Keller and Heckman LLP, Life Sciences (International Firms) | Chambers Greater China Region Profile

About

Provided by Keller and Heckman LLP

Keller and Heckman’s Shanghai Office was established in 2004 to meet the rising demand for global regulatory advice for companies operating in Asia. By combining a thorough understanding of trade and regulatory policymaking with expertise on the region’s diverse laws and regulations, Keller and Heckman’s Shanghai Office assists clients in developing global best practices and meeting regulatory requirements to market their products throughout Asia.

Keller and Heckman’s Shanghai team provides legislative and strategic analysis on regulations throughout Asia in the areas of food, food packaging, drugs, dietary supplements, medical devices, e-cigarettes, pesticides, and industrial and specialty chemicals.

With an in-house scientific staff, we understand the legal, scientific, and commercial challenges that our clients face. The Shanghai team is closely integrated with Keller and Heckman’s Washington DC, Brussels, San Francisco, and Boulder offices, and regularly works on projects with colleagues in these offices.

Keller and Heckman attorneys advise clients on the legal status of ingredients and finished products under all Asian regulatory schemes and assists them in obtaining pre-market clearance, where necessary. We also counsel clients on advertising and labeling regulations, including those related to nutrition and health claims, hygiene and inspection matters, and import/export certification requirements.

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Life Sciences (International Firms) - China

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Keller and Heckman LLP possesses especially strong expertise in food and packaging industries throughout Asia-Pacific. It is adept at advising on a variety of compliance and regulatory matters such as labelling, obtaining clearance and approval for food ingredients, drugs and medical devices. The practice is increasingly active in mandates in connection with plant-based and cell-based foods. Its specialist team is noted for including scientists and lawyers with scientific backgrounds who assist clients entering the China market. The team is also active on regulatory work in the chemicals, health food, confectionery and e-tobacco products sectors.

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Work Highlights

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Keller and Heckman advised ChromaDex on compliance with Chinese regulations for health food and cosmetic products. It also acted for the client in identifying the data gaps in its product based on local requirements and in developing strategic actions.

Strengths

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There are multiple legal experts and internal experts in food science and life sciences. Additionally, there is extensive experience across the US, China and other regions.