Food & Agriculture Practice
 

Food products are regulated to safeguard public health and ensure that food is safe, sanitary, nutritious, and accurately labeled. In the U.S., food safety regulations are established and enforced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although these agencies share the regulatory landscape, they operate within distinct jurisdictional scopes to ensure comprehensive regulatory enforcement for all products marketed in U.S. interstate commerce.

Additionally, all food and agricultural products must be declared and are subject to inspection by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). At each port of entry, the CBP ensures that imports are properly taxed and works with other agencies to ensure that products are free from plant pests and foreign animal diseases. Prohibited or restricted items may include meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seeds, soil, and products made from animal or plant materials.

Prologos Law provides counsel to all participants in the agricultural and food product supply chain throughout the U.S., including those involved in agriculture, food development, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and retail. We collaborate with the following U.S. agencies and areas:

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• US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN)

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For specific services, please access any of the links below: 

• Agriculture​​​

• Livestock and Poultry

• Product Labeling

• Food Regulatory Enforcement

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