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Plastics & Paper for Food Contact Packaging

8-9 December 2026
Vienna, Austria

Call for papers now open

Submit an abstract by 29 May 2026

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Plastics & Paper for Food Contact Packaging (P&P)

The key meeting hub for the food contact industry

Organised by Smithers, Plastics & Paper for Food Contact Packaging (P&P) is a leading meeting hub for the food contact industry. In recent editions, over 150 food contact representatives have joined the conference to gain the latest industry insights and network face-to-face with global experts. 

The next conference will take place on 8-9 December 2026 at the Hotel Savoyen in Vienna.

Key Themes Include: 

  • Current and future regulatory considersations for the FCM industry
  • PPWR updates and the impact on FCM
  • PFAS and other chemicals of concern in FCM
  • Safety and communication along the supply chain
  • Recycled materials, NIAS and purity requirements
  • Inks and adhesives in FCM - regulatory updates, market expectation and challenges
  • Risk assessment of FCM
  • Testing, toxicology and barriers

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"The Plastics & Paper conference was a valuable experience, showcasing diverse perspectives from across the food and packaging industries, and service providers.  The breadth of speakers fostered insightful discussions on the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape."

Packaging Regulatory Compliance Specialist, GENERAL MILLS

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"As always a good mixture of catching up the new and draft regulations, insight from associates from industry and some practical examples."

Senior Project Manager FCM, Ducares B.V. trading as Triskelion
 

Sponsors

Labthink
Steptoe

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at P&P 2026?

Sponsoring and exhibiting at Plastics & Paper for Food Contact Packaging is a great opportunity to showcase your products and services to key players and decision makers from the industry, whilst ensuring that your name is positioned at the forefront of food contact activity.