Priority Deliverables For 2025 Under the New Unified Human Foods Program
On October 30, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA or Agency) Unified Human Foods Program (HFP or Program) released its Fiscal Year (FY)
Kyla Kaplan counsels clients on regulatory and compliance matters in the various areas surrounding food, agriculture, and drug law. As an attorney, Kyla brings with her knowledge and awareness of innovative areas of FDA and USDA regulations. Prior to joining OFW, Kyla spent time working in diverse sectors subject to FDA and USDA regulatory law. This includes industry experience with both Tyson Foods and Walmart’s Food Safety and Compliance teams. Kyla also has experience working with federal and state agencies on water quality and environmental matters. Outside of employment experiences, Kyla also led the publication of two legal journals, participated in several food-focused nonprofits, and gained experience with legal clinics at the University of Maryland School of Law and Harvard Law School.
Kyla specifically chose to focus her career on regulatory law surrounding the evolving food supply system and applies this passion to help clients unpack complex changes. Her background in business, agencies, and nonprofits informs how she tailors her approach to assist clients in achieving their goals.
Areas of Expertise
·       Assisting clients in developing lawful labels, claims, and marketing programs for their USDA and FDA-regulated products.
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Assisting with Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure
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University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, AR
LL.M., Food and Agriculture Law, May 2021
University of Maryland Carey School of Law, Baltimore, MD
J.D., Certified: Environmental & Health Law, May 2020
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
B.S., Environmental Studies, Journalism, Minor in Leadership, May 2017
Illinois
District of Columbia
Food and Drug Law Institute
American Agricultural Law Association
On October 30, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA or Agency) Unified Human Foods Program (HFP or Program) released its Fiscal Year (FY)
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients appraised of regulatory developments
OFW’s Food & Agriculture team regularly monitors announcements and policy issuances from FDA, USDA, and other agencies to keep our clients apprised of regulatory developments