Regulatory
The crème de la crème when it comes to EU regulations in the fields of food & beverages and life sciences. From plant protection products to geographical indications (GI) for wine and data protection for medicines, this team of EU regulatory and IP specialists makes sure your product is protected and compliant.
Like you, we stand out in the crowd
Being located in Brussels has its advantages. For one, ALTIUS is ‘down the street’ from the EU headquarters, which makes working with EU regulators straightforward. Add in the fact that the EU regulatory team has multi-lingual experts on everything from plant protection products, medical devices and GI regulations to ICT rules, these specialists make sure your company is aligned to the latest regulations and that your products are looked after.
Focusing on EU law as a standalone practice, our exceptional specialists work in a variety of areas including agriculture, food, consumer protection, data protection, intellectual property, labelling & packaging, and life sciences.
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At ALTIUS, we look at your business from two different angles: legal
practice and industry sector. Our teams of specialised lawyers are
additionally grouped into dedicated, cross-specialty, industry-focused
teams. Whether you are looking for a dedicated legal specialist or a
team of industry insiders, at ALTIUS, we got your legal issue covered.
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as your Legal Partner
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At ALTIUS, we believe business is always personal. That’s why we’re so much more than just great lawyers; we are team players and relationship builders. Combining legal excellence with passion, optimism, and good judgement, we bring a fresh perspective and genuine commitment. Whatever your legal challenges, we think in new ways and find innovative solutions.
Our latest regulatory news
Food Hygiene for Fish: EU General Court Requires Scientific Basis to “Clarify” the Law
Food company Mowi Poland successfully challenged the European Commission’s new hygiene rules governing ‘stiffening’—a specialised fish processing technique—on the grounds that the Commission failed to obtain mandatory scientific consultation. While the Commission defended its approach by characterising the measures as mere “clarification” of existing law and citing industry guidelines as support, the EU General Court […]
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Titanium dioxide: General Court strikes down classification as human carcinogen and ECJ now confirms
The European Commission often relies on scientific evidence for its regulatory decisions. But when challenged, how much deference is owed to the regulator’s interpretation of the underlying science?
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REACH obligation to register imported chemicals may be assumed by a person other than the buyer
Under the EU’s REACH Regulation 1907/2006, substances must be registered with the European Chemicals Agency before being imported. The duty to register lies with the importer. In practice, the act of ‘importing’ often involves multiples actors, including the seller, the buyer and various intermediaries who move the goods across borders. So, who then should register […]
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