George Misko joined Keller and Heckman in 1989. Mr. Misko's practice focuses on food and drug matters and environmental concerns, including pesticide regulation, right-to-know laws, and toxic substance control regulations.
Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Mr. Misko was Senior Regulatory Counsel for the Chemical Specialty Manufacturers Association (now known as the Consumer Specialty Products Association), where he provided counsel on a broad range of environmental and health and safety issues. Mr. Misko also is an experienced civil trial and appellate litigator, and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Nicholas S. Nunzio, Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
He currently writes a monthly column on regulatory issues for Food and Beverage Packaging magazine, which is available at www.foodandbeveragepackaging.com
News, Events & Articles
News
· Mar 22, 2012, George Misko and Cynthia Lieberman Co-Author Article in FDLI's Update Magazine
· Mar 04, 2011, Keller and Heckman Attorneys Provide Update on Nanomaterial Regulations in FCN Article
· Feb 01, 2010, Partner George Misko Quoted in FCN Article on BPA
Events
· Mar 14, 2012, Registration is Closed : 14-15 March 2012 - Keller and Heckman LLP's Food Packaging Law Seminar, Brussels, Belgium
· Mar 05, 2012, 2012 GlobalChem Conference and Expo
· Mar 21, 2011, 2011 Globalchem Conference and Expo
· Jun 23, 2009, Keller and Heckman attorneys and scientists to speak at Pira's Global Food Contact Legislation 2009 Conference
· Oct 21, 2008, Global Food Packaging Law Seminar - Washington, D.C.
· Oct 23, 2007, A Practical Primer on Pesticides
· Oct 03, 2007, 8th Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar
Articles
· Apr 14, 2011, Packaging Law Alert: China Publishes Procedure for Clearing New Food-Contact Substances
· Jul 01, 2009, China publishes list of new additives authorized for use in food packaging
· Apr 01, 2009, Responsibility in the 21st Century
· Feb 01, 2009, What to Expect with Food Safety in the Obama Administration
· Oct 01, 2008, Canada's Rush to Judgement on BPA is too Rash
· Mar 13, 2008, China Agrees to Work With U.S. to Improve Safety of Food Imports
· Feb 23, 2008, Time To Get the Lead Out
· Jan 22, 2008, Going Green with Packaging
· Dec 20, 2007, European Commission to Extend Deadline for Closing Plastic Additives List
· Sep 01, 2007, GMPs for Dietary Supplements Address Packaging Quality
· Jun 01, 2007, FDA Eases the Way for Food Irradiation and Labeling
· May 01, 2007, Warning: Delays Imminent For Clearance Of Food Packaging Materials
· Mar 01, 2007, Better Check The EU List Before Selling Food In Plastic Packaging
· Feb 01, 2007, Capitol Activities Signal Changes at the FDA
· Jan 11, 2007, Europe's New Chemicals Legislation -- "REACH" -- To Take Effect June 1
· Jan 01, 2007, The FDA Requires Adverse Event Reporting For Dietary Supplements And OTC Drugs
· Dec 01, 2006, European Union May Impose User Fees For Review Of Packaging Materials
· Oct 01, 2006, Nano, Nano: The Next Regulatory Wave?
· Sep 01, 2006, Updated Guidance Helps Food Packagers Determine Suitability Of Recycled Plastics
· Aug 01, 2006, Court Rules: Federal Law Preempts Prop 65 For Tuna Labeling
· Jun 09, 2006, House Approves Funding for FCN Program, FDA Continues to Accept and Review FCNs
· Jun 01, 2006, FDA Gives 18-Month Reprieve On Allergen Labeling For Soy Lecithin
· May 08, 2006, California Adopts New Rule on Methods of Detection as a Defense in Prop. 65 Enforcement Actions
· Feb 01, 2006, Food-Contact Packaging Materials May Force Products to Need Allergen Labeling
· Jan 09, 2006, New Food Allergen Labeling Law Raises Questions for Packaging Suppliers
· Jan 01, 2006, EU Deadline Approaches For Listing And Allowed Use of Plastics Additives
· Dec 01, 2005, Is FDA Rudderless in Today's Turbulent Seas?
· Oct 01, 2005, USDA Takes Heat on Wooden Pallet Rule
· Sep 01, 2005, Getting Tough on Heavy Metals in Packaging
· Aug 10, 2005, Pesticide Alert August 2005
· Aug 01, 2005, Prop 65 Targets Snack Foods and Baked Goods
· Jun 01, 2005, USDA Challenges Prop 65 Warning Labels on Meat and Poultry
· Apr 01, 2005, Cosmetic Companies May See More FDA Oversight on Labeling
· Mar 01, 2005, Europe Changes Regulations for Food Packaging Materials
· Feb 01, 2005, FDA Issues Final Recordkeeping Rule of the Bioterrorism Act
· Oct 01, 2004, Changes to Plastic Container Recycling Rates Shift Burden to Users
· Sep 01, 2004, FDA Requires Better Labeling for Food Allergens
· Aug 01, 2004, FDA Outlines Food Detention Procedures of Bioterrorism Act
· Jun 01, 2004, Directive Simplifies Food-Contact Recycled Plastics Laws in Europe
· May 04, 2004, Court Strikes Down Prop 65 Warning for OTC Drug
· Apr 01, 2004, FDA Suggests Labeling Changes to Attack the Obesity Issue
· Mar 01, 2004, Canada's Recycling Programs Make Producers Pay
· Jan 01, 2004, Labeling Alcoholic Beverages: Just Give 'em the "Facts"
· Jan 01, 2004, Paper and Paperboard: The Basics of Food Additive Regulations
· Dec 01, 2003, FDA Excludes Food Packaging Materials from Bioterrorism Regs
· Oct 01, 2003, FDA Requires Trans Fatty Acid Labeling for Foods and Dietary Supplements
· Sep 26, 2003, Recent Developments in the Regulation of Irradiated Packaged Food
· Sep 01, 2003, FDA Details New Process of Making Qualified Health Claims
· Jul 01, 2003, FDA Advances Bioterrorism Proposals for Food Packaging
· Jun 01, 2003, FDA Cuts Deadwood Proposals, but Keeps the Roots
· May 01, 2003, Irradiation for Packaged Foods: a 'Hot Issue' Again
· Apr 01, 2003, Proposed Bioterrorism Regs to Cover Packaging Materials for Foods, Supplements
· Mar 01, 2003, FDA Will Allow More Health Claims on Food Labels
· Jan 01, 2003, FDA on Irradiation Labeling; Anti-Tampering Laws; and Plastics in the Microwave
· Dec 02, 2002, FDA's New Commissioner Will Focus on Food and Drug Packaging Issues
· Oct 01, 2002, Proposition 65 Looks To Net Food Products
· Sep 01, 2002, 'Global' Review of Drug Master Files Hits Packaging Manufacturers
· Aug 01, 2002, Proposed Amendments Foretell Big Changes to European Packaging Regulations
· Jul 01, 2002, FDA Issues Final Rule for Food Contact Notification Program
· Jun 01, 2002, Europe Considers Special Regulation of Active and Intelligent Food Packaging
· Apr 01, 2002, Who Has the Final Say in Switching Resin Suppliers?
· Mar 01, 2002, Oral Rx Drugs Going O-T-C Need C-R Packaging
· Feb 01, 2002, The Reformed Proposition 65: Remedy or Risk?
· Feb 01, 2002, USDA Implements New Standards For Organic Foods
· Jan 01, 2002, Product Claims on Websites Must Heed 'Labeling' Laws
· Dec 01, 2001, CPSC Rules Protect Kids from Hydrocarbon-Based Products
· Nov 01, 2001, Regulatory Agencies Act to Prevent Bioterrorism
· Oct 01, 2001, Adhesives for Multilayer Films: A GMP Refresher
· Sep 01, 2001, Europe Cracks Down On Wooden Packaging Materials: Wood Pallets And Crates Must Be Heat Or Chemically Treated Before Being Shipped To Europe
· Aug 01, 2001, USDA Declares: Processing Aids Used by Organic Food Producers Must be on the National List
· Jul 26, 2001, While Looking For A Commissioner, FDA Makes Organizational Changes And Reviews Regulations
· Jun 01, 2001, Court Gives FDA Greater Latitude In Declaring Dietary Supplements 'Unapproved Drugs'
· May 01, 2001, New Proposal Recommends A Single Food Safety Authority In The European Union
· May 01, 2001, FDA Issues Compliance Policy Guide For Food Allergen Labeling
· May 01, 2001, FDA Cautions Industry Against Mislabeling Foods That Contain Novel Ingredients
· Apr 01, 2001, Congress Overturns OSHA's Costly Ergonomics Program Standard
· Apr 01, 2001, New Web Site Explains Today's Packaging Laws
· Mar 01, 2001, FDA Asks For Voluntary Labeling Of Biotech Foods
· Mar 01, 2001, Biotech Foods Must Now Get FDA Clearance Before Going To Market
· Feb 01, 2001, OSHA's Final Ergonomics Rule Sets An Ambiguous "Standard"
· Jan 01, 2001, European Commission Considers Full Ingredient Labeling
· Jan 01, 2001, EU Still Might Ban Cosmetics Tested On Animals
· Dec 01, 2000, Irradiation's Popularity Grows. Will Packaging Keep Up?
· Nov 01, 2000, GAO Report Says Food Irradiation Benefits Outweigh Risks
· Oct 01, 2000, USDA Proposes Voluntary User-Fee Program To Certify Meat And Poultry Equipment
· Sep 01, 2000, Juice Industry Debates Use Of "Fresh" On Labels
· Aug 01, 2000, CPSC Wants Child-Resistant Packaging For All New Over-The-Counter Drugs
· Jun 01, 2000, Proposed "Precautionary Principle" Poses Potent Problems
· Mar 10, 2000, Debate Over Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): Mandatory Labeling For Biotech Foods May Develop, Despite FDA's Position
· Jan 01, 2000, FDA Proposes New Labeling Of Foods For Trans Fat
· Dec 01, 1999, FDA Requires Tamper-Evident Packaging for O-T-C Drugs
· Oct 10, 1997, EPA Steps Up Its Offensive Regarding Antimicrobials in Plastic Articles in Concert with a Heightened Focus on Consumer Products
· Oct 10, 1997, Recent Environmental Protection Agency Activities Send a Clear Message: Proceed with Caution in Making Claim for Articles Treated with Pesticides