Rachel A. Bond

Representative Matters: Evaluated the regulatory status of food contact materials in jurisdictions throughout the world and provided legal opinions regarding same; Prepared and submitted to FDA numerous Food Contact Notifications (FCNs), successfully obtaining premarket clearance for new food contact substances; Navigated post-market reviews of food contact substances and worked with industry and FDA officials to ensure the orderly phase-out of substances used in food contact materials; Advised on the use of post-consumer recycled plastics in food contact applications, including preparation of No Objection Letter (NOL) requests to FDA regarding plastic recycling technologies; Provided guidance on the proper application of the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) principle in the U.S. and worked with clients on the feasibility of establishing a self-determined GRAS position; Counseled clients on good manufacturing practice (GMP) considerations, including conducting GMP audits of client facilities; Prepared Drug Master Files (DMFs) on packaging materials and related submissions to the FDA; Filed dossiers to obtain premarket authorizations for food contact materials under the EU Plastics Regulation, the German BfR Recommendations, the MERCOSUR Resolutions in South America, and other comparable international authorities; Counseled clients on compliance with state chemical bans, as well as labeling and reporting requirements; Advised clients on sustainability and recyclability initiatives, single-use packaging bans, and other proposed environmental legislation and regulations around the globe