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Expertise in all things FDA
Overview
Ricardo Carvajal primarily works with manufacturers and marketers of foods (including dietary supplements) on a wide range of FDA, USDA, and FTC regulatory issues. He advises clients ranging from start-ups to multinational companies at all points in the supply chain, including bulk ingredient manufacturers, distributors of packaged goods, and electronic retailers. He counsels clients on the regulatory status of ingredients and finished products, including those produced through novel technologies. He also advises on compliance with labeling and advertising requirements, and represents advertisers in challenges brought through the National Advertising Division.
In enforcement matters, Mr. Carvajal counsels clients on managing inspections, responding to warning letters and other enforcement actions by federal and state regulators, and resolving import detentions. He also helps clients navigate product recalls and related corrective actions. He routinely applies his subject matter expertise to corporate transactions, issuing opinions and conducting due diligence for acquisitions and IPOs.
Mr. Carvajal’s approach to counseling clients draws on insights gained in his former role as an Associate Chief Counsel at FDA, where he advised the agency on development of regulations and guidance documents, reviewed warning letters, and helped provide technical assistance on proposed legislation to Congress. He is a member of the Food and Drug Law Institute and currently serves on its Board of Directors. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Institute of Food Technologists, and the European Food Law Association.