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Free for members / DKK 3,100 for non-members
It is once again time for our annual update on regulatory developments in the field of food contact materials (FCMs).
The meeting will take place in person in Aarhus, with the option to participate online.
The EU continues to develop its legislation on food contact materials. Several new legislative measures have been introduced, including amendments to Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, Regulation (EU) 2024/3190, and guidance relating to Regulation (EU) 2025/40. Overall, however, it has been a relatively quiet year.
Nevertheless, significant developments are taking place at national level across EU Member States and within the Council of Europe. The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) continues to update its recommendations, Denmark has a new executive order under consultation, and the Netherlands has introduced new requirements for ceramics. The Council of Europe is also working on new guidance for paper and board.
At the same time, other legislation, such as REACH and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), also affects the food contact materials sector.
For companies exporting food and food contact materials, such as packaged foods, production equipment and kitchenware, it is essential to understand the regulatory requirements in their export markets. Failure to comply with national requirements may result in products being rejected.
Similarly, companies importing products need to be familiar with the regulatory situation in countries such as China and Japan. This provides a stronger basis for discussing and assessing compliance documentation for imported goods.
During the meeting, we will review the status and development of global food contact material legislation and discuss regulatory challenges relevant to your business, covering the import and export of everything from production equipment to egg cups.
A representative from the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration will review and discuss ongoing legislative developments in the EU and Denmark. Topics may include the Plastics Regulation, revision of the Framework Regulation, regulation of fluorinated substances, recycled plastics and the new Danish Executive Order on food contact materials.
Senior Consultant Jens Sinding will review and discuss the status and development of national legislation in EU and EEA countries, as well as the UK. He will also provide an overview of regulatory developments in a wide range of relevant third countries and regions, including Asia, North America and South America.
We will once again examine developments in Food Contact Notifications and Threshold of Regulation (ToR) exemptions in the USA, changes relating to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substances, and developments in US state-level legislation, including California Proposition 65.
We will also follow regulatory developments in China and Japan.
Regarding international trends, we will look at the substances currently receiving the greatest regulatory attention and explore other emerging developments affecting the sector.
The meeting will provide you with a comprehensive overview of global food contact material legislation and valuable insights into upcoming regulatory changes that may affect your business.
Free for members of the ERFA Club for Food Contact Materials, with up to two participants per company. Additional participants are charged DKK 1,300 excluding VAT per person.
The meeting is included as part of the ERFA Club's activities, but participation is also open to non-members at a fee of DKK 3,100 excluding VAT per person.
08.00 | 08.30 | Registration, breakfast and access to Microsoft Teams. |
08.30 | 08.40 | Part 1: Welcome and introduction to the programme and speakers, |
08.40 | 09.30 | Regulatory status and developments in EU member states, • France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Belgium • National legislation • New initiatives and regulatory updates |
09.30 | 09.40 | Questions and discussion |
09.40 | 09.50 | Break |
09.50 | 11.30 | Latest regulatory developments in the EU and Denmark, Topics may include: • Amendments to regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and developments in EU food contact material legislation • Revision of the Framework Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 • Status of PFAS and bisphenols, including declaration requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 • Developments and implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616 • Update of Danish Executive Order No 681 • Other relevant topics |
11.30 | 11.40 | Questions and discussion |
11.40 | 12.30 | Lunch break |
12.30 | 12.50 | Regulatory status and developments in EEA countries and an overview of council of Europe guidelines, • Iceland, Norway and Switzerland • National legislation • New initiatives and regulatory updates |
12.50 | 13.00 | Questions and discussion |
13.00 | 14.05 | Regulatory status and developments in third countries, part 1, • USA: Federal and state legislation, including California Proposition 65 • Canada • China: New and amended GB standards • Japan: New legislation • South Korea |
14.05 | 14.15 | Questions and discussion |
14.15 | 14:30 | Break |
14.30 | 15.15 | Regulatory status and developments in third countries, part 2, • United Kingdom • Türkiye • India • Other Asian countries, Indonesia and Azerbaijan • Gulf States • Australia and New Zealand • MERCOSUR • EurAsEC |
15.15 | 15.25 | Questions and discussion |
15.25 | 15.50 | International trends, |
15.50 | 16.00 | Closing remarks and end of programme |
Reach out to Jens Sinding for more information.