Robert G. Hibbert
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation
Band 3
About
Provided by Robert G. Hibbert
Practice Areas
Bob is a leading practitioner in the food and agricultural area, with over 30 years of experience counseling clients on federal regulatory matters involving the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), as well as other USDA agencies such as the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). He also has extensive involvement with oversight of the food industry conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This has included his involvement in some of the largest food product recalls in US history, success in obtaining government approvals for numerous new products and processes, ongoing regulatory counsel on food labeling matters and a history of successful litigation against the federal government in this area.
Professional Memberships
District of Columbia Bar; Maryland Bar; U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; American Bar Association; International HACCP Alliance; Massachusetts Bar Association
Chambers Review
USA
Robert Hibbert draws on his experience as a director at the USDA and is renowned for his strength in advising clients on matters relating to the USDA and other agencies within the food and agricultural space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He has particular expertise in USDA issues, so anything in that sphere is great."
"He has particular expertise in USDA issues, so anything in that sphere is great."