Food Contact Regulations Europe 2026

Gain insights into the current and future landscape for food contact materials (FCMs) in Europe and beyond at this must-attend event for professionals operating in the field.

 | Virtual conference

Addressing regulatory change in FCMs

Gain insights into the current and future landscape for food contact materials (FCMs) in Europe and beyond at this must-attend event for professionals operating in the field.

In Europe, legislation governing FCMs continues to evolve, as the European Commission advances its plans for a simplified regulatory framework. This new approach will require more transparency and communication throughout the supply chain. At the same time, concerns remain over regulatory divergence at the national level. Regulatory change is also underway outside of Europe, with amendments being introduced across many key jurisdictions.

Join experts from across the food contact supply chain, as they unpack current requirements and restrictions from Europe and beyond, offering practical guidance on how to navigate this complex and shifting regulatory environment. The conference will help attendees from the food packaging, kitchenware and food processing equipment supply chains in addressing the challenges of driving sustainable innovation while remaining compliant and food safe.

Highlighted key speakers:

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

Javier Jaramillo García

Product Regulatory Manager, Dow

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

Jonathan Briggs

Policy Officer – Food Contact Materials, DG SANTE, EU Commission

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

Tessa Slagter

Sustainable Innovation Manager Industrial Coatings, AkzoNobel

Regulatory content and sustainability intelligence

Anna Gergely

Senior Regulatory and Scientific Consultant, Crowell & Moring LLP

Key topics include

  • Overview of the general direction for the evolving regulatory landscape for food contact materials in the EU – hear directly from the European Commission.
  • Managing substances of concern and meeting purity requirements.
  • Regulating recycled content in FCMs and tracing recycled plastics through the supply chain.
  • Panel discussion on the current status and future outlook.
  • Practical insights – including the EuPIA good manufacturing practice update.
  • Explore practical implications and challenges of choosing more sustainable food contact materials.
sliced fruits in clear plastic packaging.

Who should attend?

  • Product compliance professionals working in FCMs and their supply chains
  • Packaging product designers
  • Product development technologists
  • Technical service managers
  • Food manufacturers
  • Packaging manufacturers
  • Cookware manufacturers
  • Foodservice companies
  • Retailers

Register today

Join your peers from across the European chemicals management sector and put your questions to our expert speakers from government, NGOs, industry and beyond during the dedicated Q&A sessions and panel discussions. 

You can choose to attend the full four-day event or just the days which are most relevant to you.

Book your place now