A lack of an effective product recall plan can leave businesses exposed to potential financial loss
We are trusted advisors to many leading national and international manufactures, importers, exporters, distributors and retailers of premium brand consumer goods (including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, motor vehicles, computers, clothing, food, beverage and agri-business).
Our Product Regulation, Liability & Recall team often works in tandem with foreign law firms as part of a global team providing regulatory and compliance advice for products (including ingredients and pre and post market launches), defending tort claims and overseeing product recalls and representing clients in inquiries concerning regulated products.
Our team works closely with the Reputation Risk Management team and Food, Beverage & Agribusiness team providing strategic risk management advice and maintaining and protecting the good name and reputations of our clients during crisis situations including headline litigation.
Case Study
Our client, one of the largest producers of food in Europe instructed us to lead the food recall crisis plan which spanned over 70 countries globally following the accidental contamination of one of their food batches during processing. Our lawyers advantageously were already familiar with the company’s existing recall programme after having previously advised our client to review on a regular basis all traceability and supply chain policy procedure documents to ensure that in the event of a recall the company was in a position to react fast and effectively.
The expertise of our team, our ability to work across jurisdictions whilst coordinating large teams to deal with the necessary authorities led to a significantly reduced risk of danger to public health whilst protecting the brand reputation of the company.
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