Legal500 2026 – EU Regulatory: Food
Under the leadership of Aude Mahy, DALDEWOLF’s food and beverage team is recognised for its expertise in EU food and feed law. The team, which is bolstered by the support of international specialist food lawyers, excels in mandates related to health claims, market access, labelling, supplements and crisis management. The team showcases a strong track record in liability issues concerning market practices, distribution networks and the supply chain. Mahy ‘stands out for her expertise in EU food law’ and boasts extensive regulatory knowledge and significant litigation expertise. Under her stewardship, the team adopts a comprehensive approach to Belgian and EU food law.
Practice head: Aude Mahy

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Testimonials

DALDEWOLF is a well-known company but remains very close to the customer, with personal contact and a very hands-on and pragmatic approach. Besides, the scope of the capabilities is very large because they have enough people in charge in a lot of different fields.
Speed of response to files and subjects.
We have been working with Daldewolf and Ms. Aude Mahi for many years now, and they have proven to be an excellent partner on food law matters in Belgium. Ms. Mahi and her team combine deep regulatory expertise with practical, business-focused advice. They are responsive, clear, and consistently deliver high-quality support tailored to our needs. A trusted and highly professional firm.
We contacted Daldewolf for their food expertise and the reputation of Maître Mahy specifically.
Aude Mahy is exceptional. She has a deep knowledge of food law, a great understanding of the food business, is always available, and delivers legal advice that is perfect in every aspect: precise, concise, clear, and quick. Besides this, she is extremely nice to speak to and a pleasant person to work with. I really like working with her and trust her completely.
Aude Mahy stands out for her expertise in EU food law.
Daldewolf’s food law team is one of the best in the Belgian market. The team is headed by Aude Mahy, who has enormous expertise and experience in the field of food law.
Aude Mahy is a highly recognized expert in Food Law matters. Her deep knowledge of both Belgian and EU regulations, combined with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach, makes her a trusted advisor. Her availability and professionalism are invaluable in case of crises.
We do have a very comprehensive, constructive, and very professional contact with Aude Mahy. She always does her utmost to find a solution to our cases.
Maître Mahy is specialized in food law and immediately understood our case, clearly explaining our rights. We were perfectly supported and advised throughout. Her expertise and reputation in the field certainly helped us reach a commercial resolution of the case.

Legal500 2026 – Industry Focus: Food
DALDEWOLF is recognised for its market-leading expertise in food law and regulatory mandates, proving particularly impressive in nutrition claims, advertising matters and health issues. The team is often called upon to advise on supply chain liability, distribution networks and international market entrance. The team is recognised for supporting food, feed and beverage operators across the full spectrum of compliance and strategic issues. Practice head Aude Mahy combines deep regulatory knowledge with significant litigation experience, providing comprehensive support under both Belgian and EU food law.
Practice head: Aude Mahy

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Testimonials

‘Aude Mahy specialises in food law and immediately understood our case, clearly explaining our rights. We were perfectly supported and advised throughout. Her expertise and reputation in the field certainly helped us reach a commercial resolution of the case.’
‘DALDEWOLF has consistently demonstrated itself to be a highly reliable and trusted partner for all food law matters related to Belgium. In particular, Aude Mahy and her team bring deep and comprehensive knowledge to the table, covering critical areas such as product labelling, nutritional and health claims, regulatory compliance, and food safety.’
‘Aude Mahy is a distinguished and widely respected expert in food law. It has been a privilege to collaborate with her over the years. Her profound legal expertise, coupled with a deep understanding of the specific regulatory challenges faced by the food industry, consistently adds exceptional value.’
‘The team is unique in Belgium. There is no other team to go to for regulatory and contentious food law issues in Belgium. The level of expertise and experience is outstanding.’
‘Aude Mahy is the best food lawyer in Belgium. She has enormous expertise and experience in the field of food law. She has a very high legal standard and excellent strategic skills.’
‘Aude Mahy is a great professional, has heart for the clients and a real feel for the industry.’

Aude MAHY est membre de l’Ordre français des avocats du barreau de Bruxelles (2004). Associée et co-managing partner au sein du cabinet DALDEWOLF, Aude en dirige l’équipe Food & Beverage.

Aude a développé une expertise combinée en droit commercial et droit alimentaire belge et européen. Elle assiste les entreprises alimentaires dans le cadre de dossiers ayant trait, notamment, à des questions stratégiques en matière d’allégations nutritionnelles et santé, d’étiquetage, de publicité, de gestion de crises alimentaires, de compléments alimentaires, de pratiques de marché, de réseaux de distribution ainsi que de questions de responsabilité dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement. À ce titre, elle représente régulièrement ses clients en justice et devant les autorités de régulation. Aude MAHY est une experte reconnue dans sa matière et sa pratique en droit alimentaire est, depuis 2013, systématiquement classée en « Tier-1 » par l’annuaire juridique Legal 500.

Le tout premier manuel de droit alimentaire européen et belge
par Aude Mahy
(préface de Christian Vrydaghs)

Disponible en Français et en Anglais

PRINCIPAUX DOMAINES D’EXPERTISE

Food & Beverage
Pratiques du marché
Litiges
Gestion de crises alimentaires

ACTIVITÉS ET AFFILIATIONS

Membre de l’Ordre français des avocats du barreau de Bruxelles
Membre du conseil d’administration de l ’Académie de droit européen (ERA)
Membre du Food Lawyers Network Worldwide
Membre de l’Association Européenne de Droit Alimentaire (AEDA -EFLA)
Membre du Compliance Pro register
Membre de la Commission Marketing et Publicité de la Chambre de Commerce International (ICC)
Correspondante pour la Belgique du European Food and Feed Law Review (Lexxion)
Anciennement, assistante à l’Université libre de Bruxelles, Droit romain et droit civil (2005-2010)

FORMATION

Certificate in International Food Law (EU Food Law), Michigan State University, USA (2011)
Licenciée en droit, ULB (2004)

CONTRIBUTIONS RÉCENTES

Ouvrages

Mahy, A., Dealing with food law in Europe – A practical approach, including a Belgian perspective, Brussels, Bruylant (Larcier), February 2023 (582 pages).
Mahy, A., Droit alimentaire – Approche pragmatique de la réglementation belge et européenne, Bruxelles, Larcier, collection “Droit actuel”, 2022 (592 pages).
“Quantitative Indication of Ingredients”, in Regulation 1169/2011 Food Information for Consumers – a short expert commentary!, meyer.rechtsanwalts GmbH, sept. 2019
“European Food Labelling Laws, Cases and Health Claims”, avec N. Conte-Salinas, in International food Law & Policy, (eds. G. Steier et K. Patel), Springer, 2017
« L’émergence de l’action en réparation collective : vers un nouveau risque (pour le secteur) alimentaire ? », avec C. Verdure, in J. Englebert et J-L Fagnart, L’Action en réparation collective, Anthemis, Limal, déc. 2015, pp. 223-239.
« Actualités en droit alimentaire », ouvrage collectif sous la direction de E. Van Nieuwenhuyze et C. Verdure, Anthemis, Limal, déc. 2014, 250 p.
Managing Editor of “Advertising food in Europe – A comparative law analysis”, Lexxion Legal Publisher, Bruxelles, Berlin, 2014 (426 p.)

Articles

A. Mahy, F. Delbaere, “Food labelling in the EU“, in Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Food Law, Edited by Bernd van der Meulen, Bart Wernaart, Lisanne Kramer, Edward Elgar Publishing, November 2025, pp. 126 – 132.
A. Mahy, F. Delbaere, “Belgium ∙ EU Initiative in Belgium & Luxembourg – Maximum Levels for Vitamins and Minerals in Food Supplements and Fortified Foods”, European Food and Feed Law Review, Volume 19, Issue 5 (2024), pp. 280 – 284
A. Mahy, “Enforcement of Food Law in Belgium: The New Regime Explained”, European Food and Feed Law Review, Volume 19, Issue 3 (2024), pp. 158 – 162
A. Mahy, “Botanicals in de handel brengen: welke rechtszekerheid voor de exploitanten?”, Tijdschrift voor levensmiddelenrecht – Recht en beleid in de agri-food keten, 2024, nr. 2
A. Mahy, S. Arayess, “Sustainability Labelling in the EU”, European Food and Feed Law Review, Volume 18, Issue 2 (2023), pp. 101 – 104
Mahy, A., & Delbaere, F., Belgium ∙ Recently Adopted Belgian Guidelines on the Use of Environmental Claims, European Food and Feed Law Review, Volume 17, Issue 4 (2022), pp. 331 – 333
Mahy A., « Loi du 28 novembre 2021 : une protection renforcée pour les fournisseurs de denrées alimentaires », Doctrine, in Journal des Tribunaux, 2022/13, n° 6893
A. Mahy et al., “The Response of the EU Agri-Food Chain to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Chronicles from the EU and Selected Member States”, in European Food and Feed Law Review, 2020, Vol. 15, n° 4, pp. 336-356
« Arrêt « Vignoble Psagot » : une mention obligatoire peut-elle être trompeuse ? », avec R. Spangenberg, in Journal de droit européen, 2020/4, pp. 169-172
« Belgian Circular Clarifies the Use of Ingredients in the ‘Clean Label’ Trend”, avec A. Servé, in European Food and Feed Law Review, 1/2020, (vol. 15), pp. 59-61
« Arrêt « Altic » : non-respect de la législation en matière de droit alimentaire et droit à déduction T.V.A »., avec Y. Spiegl, in Journal de droit européen, 2020/1, p. 18
« Arrêt « OABA » : l’abattage des animaux à l’épreuve du label bio », avec R. Spangenberg, in Journal de droit européen, 2019/7, p. 294
“May contain: New developments in Belgium for allergen precaution labelling”, in European Food and Feed Law Review, 4/2019, (vol. 14), pp. 371-379
« Peut contenir… » : Du neuf en Belgique en matière d’étiquetage de précaution sur l’allergène », in Food Law and Science, Die Keure, 2019/3, pp. 136-147
“Recent Developments in Belgium: Food Supplements, Use of the Term ‘Artisanal’ and Reference Doses for Allergens”, avec A. Sanak, in European Food and Feed Law Review, 1/2018 (Vol.13), pp. 44-48

Conférences et séminaires

22 février 2025, Lunch at Stephanie’s in the premises of DALDEWOLF, “New Offences and Enforcement Rules in Belgium” (link).
17 octobre 2024, FoodSecurity vzw/asbl, “Turn every complaint into an opportunity: Effectively handling sensitive complaints in 2024” (link);
20 juin 2024, Gondola, “Feeding the Future” (link);
23 – 24 mai 2024, ERA, Annual Conference on EU Law in the Food Sector 2024, Chair speaker (link);
19 mars 2024, Conférence invitée à l’Université de Gand, Faculté des Sciences de l’ingénieur en biosciences, sur la nutrition et les allégations de santé
22 février 2024, Lunch at Stephanie’s in the premises of DALDEWOLF, “Overview case law in European and Belgian food law” (link)
15 décembre 2023, BFSO Legal, “Plants and food supplements: between food safety and legal insecurity” (link)
27 octobre 2023, Congrès de l’UIA à Rome, Aude MAHY a été invitée en tant qu’intervenante lors d’un panel sur l’un des thèmes principaux du congrès, intitulé « Défis liés à l’alimentation, à l’environnement et à l’énergie : comment les avocats peuvent-ils aider à trouver des solutions pour les particuliers et les entreprises » (link)
15 octobre 2023, “Recent Jurisdiction of the ECJ”, 17^th European Food and Feed Law Conference (link)
25-26 mai 2023, Annual Conference on EU Law in the Food Sector 2023 (link)
25 avril 2023, Séminaire à l’Université d’Anvers dans le cadre d’un module de spécialisation sur l’« Importation », portant sur les exigences douanières et les règles en matière de normes alimentaires et d’hygiène (link)
28 mars 2023, “Meeting with the authorities”, BFSO Legal, On the question: “Crisis management: are we better prepared than we were 10 years ago? Who is responsible for what? What is the role of the health authorities in the event of environmental incidents? (link)
21 mars 2023, Conférence invitée à l’Université de Gand, Faculté des Sciences de l’ingénieur en biosciences, sur la nutrition et les allégations de santé
27-28 octobre 2022, “Recent Jurisdiction of the ECJ”, 16^th European Food and Feed Law Conference (link)
16-17 juin 2022, “Information to the consumer: nutrition-, origin-, and green labelling: developments under the Farm to Fork strategy”, Adria Food Law Conference (link)
19-20 mai 2022, “Recent developments in the alcoholic sector”, ERA Annual Conference on EU Law in the Food Sector 2022 (link)
19 mai 2022: “EU legislative, policy and case law update” (modératrice du panel), Annual Conference on EU Law in the Food Sector 2022, Academy of European Law (ERA), Bruxelles
Mai 2022: Actualité en droit alimentaire: avez-vous tout suivi?, Breakfast at Stefany’s, DALDEWOLF (webinar)
22 mars 2022, Séminaire à l’Université de Louvain dans le cadre du master en droit, portant sur des sujets tels que les crises alimentaires liées à l’étiquetage clair et aux ingrédients à la frontière de la législation, les projets des OBA en matière de durabilité du système de production, ainsi que le rôle des autorités compétentes dans le contexte de la vente de compléments alimentaires sur internet
17 mars 2022, Conférence invitée à l’Université de Gand, Faculté des Sciences de l’ingénieur en biosciences, sur la nutrition et les allégations de santé
Fév. 2021: Latest developments on origin labelling, BSFO Legal (en ligne)
Oct. 2020: Chair of the Annual Conference on EU Law in the Food Sector 2020, ERA (en ligne)
Juillet 2020: “Sustainable nutrition food labels and claims: What’s next with the F2F?” – conférence en direct, hébergée par Competere.eu (https://www.competere.eu/food-labels-farm-to-fork/)
Avril 2020: Trade secrets in the food sector, Breakfast at Stefany’s, DALDEWOLF, avec Valentin de le Court (webinar)
Mars 2020 : Breakfast at Stefany’s DALDEWOLF, “Actualités en matière de publicité pour les denrées alimentaires » (webinar)
Nov. 2019: ICC – “When food Law Meets Customs”, Dusseldorf, Allemagne
Nov. 2019 : Alimento, “Formation additifs alimentaires”, Charleroi
Sept. 2019: DALDEWOLF & Food Security asbl, “Food Crisis: How to react? Legal issues and Beyond”, séminaire d’une journée, Bruxelles
Avril 2019: ERA Annual Conference in food law, “Latest development of the FIC – FoP schemes”, Bruxelles

Aude Mahy

Avocate, associée, co-managing partner

Droit économique
Food & Beverage

Français, néerlandais, anglais, espagnol

t: + 32 2 627 10 35

m: + 32 476 94 09 52

email: ama@daldewolf.com

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