Karin Verzijden

Karin is a Dutch attorney-at-law who co-founded the boutique life sciences law firm Axon Lawyers in Amsterdam. Her interest in food legislation stems from a combination of professional involvement and a personal interest in the field of food. Professionally, Karin assists companies in licensing and R&D deals focusing on the tech side of food. Karin also has specific expertise relating to novel foods, food labeling and to health and nutrition claims. She created and is still involved in the EFFL Spring and Autumn College on EU Food Law and she she speaks at numerous events on Novel Foods and Health Claims inter alia. Personally, Karin enjoys food, both as a source of health and pleasure.