The "Father of modern food and drug law," Peter Hutt, joins EVOQ board of directors

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (April 9, 2025) — EVOQ, a nanoscience company that engineers novel nanoparticles for the life, material, and textile science industries, today announced the appointment of Peter Barton Hutt, former FDA Chief Counsel, to its board of directors. Widely recognized as the “Father of Modern Food and Drug Law,” Hutt joins at a pivotal moment as the company advances use of its nanoparticle platform across multiple industries.

“Peter’s deep regulatory expertise and healthcare policy leadership make him an invaluable addition to our board,” said Shaun Rothwell, CEO of EVOQ. “His guidance will be instrumental as we expand therapeutic and medical device options for our lead asset, EVQ-218, and look to other industries as well.”

During his tenure as Chief Counsel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Hutt transformed the agency’s regulatory approach by shifting from litigation-focused enforcement to a modern administrative law framework. His accomplishments include creating the nutrition label format still used today, establishing cost-effective compliance tools, and drafting landmark legislation such as the Drug Listing Act and Medical Device Amendments.

“I’m honored to join EVOQ during this exciting phase of development,” said Hutt. “The broad application of this innovative technology has tremendous potential to address significant public health challenges, particularly in combating infectious disease. EVOQ’s groundbreaking technology addresses numerous challenges associated with the limitations of nanomaterials in realizing their full potential.”

Hutt brings over six decades of food and drug law expertise, currently serving as Retired Partner in Residence for Covington & Burling LLP. Throughout his career, he has represented major trade associations and guided countless companies through regulatory processes. His influence extends to academia, having taught Food and Drug Law at Harvard Law School since 1994 and co-authored the leading casebook in the field. With over 175 published articles and book chapters on health policy, more than 100 Congressional testimonies, and service on numerous advisory boards including the National Academy of Medicine, Hutt brings unparalleled expertise to EVOQ.

The company’s initiatives span multiple sectors:

EVOQ Bio has developed an inhaled therapeutic using the nanoparticle EVQ-218 for the treatment of pulmonary bacterial infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The company recently completed a successful Pre-Investigational New Drug (pre-IND) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is confidently advancing toward Phase I clinical trials.

EVOQ MedTech integrates EVQ-218’s antimicrobial capabilities into medical devices to defend against a broad spectrum of contaminants like bacteria and fungi. The team is collaborating with leading catheter manufacturers with the aim of curbing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), impacting more than 1 million hospital patients annually.

FUZE Technologies serves the textile, hospitality, fitness, and workspace industries. Its antimicrobial technology approved by the Environmental Protection Agency is free of chemicals, toxicity, and environmental waste. FUZE is working with some of the world’s most notable brands, including Nike, Adidas, the New England Patriots, Marriott, and Hilton.

Beyond its current applications, the EVOQ metamaterial platform technology has the potential to impact multiple industries. In the energy sector: protecting critical infrastructure against corrosion while boosting battery performance and longevity. In agriculture: combating plant pathogens and enhancing food safety throughout the supply chain.

EVOQ is a metamaterials platform technology company that engineers novel metamaterial for the life, materials, and textile science industries. The company’s multi-patented, high-volume laser nanofabrication process creates uniform, sub-10 nm metamaterial with distinct surface chemistry. These properties represent a significant advancement in metamaterial science with the potential for a wide range of applications. To learn more, visit evoqnano.com.

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