Karin is a food and pharma lawyer, assisting food business operators, biotech companies & manufacturers of pharmaceuticals bringing innovative products to the market. In particular, Karin helps concluding various commercial and R&D driven (licensing) transactions. She thereby applies her specific legal and business expertise on food and pharma, including clinical trials, medical foods, Novel Foods and food supplements. In this framework, Karin also advises on the use of nutrition and health claims in relation to food products and how to avoid using medical claims. She represents clients both in civil proceedings and before the Advertising Code Committee, a self-regulatory body competent to hear claims on food and consumer products. Karin reports current food law developments at the blog www.foodhealthlegal.com