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EVENT OVERVIEW

THE LEADING FOOD CONTACT MATERIALS REGULATIONS EVENT

Global Food Contact provides a comprehensive overview of key regulatory and compliance developments affecting global food contact materials. Brand new for this year, the event will take place across a series of three online events with each one having a regional focus - Europe, Asia and USA.

"Very good, as always! Smithers Global Food Contact conference is a great way to keep up-to-date with all FCM regulations and trends."

- Regulator Affairs Analyst, PepsiCo

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About Global Food Contact

This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the critical regulatory and compliance shifts currently reshaping the food contact materials landscape in the US and the Americas.

It will offer crucial insights into the evolving state-level legislative environment, including an in-depth look at the patchwork of PFAS bans and the broader "MAHA" movement impacting chemical releases. The programme will address the complexities of the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) framework, and provide timely updates on international trade dynamics, specifically focusing on the Mercosur region.

Discussions will navigate the practical challenges of interstate commerce amidst varying PFAS restrictions, update the latest regulatory developments from Canada, and explore the management of emerging chemical risks.

WHY ATTEND

WHY ATTEND

why Global Food Contact is a must attend

Stay ahead of evolving U.S. food contact material (FCM) regulations

Understand emerging chemical restrictions and compliance strategies

Gain insights from regulatory experts and industry leaders

speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS already confirmed

Cynthia Scholten

Scientific Evaluator, Health Product and Food Branch

Health Canada

Dr. Marisa Padula

Scientific Researcher

CETEA/ITAL (Institute of Food Technology)

Dr. Sharon Koh-Fallet

Branch Chief, Regulatory Branch, Division of Food Contact Substances

 U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Details

Details

Event Details

 

WHEN

November 10, 2026
10:00 AM-12:30 PM

10:00–12:30 EST / 16:00–18:30 CET / 23:00–01:30 UTC+8

WHERE

Online

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