Rachida Semail is a Partner in Keller and Heckman’s Brussels office, where she counsels clients on food packaging, food law, and product regulatory matters across the European Union and international markets. She advises companies on the regulatory status and compliance of food-contact materials, packaging waste and recycling requirements, biocides, single-use plastics, and materials intended for contact with drinking water.
Rachida works with multinational companies to navigate complex EU regulatory frameworks, including submissions to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and engagement with Member State authorities. She also advises on food labeling and advertising, product claims, novel foods, recalls, and related food law issues. With extensive experience in EU regulatory compliance and policymaking, she helps clients develop practical strategies for bringing products to market and maintaining compliance in Europe and beyond.
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Keller and Heckman LLP is an internationally recognized law firm providing legal, regulatory, public policy, and litigation services to domestic and global clients since 1962. The firm is known for its interdisciplinary approach, combining the expertise of attorneys and an in-house scientific staff to address complex regulatory and technical challenges.
Keller and Heckman represents companies and trade associations across a broad range of industries, including food and food additives, packaging, chemicals, pesticides, consumer products, medical devices, transportation, and technology. The firm’s attorneys and scientists help clients navigate regulatory compliance, business counseling, product development, and litigation matters.
With offices in Washington, DC, Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder, Keller and Heckman serves clients worldwide with practical and innovative solutions to evolving legal and regulatory issues.