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Shoosmiths LLP

Product Liability: Food

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Shoosmiths LLP

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Our product compliance specialists are adept at handling business critical contentious and non-contentious matters arising from your products at R&D, in life, product failure and end of life stages. We help you to ensure compliance with current regulations and to prepare for upcoming changes and challenges in the legal landscape.

We advise UK and global brands on product related matters from regulation, categorisation and licensing of innovative new products to launching these into new markets, often working with local partner firms to deliver specialist local knowledge. We support on labelling, marking, testing and all aspects of compliance with the ‘New Approach’ Directives/Regulations and the General Product Safety regime.

We continue to support brands with the complexities of product compliance and selling internationally post-Brexit and ensure clients are kept informed about future regulatory changes.

Our approach is proactive, and client focused. We understand that product safety is not just about legal compliance — it's also about maintaining the trust of your customers and the integrity of your brand. That's why we work closely with you to understand your products, your market, and your business goals.

We also understand that not everything goes to plan, so we provide pragmatic advice and support in relation to regulatory interventions and investigations by enforcing authorities arising out of issues with product safety and non-compliance.

Clients (1)

  • Weetabix Limited

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Product Liability: Food - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Shoosmiths provides a full service to clients in the food industry, handling issues arising throughout the supply chain, including product recalls and food safety prosecutions. It is able to offer further advice on matters of labelling and advertising. The firm is often called on by multinational corporations following difficult and brand-damaging incidents. Its particular areas of expertise include issues relating to warehousing and distribution, food manufacturing and catering services.

Work Highlights

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  • Shoosmiths advised Finnish plant-based food and drink company Oddlygood Oy on the regulatory aspects to its acquisition of Rude Health Foods, including compliance relating to food safety, labelling and allergens.

Strengths

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  • Shoosmiths are highly knowledgeable, commercially minded and responsive. They offer clear, practical advice and truly understand our needs. The team has a solid depth of expertise.

    Product Liability: Food respondentUK
  • Shoosmiths is our go-to firm and is consistent with its approach. They understand our business very well.

    Product Liability: Food respondentUK
  • Shoosmiths' considerable experience in food regulation is its key strength. The firm has very good qualities in terms of commercial awareness alongside understanding of our business.

    Product Liability: Food respondentUK
  • Shoosmiths is highly regarded in this space and has a strong department that is very visible.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Charles Arrand
    Band 2Charles Arrand

    Charles Arrand

    Charles Arrand has a food law practice that is bolstered significantly by his leading presence in the health and safety space. His clients include major supermarkets and he is adept at defending prosecutions relating to food safety and hygiene.
    • Charles is a longstanding partner who has a very good reputation in this space.

      Product Liability: Food respondentUK
    • Charles has impeccable judgement based on decades of experience and is exactly who you want in your corner when facing a difficult regulatory investigation and prosecution. He has seen it all before.

      Product Liability: Food respondentUK
  • Band 2Hayley Saunders
    Band 2Hayley Saunders

    Hayley Saunders

    Hayley Saunders is recognised for her expansive food safety practice. She regularly advises leading brands within the sector on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

    • Her support and advice are second to none. She provides great communication and professionalism.

      Product Liability: Food respondentUK
    • Hayley’s knowledge of her area is always impressive.

      Product Liability: Food respondentUK
    • Hayley is responsive. If you need anything it's no problem whatsoever.

      Product Liability: Food respondentUK

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