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 | Aruba | Azerbaijan | Barbados | Bolivia | Biodiversity & Bioprospecting: Convention on Biological Diversity | Brazil | Canada | Chile | China | Colombia | Costa Rica | Djibouti | Ecuador | Egypt | Ethiopia | El Salvador | Ghana | Guatemala | Honduras | Iceland | India | Italy | Jamaica | Japan | Kenya | Lebanon | Mexico | Nicaragua | Nigeria | Norway | Pakistan | Panama | Paraguay | Peru | Philippines | Puerto Rico | Qatar | Russia | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | South Korea | Spain | Trinidad & Tobago | Uganda | Uruguay | United Kingdom | United States | US Virgin Islands | Venezuela | Vietnam
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