns related to biodegradability.
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U.S. and EU Approaches to Defining and Evaluating Impurities and NIAS in Food Contact Materials

George Misko
George G. Misko J.D.
August 20, 2019
As concerns about impurities in food contact materials have increased, existing regulatory requirements that impact such impurities are discussed.
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Plastic Packaging in a Circular Economy

George Misko
George G. Misko J.D.
February 20, 2019
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.
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