George G. Misko, Esq. is a Partner at Keller and Heckman LLP in Washington D.C. He counsels domestic and foreign clients on food and drug matters and advises clients on regulatory requirements relating to chemical substances specific to food contact, plastics, and food products in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, including Canada, the EU, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. George also has experience in counseling on environmental concerns, including pesticide regulation, right-to-know laws, and toxic substance control regulations. He represents trade associations and is legal counsel to the Global Silicones Council.
Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, George was Senior Regulatory Counsel for the Chemical Specialty Manufacturers Association (now known as the Household and Commercial Products Association), where he counseled on a broad range of environmental and health and safety issues. George is a frequent contributor to trade publications, including Food Safety Magazine, and he is frequently invited to speak at conferences on food contact and chemical control laws.
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with George [41:42] about:
News and Resources
News
Reagan-Udall Foundation’s ‘Roadmap to Produce Safety’ Encourages Private Sector-Led Collaboration [10:21]
Survey: Confidence in U.S. Food Safety Hits Record Low, Foodborne Pathogens Are Top Concern [17:12]
Half of Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreaks Caused by Overhead Irrigation Water, Study Finds [29:51]
Senate Confirms Dr. Susan Monarez as CDC Director [37:46]
USDA-FSIS Names Trey Forsyth as Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety [38:22]
FDA, USDA Issue Joint RFI to Address the Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods [38:54]
Resources
Food Safety Leadership in the Business of Food Safety, Second Edition in Paperback
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