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

New USDA Dietary Guidelines with a Focus on Food Packaging

04.09.2026
Publication

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

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

In The News
01.29.2026