Karin Verzijden

Partner, Axon Lawyers, Amsterdam

Karin is a life sciences lawyer with a focus on functional foods & feed and pharmaceuticals. Her core expertise is to assist companies regarding the market introduction of innovations in this field, with a particular focus on alternative protein. This includes the qualification of new ingredients and advising on the appropriate regulatory pathway belonging thereto, such as for Novel Foods, GMOs and the like. Karin is familiar with the authorities supervising these types of products and assists in enforcement actions when needed. Karin furthermore drafts and negotiates a variety of commercial contracts in her field of expertise and litigates where need may be. She reports current EU food legal and regulatory developments at www.foodhealthlegal.eu.