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.
Industry leaders and legislators from across the entire food contact supply chain join this event to dive deep into global food contact developments and initiatives, regulations, legislation and forecast the future industry landscape
Event Focusing on Europe
🗓️ Thursday 21 May 2026
🕑 14:00 - 17:00 CEST / 13:00 - 16:00 BST / 08:00 - 12:00 EDT
Event Focusing on Asia
🗓️ Friday 26 June 2026
🕑 15:30 - 19:30 UTC+8 / 09:30 - 13:30 CEST / 08:30 - 12:30 BST
Event Focusing on USA
🗓️ Taking place in Q4 with exact date to be confirmed
🕑 Timings to be confirmed
Why should you join:
Key themes for European focused event on 21 May...
Regulatory Outlook and Global Compliance
EU regulatory developments, end-user readiness and more
Substances and Restrictions
Printing inks, material safety, PFAS, PPWR and BPA
Testing and Risk
NIAS testing, local risk assessment, FCM GMP update
Confirmed to be joining Global Food Contact Europe online on 21 May includes...
"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
"If you want to learn about the latest updates on FCM then you are at the right place!" - Sustainability Director, CEPI
"A very well organised conference, with great speakers and presentations." - Corporate Buyer, AB Mauri
"A deep insight into the world of food contact materials and regulations. A lot of useful information and networking opportunities." - System Engineer, PCM Europe SAS
"Great overview of the evolving food contact regulations in main regions of the world." - Food Safety Regulatory Manager, Danone
