{"id":3509,"date":"2026-04-25T13:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T13:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/team\/dr-carsten-oelrichs\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T11:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T11:56:34","slug":"dr-carsten-oelrichs","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/www.zenk.com\/en\/team\/dr-carsten-oelrichs\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Carsten Oelrichs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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JUVE 2020: “An absolutely knowledgeable food lawyer” (competitor)<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Profile<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Dr. Carsten Oelrichs is partner with ZENK.<\/p>\n

For several years running, he has been named by JUVE as one of Germany\u2019s leading lawyers in the food law field.<\/p>\n

Within the ranking \u201cGermany\u2019s Best Lawyers\u201d, surveyed annually by the U.S. publisher Best Lawyers and the German cooperation partner Handelsblatt, Dr. Oelrichs has also been repeatedly listed among Germany\u2019s best business lawyers for years. In 2024, he was recognized as \u201cLawyer of the Year 2024\u201d in Food Law.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Food Law,\u00a0
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Food Deal Team<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Born in Helgoland in 1966, Dr. Carsten Oelrichs trained as an industrial business administrator before going on to study law at the University of Hamburg, where he also worked as a research assistant at the Chair of Commercial, Shipping and Business Law. He received his doctorate in 1998, with a thesis on \u201cCreditor Participation and Voting Bans in New Insolvency Proceedings\u201d.<\/p>\n

Dr. Oelrichs has been a lawyer at ZENK since 1998.
Dr. Oelrichs is chairman of the legal committee of the Food Association Germany (Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e. V.), the main organization for the German food industry, and a member of the Board of Trustees. He is co-author of the Munich Commentary [M\u00fcnchener Kommentar] on the Law Against Unfair Competition (UWG) and the Guide to Food Labelling [Praxishandbuch Lebensmittelkennzeichnung].<\/p>\n

Dr. Oelrichs is partner with HFS Hanseatic Food Science.<\/p>\n

Herr Dr. Oelrichs ist Partner der HFS Hanseatic Food Science.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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German, English<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027 \/ Handelsblatt Ranking 2026 “Germany\u2019s Best Lawyers” in the sections Health Law, Food Law and Advertising Law<\/p>\n

\u201cLeading Partner 2025\u201d, Legal 500 Germany Ranking 2025<\/p>\n

\u201cabsolutely knowledgeable food lawyer\u201d (competitor), JUVE 2024\/2025<\/p>\n

\u201cprofessionally and personally convincing\u201d (client), JUVE 2023\/2024<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team \u2026 based in Hamburg, is one of the undisputed market leaders in food law. It is therefore the only one that has developed such an exposed market position from a broadly based law firm. The 3 partners serve a remarkably broad spectrum of companies, and it is almost impossible to pinpoint individual products. Even competitors recognize that \u201cstrong clients\u201d are advised. This broad experience also contributes to the team regularly acquiring new clients, including from abroad. The range of advice is completed by an established trademark and competition law practice and experience with industry-specific crises.\u201d, JUVE 2020\/2021<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Publications<\/h2> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ersatzzutatenkennzeichnung und Irref\u00fchrungseignung \u2013 Konsequenzen der EuGH-Rechtsprechung f\u00fcr die Gestaltung von Lebensmittelaufmachungen | ZLR 2\/2023<\/a><\/p>

Zum tabakrechtlichen Zusatzstoffregime \u2013 Voraussetzungen und Grenzen des Inverkehrbringungsverbotes nach \u00a7 4 i.V.m. Anlage 1 TabakerzV | ZLR 4\/2021<\/a><\/p>

Neue Regeln fu\u0308r erga\u0308nzende bilanzierte Dia\u0308ten? Auswirkungen der Dia\u0308trechtsreform auf Lebensmittel fu\u0308r besondere medizinische Zwecke | ZLR 3\/2021<\/a><\/p>

4. Verwaltungsgericht Augsburg \u2013 \u201eTabakfreie Nicopods\u201c | ZLR 1\/2021<\/a><\/p>

Betriebsbeschra\u0308nkungen von Lebensmittelunternehmen \u2013 Beh\u00f6rdliche Ma\u00dfnahmen und Rechtsfolgen nach dem Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) bei fallenden Corona-Infektionszahlen,_Recht Zeitschrift fu\u0308r Europa\u0308isches | LMR 2\/2020<\/a><\/p>

Lebensmittelunternehmen in der Corona-Krise \u2013 amtliche \u00dcberwachung, beh\u00f6rdliche Gefahrenabwehr und Entsch\u00e4digungen nach dem Infektionsschutzgesetz | ZLR 3\/2020<\/a><\/p>

Ende der OHNE GENTECHNIK-Kennzeichnung f\u00fcr Lebensmittel in Deutschland? | ZLR 1\/2020<\/a><\/p>

Rechtsprechung des 3. Oberverwaltungsgerichts Sachsen-Anhalt zu \u201eGelenk-Tabletten Plus\u201c | ZLR 6\/2018\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Wie Wasser zu einem Lebensmittel wird | Food & Recht 1\/2018<\/a><\/p>

Nat\u00fcrliches Mineralwasser \u2013 EuGH, 24.6.2015 | ZLR 6\/2015<\/a><\/p>

1. Obergerichtliche Entscheidung zur N\u00e4hrwertkennzeichnung in Deutschland Ern\u00e4hrung, 6\/2015<\/a><\/p>

Urteilsanmerkung zu \u201ePraebiotik\u201c (BGH, I ZR 178\/12, Urteil vom 26.2.2014 | ZLR 3\/2014<\/a><\/p>

Umstellung der Etiketten in K\u00fcrze \u2013 Neue Kennzeichnungsvorgaben f\u00fcr Lebensmittel | Getr\u00e4nke! 2\/2014<\/a><\/p>

Clean Labeling \u2013 Werbung mit Selbstverst\u00e4ndlichkeiten | dmz 4\/2014<\/a><\/p>

Die Kennzeichnung nat\u00fcrlicher Aromen \u2013 Tanz der Molek\u00fcle?, Festschrift f\u00fcr Matthias Horst<\/a><\/p>

Biomineralwasser | ZLR 3\/2013\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Die Gegenprobe im Gemeinschaftsrecht, Festschrift f\u00fcr Michael Welsch<\/a><\/p>

Zum Umgang von Lebensmittelunternehmern mit NGOs | Food & Recht Praxis 4\/2012<\/a><\/p>

LMIV \u2013 Herausforderungen f\u00fcr die Praxis | 1\/2013<\/a><\/p>

Informationspflichten nach der HCVO | ZLR 6\/2008<\/a><\/p>

Anmerkungen zum OLG Hamburg \u201eGinkgo-Kapseln\u201c | ZLR 2\/2009\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Verbraucherschutz auf dem Vormarsch | BIO Recht 1\/2010<\/a><\/p>

Die Macht der NGOs, 2012<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Online Seminar Muva-Qualita\u0308tstage|<\/a>
Milchwirtschaftliches Zentrum Bayern Kempten\/Allg\u00e4u
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Lebensmittelrechtliche Online-Seminare der AfP<\/a><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Profile<\/h2>\n

Dr. Carsten Oelrichs is partner with ZENK.<\/p>

For several years running, he has been named by JUVE as one of Germany\u2019s leading lawyers in the food law field.<\/p>

Within the ranking \u201cGermany\u2019s Best Lawyers\u201d, surveyed annually by the U.S. publisher Best Lawyers and the German cooperation partner Handelsblatt, Dr. Oelrichs has also been repeatedly listed among Germany\u2019s best business lawyers for years. In 2024, he was recognized as \u201cLawyer of the Year 2024\u201d in Food Law.<\/p>\n

Skills<\/h2>\n

Food Law,\u00a0
Competition & Industrial Property Rights,\u00a0
Food Deal Team<\/p>\n

About<\/h2>\n

Born in Helgoland in 1966, Dr. Carsten Oelrichs trained as an industrial business administrator before going on to study law at the University of Hamburg, where he also worked as a research assistant at the Chair of Commercial, Shipping and Business Law. He received his doctorate in 1998, with a thesis on \u201cCreditor Participation and Voting Bans in New Insolvency Proceedings\u201d.<\/p>

Dr. Oelrichs has been a lawyer at ZENK since 1998.
Dr. Oelrichs is chairman of the legal committee of the Food Association Germany (Lebensmittelverband Deutschland e. V.), the main organization for the German food industry, and a member of the Board of Trustees. He is co-author of the Munich Commentary [M\u00fcnchener Kommentar] on the Law Against Unfair Competition (UWG) and the Guide to Food Labelling [Praxishandbuch Lebensmittelkennzeichnung].<\/p>

Dr. Oelrichs is partner with HFS Hanseatic Food Science.<\/p>

Herr Dr. Oelrichs ist Partner der HFS Hanseatic Food Science.<\/p>\n\"Dr.\n

Languages<\/h2>\n

German, English<\/p>\n

Awards<\/h2>\n

Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027 \/ Handelsblatt Ranking 2026 \"Germany\u2019s Best Lawyers\" in the sections Health Law, Food Law and Advertising Law<\/p>

\u201cLeading Partner 2025\u201d, Legal 500 Germany Ranking 2025<\/p>

\u201cabsolutely knowledgeable food lawyer\u201d (competitor), JUVE 2024\/2025<\/p>

\u201cprofessionally and personally convincing\u201d (client), JUVE 2023\/2024<\/p>

\u201cThe team \u2026 based in Hamburg, is one of the undisputed market leaders in food law. It is therefore the only one that has developed such an exposed market position from a broadly based law firm. The 3 partners serve a remarkably broad spectrum of companies, and it is almost impossible to pinpoint individual products. Even competitors recognize that \u201cstrong clients\u201d are advised. This broad experience also contributes to the team regularly acquiring new clients, including from abroad. The range of advice is completed by an established trademark and competition law practice and experience with industry-specific crises.\u201d, JUVE 2020\/2021<\/p>\n

Publications<\/h2>\n

Ersatzzutatenkennzeichnung und Irref\u00fchrungseignung \u2013 Konsequenzen der EuGH-Rechtsprechung f\u00fcr die Gestaltung von Lebensmittelaufmachungen | ZLR 2\/2023<\/a><\/p>

Zum tabakrechtlichen Zusatzstoffregime \u2013 Voraussetzungen und Grenzen des Inverkehrbringungsverbotes nach \u00a7 4 i.V.m. Anlage 1 TabakerzV | ZLR 4\/2021<\/a><\/p>

Neue Regeln fu\u0308r erga\u0308nzende bilanzierte Dia\u0308ten? Auswirkungen der Dia\u0308trechtsreform auf Lebensmittel fu\u0308r besondere medizinische Zwecke | ZLR 3\/2021<\/a><\/p>

4. Verwaltungsgericht Augsburg \u2013 \u201eTabakfreie Nicopods\u201c | ZLR 1\/2021<\/a><\/p>

Betriebsbeschra\u0308nkungen von Lebensmittelunternehmen \u2013 Beh\u00f6rdliche Ma\u00dfnahmen und Rechtsfolgen nach dem Infektionsschutzgesetz (IfSG) bei fallenden Corona-Infektionszahlen,_Recht Zeitschrift fu\u0308r Europa\u0308isches | LMR 2\/2020<\/a><\/p>

Lebensmittelunternehmen in der Corona-Krise \u2013 amtliche \u00dcberwachung, beh\u00f6rdliche Gefahrenabwehr und Entsch\u00e4digungen nach dem Infektionsschutzgesetz | ZLR 3\/2020<\/a><\/p>

Ende der OHNE GENTECHNIK-Kennzeichnung f\u00fcr Lebensmittel in Deutschland? | ZLR 1\/2020<\/a><\/p>

Rechtsprechung des 3. Oberverwaltungsgerichts Sachsen-Anhalt zu \u201eGelenk-Tabletten Plus\u201c | ZLR 6\/2018\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Wie Wasser zu einem Lebensmittel wird | Food & Recht 1\/2018<\/a><\/p>

Nat\u00fcrliches Mineralwasser \u2013 EuGH, 24.6.2015 | ZLR 6\/2015<\/a><\/p>

1. Obergerichtliche Entscheidung zur N\u00e4hrwertkennzeichnung in Deutschland Ern\u00e4hrung, 6\/2015<\/a><\/p>

Urteilsanmerkung zu \u201ePraebiotik\u201c (BGH, I ZR 178\/12, Urteil vom 26.2.2014 | ZLR 3\/2014<\/a><\/p>

Umstellung der Etiketten in K\u00fcrze \u2013 Neue Kennzeichnungsvorgaben f\u00fcr Lebensmittel | Getr\u00e4nke! 2\/2014<\/a><\/p>

Clean Labeling \u2013 Werbung mit Selbstverst\u00e4ndlichkeiten | dmz 4\/2014<\/a><\/p>

Die Kennzeichnung nat\u00fcrlicher Aromen \u2013 Tanz der Molek\u00fcle?, Festschrift f\u00fcr Matthias Horst<\/a><\/p>

Biomineralwasser | ZLR 3\/2013\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Die Gegenprobe im Gemeinschaftsrecht, Festschrift f\u00fcr Michael Welsch<\/a><\/p>

Zum Umgang von Lebensmittelunternehmern mit NGOs | Food & Recht Praxis 4\/2012<\/a><\/p>

LMIV \u2013 Herausforderungen f\u00fcr die Praxis | 1\/2013<\/a><\/p>

Informationspflichten nach der HCVO | ZLR 6\/2008<\/a><\/p>

Anmerkungen zum OLG Hamburg \u201eGinkgo-Kapseln\u201c | ZLR 2\/2009\u00a0<\/a><\/p>

Verbraucherschutz auf dem Vormarsch | BIO Recht 1\/2010<\/a><\/p>

Die Macht der NGOs, 2012<\/a><\/p>\n

Events<\/h2>\n

Online Seminar Muva-Qualita\u0308tstage|<\/a>
Milchwirtschaftliches Zentrum Bayern Kempten\/Allg\u00e4u
| Online | 21.-22.10.2021\u00a0<\/p>

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