Rechtsanwältin (Lawyer) and Partner
Lecturer at Geisenheim University
Hildegard Schöllmann joined our Cologne office as an attorney and local partner in 2021 and became a partner in 2026. She primarily advises clients in the food and non-food sectors, medical device law, product liability law, and intellectual property law. She has extensive experience in product-specific contract drafting, such as supply and quality assurance agreements, specifications, and certification agreements. Another focus of her work is crisis consulting, particularly in the event of product recalls and withdrawals, as well as advising on product development, product labeling and advertising, and product safety assessments. She also represents her clients in civil and sanction proceedings.
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Legal Insights
6. July 2026
Update on the Labelling of Vegan and Vegetarian Foods
For years, the EU has been debating which designations may be used to label vegan and vegetarian meat substitute products. The central issue is whether terms such as “burger” or “schnitzel” may also be used for vegetarian and vegan alternatives. A compromise has now been reached in the ongoing EU legislative process. Key points at...
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Food Law
1. June 2026
Green Claims under the new UWG – Implementation of the EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825
With the Third Act amending the Unfair Competition Act (UWG), Germany is implementing the requirements of the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EU) 2024/825 (“EmpCo Directive”) into national law. The new rules on environmental claims (“green claims”) and sustainability labels will apply from September 27, 2026 without any transitional period. The legislator...
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9. December 2025
“Alcohol-free gin” remains prohibited
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on November 13, 2025 (Case C-563/24) that the legally defined designation “gin” is not permissible for a product without alcohol, even if the manufacturer clearly uses the label “alcohol-free.” The potential for misleading consumers is irrelevant in this context. The starting point of the proceedings was a preliminary...
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