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David Ettinger counsels multinational companies on food (with a unique emphasis on alternative proteins including plant- and cell-based foods) and food packaging, as well as consumer and tobacco-related products. He assists clients in navigating the import and export of goods to ensure compliance with regulations in the United States (U.S.), Europe, and Asia. David counsels companies in China and throughout Asia on matters ranging from ingredient and labeling to product seizure and detention, to food and consumer product recalls and consumer complaints.
David is the chief representative in Keller and Heckman’s Shanghai, China office and previously worked in the firm’s Washington, DC and Brussels offices. His global experience uniquely positions him to counsel foreign companies who need to navigate the regulatory landscape in Asia. To further enhance his and Keller and Heckman’s global capabilities, David is the Chair of Mackrell International, a global legal network of over 90 international, independent law firms. Mackrell International’s member base spans more than 60 countries, which provides Keller and Heckman clients with access to legal support in all major world markets. In addition, David is past Chair and current Vice Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai’s (AmCham Shanghai) Food, Agriculture & Beverage Committee and serves as a moderator and presenter for many of its seminars and conferences.
David and his team in Shanghai publish China Regulatory Matters (CRM) and Asian Regulatory Matters (ARM), two e-newsletters that focus on regulatory updates in China and the rest of Asia. He is frequently invited to speak on international regulatory matters regarding food, food-related products, and tobacco-related products.
Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, David was a trademark attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He has extensive trial experience as a former assistant district attorney in the Nassau County District Attorney's Office in New York, where he prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors. His advocacy skills are frequently used to defend companies before various international regulatory bodies and to help implement crisis management strategies.
More Legal and Business Bylines From David J. Ettinger
- Manufacturing E-Cigarettes in China: How to Obtain the Manufacturer License - (Posted On Monday, June 06, 2022)
- China Publishes Final GB Standard on E-Cigarettes: The Basis for Product Compliance - (Posted On Tuesday, May 10, 2022)
- Group Standards: An Often Overlooked Regulatory Pathway to Export Food to China - (Posted On Monday, May 09, 2022)
- India: Another Booming Market for Alternative Proteins in Asia - (Posted On Thursday, April 28, 2022)
- Breaking News – China Finalizes Management Rules for E-Cigarettes - (Posted On Thursday, March 17, 2022)
- China Food Packaging Year-In-Review: Looking Back on the Ox and Forward to the Tiger - (Posted On Thursday, February 10, 2022)
- Further Guidance on Overseas Food Facility Registration Published by China Customs Authority - (Posted On Thursday, December 16, 2021)
- China Brings E-Cigarettes Under its Tobacco Monopoly Law: Will This Reshape the Global Industry? - (Posted On Monday, December 06, 2021)
- China Releases Further Details on Overseas Food Facility Registration - (Posted On Tuesday, November 09, 2021)
- China Publishes Key GB Standards on Food Packaging for Public Comments - (Posted On Friday, October 29, 2021)