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Anthony T. Pavel
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Anthony T. Pavel

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1001 G Street NW, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001

Advertising and Promotion, Alcohol Beverage and Non-Beverage Alcohol Products, Alternative Proteins and 7 more

About Anthony T. Pavel

Anthony (Tony) Pavel guides clients through a comprehensive array of food and drug regulatory matters with his extensive knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations related to food (including animal food and pet food), food additives and ingredients, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. In addition to FDA matters, Tony assists clients with issues related to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other regulatory bodies around the world.

Tony counsels clients in obtaining the authorization of new food ingredients, complying with manufacturing requirements, promotional and labeling claims, and regulatory compliance within the global supply chain. Clients seek his advice in navigating self-determined Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) positions and submitting GRAS Notices, New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDINs), food additive petitions (FAPs), and color additive petitions (CAPs) to FDA. He also helps clients navigate recall and market withdrawal strategies, import detentions, seizures, and alleged food tampering.

Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Tony was in private practice at a major international law firm, followed by in-house positions leading a global food law team at a major food, agricultural, and industrial products producer and Deputy General Counsel, Global Food Law for a consumer biology startup. Tony’s in-house corporate experience helped shape his approach to practical, actionable advice and effective solutions for clients. Tony is frequently invited to speak at domestic and global conferences on food ingredients, food additives, and related policy matters.

Awards

•Chambers and Partners - Food and Beverage
•Law 360 Rising Stars
•DCA Live - Top Corporate Counsel

Insights & In the News

FDA to End MOU with AAFCO - Impact on Animal Food Ingredient Review

08.29.2024
Publication

Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Economic Adulteration: Secrets in the Sauce

08.05.2024
Podcast

Best Law Firms Features Keller and Heckman in 2026 Edition

Press Release
11.06.2025

Events

Partners Tony Pavel and Eve Pelonis to Present at PLC’s 38th Annual Food Label Conference

Speaking Engagement

05.31.2026
06.03.2026

Partner Tony Pavel to Present at the 6th Annual Fermentation-Enabled Alternative Protein Summit

Speaking Engagement

06.23.2026
06.25.2026

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 10
    • Advertising and Promotion
    • Alcohol Beverage and Non-Beverage Alcohol Products
    • Alternative Proteins
    • Animal and Veterinary Food and Drug
    • Cosmetics
    • Dietary Supplements
    • Food and Drug
    • Food and Food Ingredients
    • Sustainability and Product Stewardship
    • Food & Life Sciences

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Hungarian
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Keller and Heckman LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Assessed the regulatory status of food ingredients
    evaluated claims for such products
    Helped food ingredient suppliers reach GRAS conclusions for new food ingredients or exp
    ed uses of existing ingredients, including animal
    pet food ingredients
    Worked extensively with novel / alternative proteins / ingredients for two decades, helping clients bring products to market with global marketing authorizations, as well as policy advocacy with global regulators
    Formulated
    implemented global regulatory strategies
    prepared global regulatory submissions, including marketing applications
    enforcement responses
    Developed
    implemented sustainability / life cycle assessment claims processes
    compliance programs
    Oversaw recall crisis management for human
    animal food safety matters, including some of the largest recalls involving both human
    animal foods in the United States
    globally in the last decade
    Developed
    implemented product labeling / claims compliance programs for human
    animal food products
    Developed
    implemented Food Safety Programs for human
    animal foods under Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations, as well as implemented 'human grade pet food' programs for one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the United States
    Led food law / compliance diligence on multiple billion-dollar mergers / acquisitions
    Created
    led global government inspections training for food safety
    regulatory teams
    Managed food safety-related investigations
    whistleblower complaints
    Provided strategic regulatory support for high-profile product liability
    labeling litigation
    Established
    led multiple industry coalition groups to advance food ingredient
    safety policies
  • Additional Links
    https://www.khlaw.com/people/anthony-t-pavel

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, Maryland
    2002, District of Columbia
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •World Food Law Institute, Advisory Council
    •Food Protection and Defense Institute, Former Science Advisory Board member
    •Institute of Food Technologists, Former Chair of Food Laws and Regulations Division

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
    Class of 2001
    J.D.
    Other Education
    The University of Western Ontario
    Class of 1998
    B.S.
    Honors

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    Yes, Anthony T. Pavel is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and Maryland.
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    Anthony T. Pavel speaks Hungarian.
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    Keller and Heckman LLP has 80 attorneys at this location.
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    Anthony T. Pavel attended Loyola University of Chicago School of Law.
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    Keller and Heckman LLP was established in 1962.

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