Steven Shapiro
Of Counsel
Steven Shapiro
Of Counsel
Steve values the long-term relationships he’s built with clients, many of which have lasted for decades. He finds it especially rewarding to collaborate with a company on an idea for a new nutritional product and see the concept come to life, knowing that it will be used and enjoyed by tens of thousands of people.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (212) 455-9542
Fax: (212) 687-9044
477 Madison Ave., Suite 410
New York, NY, 10022
Practice Groups
Bar Admission
New York
Steven Shapiro has over 30 years of experience in food and drug regulatory matters. He regularly counsels clients in the areas of food and drug law relating to the manufacture and marketing of foods, dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, and cosmetics. Among other services, he reviews product labels, claims and ingredients and assists companies with bringing new products into the market.
A part of the firm’s Health Services Practice Group, Steven concentrates on areas of interest to the natural products industry and spends much of his time advising companies on the intricacies of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), as they concern the marketing of dietary supplements.
Steven has also assisted clients in matters relating to enforcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including handling FDA inspections, responding to warning letters, and injunctions and seizure actions. He is a contributor to many natural products industry trade magazines and a frequent lecturer on topics of concern to the natural products industry at various trade shows.
In addition, Steven has extensive experience in reviewing advertising and marketing materials, as well as representing companies in investigations initiated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the various state attorneys general. He has also represented companies in matters arising from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s control of List I chemicals, and the U.S. Customs Service’s control of imports into the country.
His litigation practice includes involvement in several cases concerning interpretations of the Food and Drug Act, which have resulted in judicial precedents. He also handles general litigation matters for a number of the firm’s clients.
While in law school, Steven served as lead articles editor for Syracuse Law Review.
Court Admissions
U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second and Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Bar Affiliations
New York State Bar Association,
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section, Executive Committee Secretary and Food Law Committee Chair
Education
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
George Washington University, B.A.
News & Publications
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Shapiro to Present on SupplySide Global 2025 Panel
September 5 | 2025 -
FDA Issues Final Guidance for Industry Addressing Food Allergen Labeling Requirements
July 2 | 2025 -
Shapiro Interviewed for Nutrition Business Journal Q&A
February 14 | 2025
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Steven is a member of the Sonoran University of Health Sciences – College of Nutrition Advisory Council, where he advises on course content for the Master in Nutrition Business Leadership and Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition degrees, as well as interacting with students.
The Health Services Practice Group has been listed in the prestigious Legal 500. Since 2016, the Health Services Practice Group has been recognized in the Chambers USA directory.
