Melvin S. Drozen joined Keller and Heckman in 1987.
Mr. Drozen advises clients on a broad spectrum of FDA, FTC, USDA and EPA (pesticides) regulatory matters, ranging from premarket approval requirements for food additives, dietary supplement ingredients, drugs, and medical devices to advertising and labeling provisions applicable to all of these products. Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, he was an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y., and then an attorney in the General Counsel's Office of the Food and Drug Administration for seven years. At the FDA, he represented the agency in a variety of food and drug litigation and provided agency personnel with counsel on food, drugs, and veterinary product matters.
Mr. Drozen's practice also extends to the international regulation and requirements for food and drugs and he has interfaced with relevant regulators in South America, Europe, Asia and Australia on these subjects. As part of his practice, Mr. Drozen also frequently counsels clients on topics being considered by the various committees of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the International Conference on Harmonization.
With his partners, Mr. Drozen regularly teaches a two part seminar on "Practical Food Law: The Essentials" and "Practical Food Law: Labeling, Advertising and Promotion." He also frequently lectures on a variety of other food and drug topics including food and drug safety and good manufacturing practices.
News, Events & Articles
News
Jun 12, 2012, Partner Mel Drozen to Join Legal Panel at ABA's 2nd Food & Supplements Annual Workshop
Oct 26, 2011, FDA Releases Guidance Document on Administrative Detention Under FSMA
Jun 13, 2011, Partners John Eldred and Mel Drozen to Attend the US-China Food and Drug Law: Ensuring Quality, Improving Safety, Expanding Access Conference
Jun 10, 2011, Keller and Heckman Attends FDA Public Meeting on FSMA Inspections and Compliance Provisions
Jun 06, 2011, Partner Mel Drozen and Associate Deborah Attwood to Attend FDA's Public Meeting
May 18, 2011, FDA Division of Foreign Field Investigations Hosts Webinar on Foreign Inspection
Dec 10, 2010, Partner Melvin Drozen Quoted in FCN Article on Food Safety Bill
Feb 04, 2010, Partner Melvin Drozen to Speak at 2010 Global Food Safety Conference
Dec 22, 2008, Keller and Heckman LLP Schedules Annual Practical Food Law Program
Events
Mar 19, 2012, Register Today : March 19-22, 2012- Keller and Heckman's Annual Practical Food Law Program, San Francisco, California
Mar 21, 2011, Keller and Heckman's Annual Practical Food Law Program, San Francisco, California
Mar 16, 2009, Keller and Heckman's Annual Practical Food Law Program, San Francisco, California
Mar 10, 2008, Practical Food Law
Oct 16, 2007, Practical Food Law
Mar 12, 2007, Practical Food Law: The Essentials (March 12-13, 2007) and Labeling, Advertising, and Promotion (March 14-15, 2007)
Articles
May 14, 2012, Food Regulatory Update - April 2012
May 14, 2012, National Academies' Institute of Medicine Releases Report on Obesity Prevention
May 03, 2012, FDA Issues Two Draft Guidances on Nanotechnology
Apr 13, 2012, Food Regulatory Update - March 2012
Mar 14, 2012, Food Regulatory Update - February 2012
Mar 13, 2012, FDA Publishes Criteria for "High Risk" Facilities
Feb 17, 2012, Food Regulatory Update - January 2012
Feb 03, 2012, FDA Publishes Report on Transparency Initiatives for Compliance and Enforcement Data
Jan 13, 2012, Food Regulatory Update - December 2011
Dec 12, 2011, Food Regulatory Update - November 2011
Nov 29, 2011, FDA Seeks First Injunction Against Dietary Supplement Companies
Nov 18, 2011, FDA Issues Final Rule on Declaration of Color Additives in Animal Feed and Pet Food
Nov 15, 2011, Food Regulatory Update - October 2011
Nov 15, 2011, November 10, 2011 FDA and FSIS Joint Meeting on Approaches to Reducing Sodium Consumption
Nov 04, 2011, Food Safety Working Group Meeting on FSMA Fees
Oct 25, 2011, Uniform Front-of-Package Symbol Containing Information on Calories, Solid Fats, Sodium, and Added Sugars Recommended for All Foods
Oct 21, 2011, The Seventh Circuit Affirms that Federal Law Barred Non-Identical State Law Food Labeling Requirements
Oct 17, 2011, Food Regulatory Update - September 2011
Oct 06, 2011, FDA Releases Draft of Foods and Veterinary Medicine Program Strategic Plan for 2012-2016
Oct 04, 2011, FDA Continues Efforts to Increase Transparency with Publication of Draft Proposals for Promoting Greater Access to Compliance and Enforcement Data with a Request for Comment
Sep 16, 2011, FDA and FSIS Request Comment on Effective Approaches to Reduce Sodium Consumption in the Diet
Sep 15, 2011, FDA Establishes a Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation Network (CORE) for Food
Sep 09, 2011, Food Regulatory Update - August 2011
Aug 16, 2011, Food Regulatory Update - July 2011
Aug 03, 2011, FDA Continues FSMA Implementation For User Fees and Suspension of Registration
Aug 02, 2011, June 2011 National Academies Meeting On Sustainable Development of Algal Biofuels Highlights Water Consumption at Commercial Scale
Jul 25, 2011, FSIS Announces New Labeling Scheme for Raw Meat and Poultry Products with Solution Added
Jun 10, 2011, FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Nanotechnology
May 02, 2011, Food Regulatory Update - May 2011
Jan 05, 2011, Client Alert: Employer Compliance Guidance for Whistleblower Provisions Under New Food Safety Modernization Act
Jul 06, 2010, FDA Announces GRAS Notification Pilot Program On Animal Food
Jan 05, 2007, FDA Proposes to Amend the Calcium and Osteoporosis Health Claim
Jan 09, 2006, New Food Allergen Labeling Law Raises Questions for Packaging Suppliers
May 25, 2005, Biotechnology/Nanotechnology Alert
Mar 16, 2005, Practical Food Law: Labeling, Advertising, and Promotion Manual
Mar 14, 2005, Practical Food Law: The Essentials Manual
Oct 12, 2004, Interim Final Rule on Country of Origin Labeling for Fish and Shellfish
Jun 09, 2004, FDA's Final Rule on Administrative Detention
Nov 13, 1999, FDA Releases Criteria for Expedited Review of Food Additive Petitions That Are Expected to Enhance Food Safety
Nov 08, 1999, FDA Proposal on Trans Fat Labeling
May 05, 1999, FDA Clarifies Agency Policy on the Adulteration of Food with Foreign Objects
Jan 08, 1999, What Is a Dietary Supplement Anyway?
Jul 15, 1998, FDA Publishes Final Rule on Juice Labeling
Jun 28, 1998, Dioxin Contamination in Europe Prompts FDA, USDA to Detain Imports
Jun 18, 1998, Health and Nutrient Content Claims Guidance Is Issued by FDA
Jan 08, 1998, FTC Releases Long-Awaited Guidance Document on Dietary Supplement Advertising
Nov 25, 1997, Food Labels Can Make Claims Without Specific FDA Authorization Under FDA Reform Legislation
May 20, 1997, FDA Updates Fresh Fruit/Vegetable/Fish Nutrition Labeling Study
May 02, 1997, FDA Proposes to Replace GRAS Affirmation Petition with Notification Procedure
FDA Continues FSMA Implementation For User Fees and Suspension of Registration