The food practice at B-HSE Società tra Avvocati is strong in both national and EU regulatory food law, advising on all facets, from labelling and hygiene to food chain traceability. The firm leverages its vast HSE law expertise to assist food companies in the acquisition of production facilities and to represent them in disputes. Leading the team is Francesco Bruno, who advises clients on internal compliance with EU regulations, as well as product safety in all areas of civil, administrative, and criminal law.
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Key clients
- Assobirra - Associazione dei Birrai e dei Maltatori
- Tattooed Chef – Ittella Italy S.r.l.
- Tonelli Group S.p.A.
- Vigne Irpine S.r.l.
- Christian Dior Italia S.r.l.
- Manufactures Dior S.r.l.
Work highlights
Counseled Christian Dior Italia S.r.l. on managing a project for the supply of handmade biscuits and in the relationship with the OSA producer.
Assisted Manufactures Dior S.r.l. on managing and verifying all aspects of food compliance relating to its production facilities with specific reference to a project called "sustainable grocery," which involved organising access to its facility for an organic cooperative to deliver and collect vegetable boxes for employees.
Aided Assobirra on the analysis of regulatory and general requirements for "Italian Grape Ale" (IGA) beer, a specific product flavoured with grape must.
Practice head
Francesco Bruno
Other key lawyers
Gelsomina Russo Corvace