Kimberly Cassidy, Ph.D.

Dr. Kimberly Cassidy is one of Steptoe’s in-house scientists, bringing over 23 years of professional experience. Kim offers comprehensive advice on a wide range of subjects, with a particular emphasis on Food Contact Notifications (FCNs) and regulatory issues related to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Kim aids clients with navigating the complexities of chemical safety and compliance within the food industry.

Prior to joining Steptoe, Kim spent more than seven years as a regulatory reviewer in the Office of Food Additive Safety at the FDA, specializing in the review and evaluation of chemistry data for FCNs and Pre-Notification Consultations (PNCs) submitted by industry. Additionally, she was adept at calculating exposures to food-contact substances, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

During her time at the FDA, Kim made significant contributions to the field. She developed a new cumulative estimated daily intake and consumption factors for styrene polymers, updated the Divisions' Chemistry Recommendations, which provide essential guidance to the industry. Notably, she was responsible for the most recent update in December 2007.

Kim also served as project lead for the scientific working group meetings of the Wilson Center/GMA Nanotechnology Case Studies on Engineered Food Contact Materials. Additionally, she served as co-chair of the planning committee for the Food and Color Additives/Dietary Supplements Breakout Session for the FDA Nanotechnology Public Meeting in September 2008.