Eugene Lambert has represented clients in all of the areas of the firm's food and drug practice, including the regulation of advertising and promotional activities, for over forty years, with a recent emphasis on food, dietary supplements and food and drugs "for animals other than man." In addition to corporate clients, he has worked with a wide range of trade associations in the food, dietary supplement, OTC drug, and animal food and drug industries. In these representations, he has also been involved in counseling on and shaping legislative developments affecting each of these industries. Mr. Lambert was a Motions Clerk (Law Clerk at Large), U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Representative Matters · Advised dietary supplement marketers on the internet application of the "non-labeling" provision of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act applicable only to supplements. · Advised animal drug manufacturers on the Food and Drug Administration's authority to regulate inactive ingredients in animal drugs in light of the Delaney "Anticancer" Clause in the FD&C Act. · Worked with the dietary supplement industry on the development and implementation of the Dietary Supplement Health & Education Act, providing the first coherent framework for supplement regulation. · Advised international cosmetic company on both the limits on claims and the substantiation of claims for the functional effects of new cosmetics. · Advised and represented a dietary supplement company in dealing with parallel Federal and State enforcement inquiries into marketing practices and the classification of products. Honors and Rankings · PLC Life Sciences, Which Lawyer? for Regulatory (2005-2009) · Council for Responsible Nutrition (Stueben) "Apple" Award for service to the industry (2006) · Who's Who in America (1986-1987) · PLC Cross-border Life Sciences Handbook 2006/07, Recommended for his solid expertise in food and drug law, especially on issues relating to animal drugs Memberships and Affiliations · DC Bar and American Bar Association, Member · Trustee Emeritus, Board of Trustees, The George Washington University; Alumni Member (2000-2006) · The George Washington Alumni Association, Former President (1999) · National Council on Arts and Sciences, The George Washington University, Member, Chair, and currently Emeritus Member (1995-present) · The Washington College of Law of American University, Adjunct Professor · The Johns Hopkins University, Lecturer in Food and Drug Law Publications · "FDA Issues New Dietary Ingredient Notification Draft Guidance," Covington E-Alert (7/6/2011), Co-Author · "FDA Issues Final Rule Regarding Labeling of Sunscreen Products," Covington E-Alert (6/22/2011), Co-Author · "FDA Issues Proposed Rules on Nutrition Labeling For Menus in Certain Restaurants and Vending Machines," Covington E-Alert (4/6/2011), Co-Author · "FDA Considers Link Between Consumption of Synthetic Color Additives in Food and Adverse Effects on Children's Behavior," Covington E-Alert (4/4/2011), Co-Author · "USDA and HHS Announce 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans," Covington E-Alert (2/2/2011), Co-Author · "Food Industry Groups Announce "Nutrition Keys" Front-of-Package Labeling System," Covington E-Alert (1/25/2011), Co-Author · "FDA Reopens the Comment Period for the Generally Recognized as Safe ("GRAS") Notification Proposed Rule," Covington E-Alert (1/3/2011), Co-Author · "Congress Passes the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act," Covington E-Alert (12/22/2010), Co-Author · "FDA Issues Proposed Rule on Phytosterol Health Claims," Covington E-Alert (12/9/2010), Co-Author · "IOM Releases Phase I Report on Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling," Covington E-Alert (10/14/2010), Co-Author · "FDA Considers Application for Genetically Engineered Salmon," (9/22/2010), Co-Author · "FDA Issues Draft Guidance Regarding Implementation of the New Federal Menu Labeling Requirements," Covington E-Alert (8/25/2010), Co-Author · "Senate Leaders Release Amended Version of Food Safety Bill," Covington E-Alert (8/18/2010), Co-Author · "2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report," Covington E-Alert (6/16/2010) · "Institute of Medicine Releases Report on FDA's Role in Enhancing Food Safety," Covington E-Alert (6/10/2010), Co-Author · "President's Task Force on Childhood Obesity Releases Report; Includes Recommendations for Marketing Foods to Children," Covington E-Alert (5/13/2010), Co-Author · "FDA Requests Comments and Information on Front-of-Package Labeling Systems," Covington E-Alert (4/29/2010), Co-Author · "Institute of Medicine Releases Report on Strategies to Reduce Sodium Intake in the United States; FDA Considering Recommendations," Covington E-Alert (4/22/2010), Co-Author · "Nutrition Labeling for Chain Restaurant Foods Established by Healthcare Reform Legislation," Covington E-Alert (3/23/2010), Co-Author · "Food Safety: GAO Report Concludes that FDA Should Strengthen Its Oversight of Food Ingredients Determined to be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)," Covington E-Alert (3/10/2010), Co-Author · "FDA Launches Reportable Food Registry," Covington E-Alert (9/15/2009) · "FDA Releases Draft Guidance for FDAAA Reportable Food Registry," Covington E-Alert (6/19/2009), Co-Author · "China Enacts New Food Safety Law, Effective June 1, 2009," Covington E-Alert (3/30/2009), Co-Author · "Putnam & Costa Introduce Comprehensive Food Safety Bill," Covington E-Alert (3/9/2009), Co-Author · "Bipartisan Food Safety Bill Introduced in the Senate," Covington E-Alert (3/6/2009), Co-Author · "CPSC Grants One Year Stay Of Some Testing And Certification Requirements," Covington E-Alert (2/3/2009), Co-Author · "FDA Releases Guidance on Voluntary Third-Party Certification Programs for Foods and Feeds," Covington E-Alert (1/26/2009), Co-Author · "FDA Releases Final Guidance for Substantiation of Dietary Supplement Claims," Covington E-Alert (1/9/2009), Co-Author · "FDA Updates Stakeholders on Nutrition-Related Activities," Covington E-Alert (12/16/2008), Co-Author · "FDA Delays Enforcement Date for Dietary Supplement Labeling Requirements Under Adverse Event Reporting Law," Covington E-Alert (12/10/2008), Co-Author · "CPSC Issues Rule Relieving Foreign Manufacturers And Private Labelers From Certification Obligation And Allowing Electronic Certifications Under The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Of 2008," Covington E-Alert (11/18/2008), Co-Author · "Customs Proposes To Substantially Transform Country-of-Origin Labeling Determinations," Covington E-Alert (8/8/2008), Co-Author · "FTC Releases Report on Marketing Food to Children and Adolescents," Covington E-Alert (8/1/2008), Co-Author · "Fifth Circuit Rules that FDA May Regulate Compounded Drugs as "New Drugs" - Update on Medical Center Pharmacy v. Mukasey," Covington E-Alert (7/29/2008), Co-Author · "FDA Clarifies Recent Initiatives Affecting OTC Drug Labeling," Covington E-Alert (1/30/2008), Co-Author · "FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Dietary Supplement Labeling Urging Use of Full Domestic Address or Telephone Number and Introductory Statement Indicating Use for Reporting Adverse Events," Covington E-Alert (1/2/2008), Co-Author · "FDA Intends to Reevaluate the Scientific Evidence for Four Currently Permitted Health Claims," Covington E-Alert (12/26/2007), Co-Author · "FDA Proposes to Prohibit Most Omega-3 Nutrient Content Claims," Covington E-Alert (11/28/2007), Co-Author · "Presidential Working Group and FDA Issue New Plans To Improve Safety of the U.S. Food Supply," Covington E-Alert (11/26/2007), Co-Author · "New Legislation Regulating Pet Food and Other Animal Feed," Covington E-Alert (9/21/2007), Co-Author · "FDA Releases Proposed Rule Amending The Final Monograph for Over-The-Counter Sunscreen Drug Products," Covington E-Alert (9/4/2007), Co-Author · "First Circuit Resolves Challenge to USDA Regulation of Organic Processed Food Products; Court Recognizes Importance of Interplay of Three Branches of Government," Covington E-Alert (9/3/2007), Co-Author · "FDA Releases Dietary Supplement CGMP Final Rule," Covington E-Alert (6/29/2007), Co-Author · "FDA Releases Guidance for Industry on Medical Foods," Covington E-Alert (5/31/2007), Co-Author · "Extension of CAM Comment Period," Covington E-Alert (5/24/2007), Co-Author · "The FTC Renews Request for Comments and Proposes Compulsory Orders Targeting Food Marketing to Children and Adolescents," Covington E-Alert (5/2/2007), Co-Author · "FDA Releases Proposed Rule Revising Regulations Governing Labeling of Foods That Have Been Treated By Irradiation," Covington E-Alert (4/17/2007), Co-Author · "FDA Releases Proposed Rule Defining Standard for "Gluten-Free" Labeling Claims," Covington E-Alert (1/29/2007), Co-Author · "FDA Publishes Proposed Rule on Use of Materials Derived from Cattle in Medical Products Intended for Use in Humans and Drugs Intended for Use in Ruminants," Covington E-Alert (1/19/2007), Co-Author · "The Dietary Supplement & Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act," Covington E-Alert (12/18/2006), Co-Author · "FDA Holds Public Hearing on the Regulation of "Functional Foods" Key Issues Under Consideration Also Relate to Claims Substantiated Generally," Covington E-Alert (12/7/2006), Co-Author · "FDA Announces Public Hearing on Conventional Foods Being Marketed as 'Functional Foods'," Covington E-alert (11/10/2006), Co-Author · "Proposed Rule Regarding Index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for Minor Species," Covington E-Alert (10/13/2006), Co-Author · "Western District of Texas Compounding Decision on Medical Center Pharmacy v. Gonzales," Covington E-Alert (9/27/2006), Co-Author · "FDA Proposes Ban of OTC Skin Bleaching Products," Covington E-Alert (8/21/2006), Co-Author · "FDA Submits Report to Congress Under FALCPA," Covington E-Alert (8/31/2006), Co-Author · "FDA Allows Third Nutrient Content Claim Notification for Specific Omega-3 Fatty Acids Under FDAMA Authoritative Statement Procedure," Covington E-Alert (7/7/2006), Co-Author · "FDA Proposes to Require Label Declaration of Carmine and Cochineal Extract," Covington E-Alert (2/10/2006), Co-Author · "The Regulation of Foods and Drugs for Animals Other Than Man: Distorted Mirror or Mineshaft Canary," FDLI, FDA, A Century of Consumer Protection (Wayne Pines, ed) (2006) · "FDA Releases a Revised Guidance for Industry and an Advice to Consumers Document Regarding Food Allergens," Covington E-Alert (12/19/2005), Co-Author · "How to Get Your Animal Drug Product Approved," chapter 3 of How to Work With the FDA, Second Edition, FDLI (2003), Co-Author · "The State of CVM," FDLI Update (6/1/2001), Co-Author · "Foods and Drugs for Animals Other Than Man: Singular Regulation," 1 FDLI, Fundamentals of Law and Regulation 285 (Brady, Cooper & Silverman, eds.,) (third publication of basic monographs on food and drug regulation) (1997) |