LSC provides support to companies in the area of ​​food and alimentary law, relating to any issues that may arise throughout the supply and production chain, ranging from primary production to sale to the final consumer, from animal feed to food for human consumption and food supplements.
In particular, the food and alimentary law department supports the company representatives on issues relating to labeling, product liability, advertising and compliance with the applicable regulations, assisting in evaluating the presence of all the information required by national legislation and euro-unification, and verifying that the correct terms are used and that the label does not report misleading nutrition information.
LSC is able to assist its clients in litigation arising from disputes on labeling, inhibitor procedures and emergency precautions, as well as actions for damages.
Particular attention is given to all operations relating to the production, distribution and sale of food and drinks, also following the procedures and activities related to verification of compliance of production processes with Italian and EU legislation.
The professionals of the food and alimentary law department, manage the permitting procedures within the competence of authorities responsible for the protection of health and food as well as national and Community alert procedures.
The cooperation with the intellectual property law team can ensure a thorough protection in the scrutiny and approval of TV commercials, in client relationships with advertising agencies as well as in all legal matters relating to comparative advertising.
The LSC legal professionals expertise in food and alimentary law includes:
- analysis of the legislation on the production and composition of the food;
- conformity of production and business systems with EU Community law;
- biotechnology and GMO;
- controls and due diligence activities on the safety of the food chain and establishments;
- advertising of food and relationships with advertising agencies;
- management compensation for damages resulting from harmful food products;
- litigation related to health hazards and illegal trade in the food industry;
- disputes concerning product liability, for defects and non-conformity of products;
- protection of intellectual and industrial property rights in proceedings before the courts and control.