Angela Diesch is a partner at Amin Wasserman Gurnani and leads the firm’s Cosmetics Industry practice group. She counsels domestic and international companies on regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle, with a particular focus on “natural” and “organic” cosmetics. Angela chairs several NSF International Joint Committees, including Organic Personal Care (NSF/ANSI 305), Good Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics (NSF/ANSI 455-3) and Over-The-Counter Drugs (NSF/ANSI 455-1), as well as the new NSF Guideline 527 for ingredient safety. Recognized as GRMA Ambassador of the Year (2023), she is also the author of CosmeticsAndTheLaw.com and a frequent speaker, educator, and thought leader dedicated to advancing standards, safety, and innovation in the cosmetics industry.

About Amin Wasserman Gurnani

Amin Wasserman Gurnani, LLP is one of the country’s leading regulatory, intellectual property, and litigation boutique law firms strategically located in Chicago, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles. Across industries and categories, primarily the food, beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetic, drug, and medical device sectors, its clients represent a "who’s who" of forward-thinking companies and world-class brands. AWG guides businesses through the entire lifecycle of their products, from development to clinical trials and regulatory approvals to trademark, patent, and trade secret protection; they help with import issues and the creation of effective and compliant advertising and labeling, with defense against challenges relating to intellectual property, supply chain challenges, consumer class actions, and business litigation; and take both buyers and sellers through due diligence and mergers, acquisitions, and investments.