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Keller and Heckman LLPPartner
George G. Misko
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George G. Misko

4.4
1 review

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

Californias Proposition 65, Cosmetics, Environmental and 15 more

About George G. Misko

George Misko counsels domestic and foreign clients on food and drug matters. He advises clients on regulatory requirements relating to chemical substances specific to food contact, plastics, and food products in the United States (U.S.) and other jurisdictions, including Canada, the European Union (EU), Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region. George also has experience in counseling on environmental concerns, including pesticide regulation, right-to-know laws, and toxic substance control regulations. He also represents trade associations and is legal counsel to the Global Silicones Council.

Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, George was Senior Regulatory Counsel for the Chemical Specialty Manufacturers Association (now known as the Household & Commercial Products Association), where he counseled on a broad range of environmental and health and safety issues. He is an experienced civil trial and appellate litigator and served as a law clerk to the late Honorable Nicholas S. Nunzio, Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

George is one of the firm’s food and drug practice group leaders. He also acts as the firm's editor and is a contributing author for packaginglaw.com . He is a frequent contributor to trade publications, including Food Safety Magazine and Packaging Digest, and he is frequently invited to speak at numerous conferences on food contact and chemical control laws.

Awards

•The Best Lawyers in America : FDA Law, 2019 - 2023

Insights & In the News

FDA’s Proposed Post-Market Assessment of Food Additives and Chemicals in Food

12.09.2025
Publication

The Views of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on Food and Food Packaging Safety

08.04.2025
Publication

Food Safety & Regulatory: The Future of GRAS Self-Determinations

04.29.2025
Publication

George Misko Quoted in Chemical Watch Insight Article on FDA’s Plans for 2026

In The News
01.29.2026

 

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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George G. Misko got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Other 18
    • Californias Proposition 65
    • Cosmetics
    • Environmental
    • Food and Drug
    • Food and Drug Packaging
    • Medical Devices
    • Pesticides
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Product Stewardship and Sustainability
    • Trade and Professional Associations
    • Chemicals and Plastics
    • Consumer Products and Retail
    • Digital Media, Technology, and Telecommunications
    • Energy, Infrastructure, and Transportation
    • Food & Life Sciences
    • Packaging
    • Tobacco and E-Vapor
    • Trade Associations

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Keller and Heckman LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Assisted numerous clients on developing a path forward
    assisting in the preparation
    submission of petitions
    notifications to the U.S. Food
    Drug Administration (FDA) to clear new packaging
    other materials for use in contact with food
    Advised clients on matters related to California's Proposition 65 since its beginning in 1986,
    has successfully negotiated the resolution of Notices of Violation regarding consumer products
    assisted companies in the proper assessment of their products to determine whether a warning under the law is necessary in industrial settings, for environmental releases,
    for consumer product usage
    Counseled numerous companies, both domestic
    foreign, in establishing a suitable status for goods made from recycled materials (both paper
    plastic), including obtaining FDA concurrence when needed
    Obtained favorable clearances for new polymers
    additives in Asia, including China, Japan,
    India, South America,
    the European Union
    Advised
    guided the Global Silicones Council on successfully challenging before a CEPA Board of Review the conclusion of Environment Canada to declare
    regulate the siloxane D5 as a PBT
  • Additional Links
    https://www.khlaw.com/people/george-g-misko

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    District of Columbia
    Brussels Bar (B-List)
    Maryland
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •American Bar Association (ABA)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Catholic University of America
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Catholic University of America
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

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    Yes, George G. Misko is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and Maryland.
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    Yes, George G. Misko has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Keller and Heckman LLP has 80 attorneys at this location.
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    George G. Misko attended Catholic University of America.
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    Keller and Heckman LLP was established in 1962.

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