Projects by Country

Learn how TransLegal helps clients across the globe with legal and regulatory issues, market entry strategies and general representation. Below are some of our practice areas and the business sectors we represent by geographic location, international organization or convention.

 

Argentina

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register biomass resulting from a genetically modified organism for use as animal feed additive

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Animal Feed: Register biomass resulting from a genetically modified organism for use as animal feed additive

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Foods and Food Additives: Research laws related to the registration and importation of artificial sweeteners produced by genetically modified organisms

Chemicals: Food Contact: Assist major US manufacturer obtaining approval in Argentina for polymers and dyes used in reusable water bottles for children and adults

Cosmetics: Ingredients: Review laws governing permissible ingredients for cosmetic and personal hygiene products

Cosmetics: Labeling: TransLegal international trade team creates common product label for additive used in cosmetics for Argentine, Brazilian and Colombian markets

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China): TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Food Contact: Obtain approval for polymers and dyes used in reusable water bottles for children and adults

Foods: Novel Foods: TransLegal international trade team assists producer of protein derived from fungus develop a strategic plan to obtain approval as a novel food

Foods: Sweeteners: Research laws related to the registration and importation of artificial sweeteners produced by genetically modified organisms

Government Relations: TransLegal international government relations team engages sanitary authority to support modification of Mercosur legislation related to use of enzymes in production of UHT milk

Government Relations: TransLegal government relations attorneys engage sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Nutritional & Dietary Supplements: Review laws governing importation, registration and labeling of nutritional and dietary supplements

Pharma: Labeling: Create common product label for additive used in pharma sector for Argentine, Brazilian and Colombian markets

 

Aruba

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

 

Azerbaijan

Corporate & Commercial: Due Diligence / Government Procurement: TransLegal government procurement team acts as consultant to Washington, DC-based law firm bid, negotiate and structure a contract for the construction of a 4-lane highway to traverse the Republic of Azerbaijan. Trade consulting services included: reviewing financing applications and conditions from a team of banks headed by Societe Generale; reviewing loan guarantee conditions / provisions from the United States Export-Import Bank; negotiating specific conditions to the standard FIDIC international construction contract to be executed between the Ministry of Transport of Azerbaijan and the prime contractor, a U.S. entity; negotiating contracts between the prime contractor and Azeri sub-contractors; developing comprehensive Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidelines for the prime and all sub-contractors; structuring accounting practices to comply with U.S. and Azeri GAAP rules as well as Ex-Im Bank reporting requirements; meeting with the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the United States; meeting with the representatives of the United States Departments of Commerce, State and Export-Import Bank; obtaining letters of support for the project from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Locke and Senator Mark Warner of Virginia

 

Barbados

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

 

Biodiversity & Bioprospecting: Convention on Biological Diversity

In seven countries, TransLegal's in-country bioprospecting lawyers compile national legislation implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity and determine requirements for obtaining state authorization to bioprospect in the national territory, benefit sharing under the Nagoya Protocol, the transfer ownership and the exportation of genetic material, including meetings with corresponding Ministry officials and review of draft mutual transfer agreements with private parties to ensure compliance with local law

In three jurisdictions, TransLegal international trade lawyers negotiate terms to collect genetic patrimony under Conventional for Biological Diversity, including benefit sharing under the Nagoya Protocol

 

Bolivia

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Trade team specializing in animal feed prepares distribution agreement for ingredients and additives to be used in the production of feed and domestic pet food, including related product registration

Corporate & Commercial: Distribution Agreements: Prepare distribution agreement for ingredients and additives to be used in the production of animal feed and domestic pet food, including related product registration

 

Brazil

Agriculture & Organics: Agricultural Products / Bioengineering & Biotechnology: TransLegal international trade team in Brazil obtains exemption from GM registration requirement from CTNBio for product to induce early flowering in plants / crops

Agriculture & Organics: Agricultural Pesticides: TransLegal trade team registers post-harvest agricultural pesticide

Agricuture & Organics / Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: TransLegal international team establishes Brazilian subsidiary of foreign animal feed producer, including: identification of appropriate local entity structure; foreign investment registration; obtaining applicable corporate and facility permits, licenses and approvals at the federal, state and municipal levels; obtaining product approvals from MAPA; and identification of tax and banking requirements, specifically for repatriation of profits

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Research requirements to obtain authorization to sell DHA from non-traditional source as a feed additive

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register feed additives and supplements

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Foods and Food Additives: Develop arguments and strategy to obtain approval of steviol glycoside sweetener derived by fermentation of bioengineered yeast

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Foods and Food Additives: Research registration and labeling requirements for GM-derived foods for human consumption

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Industrial Use: Research requirements to import genetically modified organisms for industrial use purposes

Chemicals: Hazardous Substances: Research Brazilian rules and regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials by land, air and in-land waters

Chemicals: Hazardous Substances: TransLegal international trade and commercial teams research laws related to mining and use of asbestos, including OSHA-related, personal injury and product liability issues

Chemicals: Hazardous Substances: Review laws implementing the GHS and advise on product labeling and safety data sheets

Corporate & Commercial: Due Diligence: TransLegal international team researches regulatory implications resulting from purchase of chemical-production plant, including verification of compliance with product registration and labeling regulations and need to obtain new operating permits and other authorizations

Corporate & Commercial: Foreign Subsidiaries: Create subsidiary of international animal feed and feed supplement producer, including advising concerning type of entity, creation of subsidiary, preparation of office and warehouse space lease agreements, advising concerning potential labor law issues

Corporate & Commercial: Litigation: Consult on enforcement of judgment rendered by Brazilian court in the United States

Cosmetics: Ingredients: Review laws governing permissible ingredients for cosmetic and personal hygiene products

Cosmetics: Labeling: TransLegal international trade team creates common product label for additive used in cosmetics for Argentine, Brazilian and Colombian markets

Cosmetics: Labeling: Research rules governing health claims for cosmetics

Foods: Bioengineered Foods and Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team researches registration and labeling requirements for GM-derived foods

Foods: Bioengineered Foods and Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team specializing in bioengineering develops arguments and strategy to obtain approval of steviol glycoside sweetener derived by fermentation of bioengineered yeast

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China): TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Enzymes and Processing Aids: TransLegal international trade team registers enzymes as processing aids

Foods: Food Additives: Research requirements to obtain authorization to sell DHA from non-traditional source as a food additive

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team researches requirements to register new additive for distilled liquors

Foods: Food Contact: TransLegal international trade team researches registration requirements for indirect food contact chemicals

Foods: Novel Foods: Review laws governing the importation of novel foods

Foods: Novel Foods: TransLegal international trade team assists producer of protein derived from fungus develop a strategic plan to obtain approval as a novel food

Foods: Sweeteners: Research laws related to the registration and importation of artificial sweeteners produced by genetically modified organisms

Foreign Investment: TransLegal foreign investment attorneys create subsidiary of foreign animal feed and feed supplement producer, including advising concerning type of entity, creation of subsidiary, preparation of office and warehouse space lease agreements, advising concerning potential labor law issues

Government Relations: TransLegal international government relations team engages sanitary authority to support modification of Mercosur legislation related to use of enzymes in production of UHT milk

Government Relations: TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution: Consult on enforcement of judgment rendered by Brazilian court in the United States

Nutritional & Dietary Supplements: Review laws governing importation, registration and labeling of nutritional and dietary supplements

Nutritional & Dietary Supplements: Research requirements to obtain authorization to sell DHA from non-traditional source as a dietary supplement

Pharma: Labeling: Create common product label for additive used in pharma sector for Argentine, Brazilian and Colombian markets

Transportation: Research Brazilian rules and regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials by land, air and in-land waters

Trademarks: Registration in Paraguay of trademarks of Brazilian animal feed producer

 

Canada

Agriculture & Organics: Engage Government of Canada to confirm TransLegal position that Convention on Biological Diversity and domestic Canadian laws on benefit sharing were inapplicable to client’s circumstances and to its planned global commercialization of agricultural product developed from microbes collected in Canada

Agriculture & Organics: Agricultural Pesticides: TransLegal trade team registers post-harvest agricultural pesticide

Biodiversity & Bioprospecting: Engage Government of Canada to confirm TransLegal position that Convention on Biological Diversity and domestic Canadian laws on benefit sharing were inapplicable to client’s circumstances and to its planned global commercialization of agricultural product developed from microbes collected in Canada

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team obtains regulatory approval for glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables

Foods: Novel Foods: TransLegal team of international trade lawyers assist producer of protein derived from fungus develop a strategic plan to obtain approval as a novel food

International Trade: International trade consultants in Canada and Mexico advise concerning harmonization of antidumping duty laws for North America

 

Chile

Agriculture& Organics: Agricultural Products: Research laws governing importation, labeling requirements and use of agricultural liming agents

Agriculture & Organics: Agricultural Pesticides: Analyze the laws and regulations governing importation, labeling and use of agricultural pesticides

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register feed additives and supplements

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Industrial Use: Research requirements to import genetically modified organisms for industrial use purposes

Biodiversity & Bioprospecting: TransLegal’s bioprospecting team compiles national legislation implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity and determine requirements for obtaining state authorization to bioprospect in the national territory, benefit sharing under the Nagoya Protocol, the transfer ownership and the exportation of genetic material, including meetings with corresponding Ministry officials and review of draft mutual transfer agreements with private parties to ensure compliance with local law

Chemicals: Agricultural Pesticides: TransLegal international trade and compliance team analyzes laws and regulations governing importation, labeling and use of agricultural pesticides

Chemicals: Biocides & Pesticides: TransLegal international compliance team registers chemical additives and fungicides used to treat wood for construction

Corporate & Commercial: Distribution Agreements: Advise client concerning negotiation of distribution agreement for animal feed supplements

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China): TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team determines regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

Foods: Sweeteners: Research laws related to the registration and importation of artificial sweeteners produced by genetically modified organisms

Government Relations: TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Nutritional & Dietary Supplements: Review laws governing importation, registration and labeling of nutritional and dietary supplements

 

China

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team determines regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

Colombia

Agriculture & Organics: Agricultural Products: Provide trade consulting for a micro coffee producer related to negotiation of production agreement with multinational coffee distributor

Bankruptcy: Commercial consultants specializing in bankruptcy educate and assist on procedures for foreign creditor to file claims

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Industrial Use: Research requirements to import genetically modified organisms for industrial use purposes

Cannabis: Cannabis compliance team in Colombia conducts due diligence and investigate bone fides of grower of medical marijuana and producer of medical marijuana products on behalf of US-based agricultural equipment manufacturer concerned about compliance with Colombian and US laws and potential liability

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

Corporate & Commercial: Due Diligence: TransLegal international lawyers conduct due diligence and investigate bone fides of grower of medical marijuana and producer of medical marijuana products on behalf of US based agricultural equipment manufacturer concerned about compliance with Colombian and US laws and potential liability

Corporate & Commercial: Litigation: TransLegal international team consults on possible breach of contract claim related to sale of real property later expropriated by Colombian government

Cosmetics: Ingredients: Review laws governing permissible ingredients for cosmetic and personal hygiene products

Cosmetics: Labeling: TransLegal international trade team creates common product label for additive used in cosmetics for Argentine, Brazilian and Colombian markets

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China): TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team researches requirements to register new additive for distilled liquors

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team determines regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals; obtain such approvals

Foods: Food Recalls: Research allergen labeling requirements for foods and product recall requirements for products potentially contaminated with known allergen

Foods: Sweeteners: Research laws related to the registration and importation of artificial sweeteners produced by genetically modified organisms

Government Relations: TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution: TransLegal international litigation team advises concerning possible breach of contract claim related to sale of real property later expropriated by Colombian government

Pharma: Labeling: Create common product label for additive used in pharma sector for Argentine, Brazilian and Colombian markets

 

Costa Rica

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

Cosmetics: Ingredients: Review laws governing permissible ingredients for cosmetic and personal hygiene products

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China): TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Food Additives: Register new glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables

Foods: Novel Foods: TransLegal team of international trade lawyers assist producer of protein derived from fungus develop a strategic plan to obtain approval as a novel food

Government Relations: TransLegal government relations attorneys engage sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

 

Djibouti

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade lawyers determine regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

Dominican Republic

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Review animal feed labels for compliance with local laws

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

Corporate & Commercial: Distribution Agreements: TransLegal international team advises multinational concerning distributor protection laws

Corporate & Commercial: Litigation: TransLegal acts as litigation consultant on civil / commercial case involving wrongful termination of distributor by US multinational

Cosmetics: Ingredients: Review laws governing permissible ingredients for cosmetic and personal hygiene products

Foods: Food Recalls: Research allergen labeling requirements for foods and product recall requirements for products potentially contaminated with known allergen

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution: = TransLegal acts as litigation consultant on civil / commercial case involving wrongful termination of distributor by US multinational

Telecommunications & Technology: Research privacy and data storage regulations applicable to banks and financial institutions

Telecommunications & Technology: Prepare representation agreement for US-based provider of cloud services

Trademarks: Registration in US of trademark of Dominican Republic-based restaurant chain and food producer

 

Ecuador

Corporate & Commercial: Distribution Agreements: Advise client concerning negotiation of distribution agreement for animal feed supplements

Foods: Sweeteners: Research laws related to the registration and importation of artificial sweeteners produced by genetically modified organisms

 

Egypt

Agriculture & Organics / Animal Feed, & Feed Additives & Supplements: Review animal feed labels for compliance with local laws

Foods:  Food Additives: Research laws on registration of food additives to be used in the production of food solely meant for the export market

 

Ethiopia

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China) / Government Relations: TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

 

El Salvador

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

 

Ghana

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team researches requirements to register new additive for distilled liquors

 

Guatemala

Corporate & Commercial: Distribution Agreements: Advise client concerning negotiation of distribution agreement for animal feed supplements

Cosmetics: Ingredients: Review laws governing permissible ingredients for cosmetic and personal hygiene products

 

Honduras

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register feed additives and supplements

Telecommunications & Technology: Research rules governing on-line solicitation of donations

 

Iceland

Corporate & Commercial: Distribution Agreements: Preparation of distribution agreement for exporter of Icelandic handicrafts

 

India

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Industrial Use: Obtain an opinion from the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) of India confirming that a client’s product, manufactured using a genetically modified organism, did not require special import authorizations

Foods: Novel Foods: TransLegal team of international trade team assists producer of protein derived from fungus develop a strategic plan to obtain approval as a novel food

Foreign Investment: Consult on market entry strategy in India for group of investors competing for the exclusive franchise to establish a US food retail brand in-country, including preparation of business plan and follow-up reports; demographic and market studies; financial projections, identification of partners in India and analysis of Indian laws concerning foreign investment, repatriation of capital and taxation

 

Italy

Corporate & Commercial / Government Procurement / Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution: TransLegal international litigation team advises Panamanian company concerning breach of contract remedies against an Italian prime contractor related to a government contract in Venezuela

 

Jamaica

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

 

Japan

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team determines regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

Kenya

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China) / Government Relations: TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team researches requirements to register new additive for distilled liquors

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team determines regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

Lebanon

Estates & Trusts: Assist US-heirs of Lebanese national with estate issues related to real property owned in Lebanon, including qualification of heirs by religious court

 

Mexico

Agriculture & Organics / Chemicals: TransLegal trade team registers post-harvest agricultural pesticide approved for organics

Agriculture & Organics / Chemicals: Our international trade lawyers in Mexico analyze the laws and regulations governing the importation of agricultural pesticides into Mexico for greenhouse and field testing, including discussions with representatives of the Secretariats of Agriculture and the Environment and identification of accredited testing laboratories in-country

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register feed additives and supplements

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Foods and Food Additives: Obtain COFEPRIS registration for genetically modified organism as source of table and cooking oil

Bioengineering & Biotechnology: Foods and Food Additives: Develop arguments and strategy to obtain approval of steviol glycoside sweetener derived by fermentation of bioengineered yeast

Chemicals: Agricultural Pesticides: Analyze laws and regulations governing importation of pesticides into Mexico for greenhouse and field testing, including discussions with representatives of the Secretariats of Agriculture and the Environment and identification of accredited testing laboratories in Mexico

Chemicals: Biocides & Pesticides: Register biocides for importation into Mexico and domestic production / commercialization in Mexico

Chemicals: Biocides & Pesticides: TransLegal international trade team registers biocides for production in Mexico for the export market (no in-country commercialization)

Chemicals: Government Procurement: TransLegal international trade consultants identify government procurement contracts (federal and state) for controlling algae blooms in drinking water reservoirs and assisting with applying for such contracts

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

Corporate & Commercial: Due Diligence: TransLegal international team researches regulatory implications resulting from purchase of chemical-production plant, including verification of compliance with product registration and labeling regulations and need to obtain new operating permits and other authorizations

Corporate & Commercial: Foreign Subsidiaries: TransLegal creates subsidiary of international food additive producer, including: identification of appropriate local entity structure; foreign investment registration; obtaining applicable corporate and facility permits, licenses and approvals at the federal, state and municipal levels; obtaining product approvals from applicable authorities; reviewing office and warehouse space lease agreements; and advising concerning potential labor law issues

Cosmetics: Ingredients: Review laws governing permissible ingredients for cosmetic and personal hygiene products

Cosmetics: Labeling: Research rules governing health claims for cosmetics

Foods: Bioengineered Foods and Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team specializing in bioengineering develops arguments and strategy to obtain approval of steviol glycoside sweetener derived by fermentation of bioengineered yeast

Foods: Bioengineered Foods and Food Additives: Obtain COFEPRIS registration for genetically modified organism as source of table and cooking oil

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China): TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Enzymes and Processing Aids: TransLegal international trade team registers enzymes as processing aids

Foods: Enzymes and Processing Aids: Research laws governing importation of bacteria for use in the production of bread improvers

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team researches requirements to register new additive for distilled liquors

Foods: Food Additives: Obtain authorization to import and commercialize glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables

Foods: Food Contact: TransLegal international trade team researches registration requirements for indirect food contact chemicals

Foods: Food Recalls: TransLegal international trade team assist a multinational food company with a voluntary food recall in Latin America resulting from a mislabeled product, including disclosure to applicable government health and consumer protection authorities, coordinating potential health impact for consumers, pulling product off store shelves, public disclosure and negotiation of fines

Foods: Sweeteners: Research warning label requirements for artificial sweeteners

Foreign Investment: Create subsidiary of international food additive producer, including: identification of appropriate local entity structure; foreign investment registration; obtaining applicable corporate and facility permits, licenses and approvals at the federal, state and municipal levels; obtaining product approvals from applicable authorities; reviewing office and warehouse space lease agreements; and advising concerning potential labor law issues

Government Procurement: TransLegal government relations experts identify government procurement contracts (federal and state) in Mexico for controlling algae blooms in drinking water reservoirs and assisting with applying for such contracts

Government Relations: TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Government Relations: Assist producer of confectionary goods engage the Government of Mexico with regard to proposed amendments to the country’s labeling requirements for pre-packaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages (NOM 51 SCFI/SSA1 2010)

International Trade: International trade consultants in Canada and Mexico advise concerning harmonization of antidumping duty laws for North America

Nutritional & Dietary Supplements: Review laws governing importation, registration and labeling of nutritional and dietary supplements

Nutritional & Dietary Supplements: TransLegal international trade team reviews and revises labels for dietary supplement products (bars / shakes) to be exported to Mexico; obtain confirmation from COFEPRIS that labels were compliant

Oil & Gas: Research requirements for use of algae-based friction inhibitor / lubricant in oil rig wells

 

Nicaragua

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

Corporate & Commercial: Distribution Agreements: Advise client concerning negotiation of distribution agreement for animal feed supplements

 

Nigeria

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team researches requirements to register new additive for distilled liquors

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team determines regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

Tobacco: Research regulations governing the importation and sale of cigarettes

 

Norway

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team determines regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

Pakistan

Chemicals: Hazardous Substances: TransLegal international trade and commercial teams research laws related to mining and use of asbestos, including OSHA-related, personal injury and product liability issues

 

Panama

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

Corporate & Commercial / Government Procurement / Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution: TransLegal international litigation team advises Panamanian company concerning breach of contract remedies against an Italian prime contractor related to a government contract in Venezuela

Foods: Novel Foods: TransLegal team of international trade team assists producer of protein derived from fungus develop a strategic plan to obtain approval as a novel food

Telecommunications & Technology: TransLegal researches privacy and data storage regulations applicable to banks and financial institutions

 

Paraguay

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register feed additives and supplements

Foods: Novel Foods: TransLegal team of international trade team assists producer of protein derived from fungus develop a strategic plan to obtain approval as a novel food

Government Relations: TransLegal international government relations team engages sanitary authority to support modification of Mercosur legislation related to use of enzymes in production of UHT milk

Trademarks: Registration in Paraguay of trademarks of Brazilian animal feed producer

 

Peru

Agriculture & Organics / Chemicals: Analyze the laws and regulations governing importation, labeling and use of agricultural pesticides

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register feed additives and supplements

Chemicals / Agricultural Pesticides: TransLegal international trade and compliance lawyers analyze laws and regulations governing importation, labeling and use of agricultural pesticides

Corporate & Commercial: Distribution Agreements: Advise client concerning negotiation of distribution agreement for animal feed supplements

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China) / Government Relations: TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Food Additives: Obtain authorization to import and commercialize glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables

Foods: Sweeteners: Research laws related to the registration and importation of artificial sweeteners produced by genetically modified organisms

Nutritional & Dietary Supplements: Review laws governing importation, registration and labeling of nutritional and dietary supplements

 

Philippines

Foods: Food Recalls: Research allergen labeling requirements for foods and product recall requirements for products potentially contaminated with known allergen

Pharma: Clinical Trials: Advise client on laws and regulations governing human clinical trials in the Philippines and the importation of drugs to be used in human clinical trial studies and identifying companies authorized by the Bureau of Food and Drugs to import drugs

 

Puerto Rico

Biodiversity & Bioprospecting: Obtain permit to collect samples of genetic patrimony

Corporate & Commercial / Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Litigation consultants on civil / commercial case involving wrongful termination of distributor by US multinational

 

Qatar

Corporate & Commercial: General: TransLegal market entry strategy consultants in Qatar qualify a United States entity to do business in Qatar, including all registration and local representative requirements

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade specialists determine regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

Russia

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register feed additives and supplements

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Our international trade specialists register animal feed supplements with GMO content. Project ongoing 06/2021

 

Saudi Arabia

Agency / Distributorship: Examine Saudi law regulating distributorship and agency agreements

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade lawyers and food specialists determine regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

South Africa

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China) / Government Relations: TransLegal government relations team engages sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade and food specialists determine regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

South Korea

Agriculture & Organics/ Chemicals: Analyze the laws and regulations governing importation, labeling and use of agricultural pesticides

Chemicals: Biocides & Pesticides: Research biocides allowed for use in household products

Chemicals: Hazardous Substances: Review laws implementing the GHS and advise on product labeling and safety data sheets

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade team determines regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

Spain

Trademarks: Coordinate opposition to registration of competing and confusing trademark

 

Trinidad & Tobago

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

Corporate & Commercial: General: Review contracts between a US company and Trinidanian parties to assure compliance with local law

 

United Arab Emirates

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade lawyers determine regulatory status of constituent chemicals of a glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables and process to obtain required regulatory approvals

 

Uganda

Foods: Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) (Host Country: China) / Government Relations: TransLegal government relations attorneys engage sanitary authority to support proposal to expand the food categories and functional classes of specific food additives at the 2018 and 2019 Codex Alimentarius Food Additives Committee (CCFA50 and CCFA51)

 

Uruguay

Animal Feed, Feed Additives & Supplements: Register feed additives and supplements

Government Relations: TransLegal international government relations attorneys engage sanitary authority to support modification of Mercosur legislation related to use of enzymes in production of UHT milk

 

United Kingdom

Trademarks: Market entry strategy for UK-based snack foods producer includes registration in US of trademark

 

United States

Corporate & Commercial / Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Litigation consultant on civil / commercial case involving release of assets of Venezuelan corporation attached by New York State court

Corporate & Commercial / Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution: Consult on enforcement of judgment rendered by Brazilian court in the United States

Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution: TransLegal alternative dispute resolution consultants represent claimant during mediation with the World Bank related to unjust enrichment claim

Trademarks: Registration in US of trademark of Dominican Republic-based restaurant chain and food producer

Trademarks: Market entry strategy for UK-based snack foods producer includes registration in US of trademark

 

US Virgin Islands

Chemicals: Household Cleaners: Research registration requirements for household cleaners

 

Venezuela

Corporate & Commercial / Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Litigation consultant on civil / commercial case involving release of assets of Venezuelan corporation attached by New York State court

Corporate & Commercial / Government Procurement / Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution: TransLegal international litigation lawyers advise Panamanian company concerning breach of contract remedies against an Italian prime contractor related to a government contract in Venezuela

Foods: Sweeteners: Research laws related to the registration and importation of artificial sweeteners produced by genetically modified organisms

 

Vietnam

Corporate & Commercial: Foreign Subsidiaries / Foreign Investment: TransLegal international lawyers create subsidiary of international food additive producer, including: identification of appropriate local entity structure; foreign investment registration; obtaining applicable corporate and facility permits, licenses and approvals at the federal, state and municipal levels; obtaining product approvals from applicable authorities; reviewing office and warehouse space lease agreements; and advising concerning potential labor law issues

Foods: Food Additives: TransLegal international trade lawyers obtain authorization to import and commercialize glazing agent for fresh fruits and vegetables