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  1. Registration and coffee

  2. Welcome and introduction

    Leendert van Dijk Leendert van Dijk
    Director, Van Roxxam Consulting Pte. Ltd.
  3. Session 1: Key regional FCM regulatory developments

  4. Regulatory updates for FCMs in China

    • Overview of FCM management in China
    • Legal framework introduction 
    • Updates to FCM standards
    • 2025 updates and proposals to FCM rules
    • Compliance strategies
    Rongrong Ni Rongrong Ni
    Regulatory and Compliance Analyst, Enhesa Product Intelligence

  5. Developments on regulations in Japan

    • Overview of Japan’s FCM regulatory framework
    • Recent amendment to the positive list system
    • Testing, certification & documentation requirements
    • Japan’s FCM approach in regional & global context
    Lina Luo Lina Luo
    Senior Regulatory and Compliance Analyst, Enhesa Product Intelligence

  6. ASEAN countries and future harmonization

    Ms Liu Hui Ms Liu Hui
    Regulatory Affairs Manager, Food Contact Materials, knoell Shanghai, China

  7. Q&A session

  8. Refreshment break

  9. Session 2: Substances of concern

  10. Emerging issues in restricted substances – tms’s approach to manage Endocrine Disruptor Chemicals

    • The food packaging industry has been put under great pressure in terms of compliance, safety and restricted substances mangement. In this presentation, Melody will share tms’ experience to confront the challenge, covering
      • tms management approach via transparency methods
      • tms practical insight on management of concerned chemicals, including endocrine disruptor chemicals.
    Melody Meng Melody Meng
    Global compliance & packaging safety manager, tms

  11. Managing substances of concern in Asia-Pacific and globally: Approach from the food contact coating industry

    • EU ban of BPA and other hazardous bisphenols and derivatives
    • PFAS bans and restrictions in EU and US
    • Impact on Asia Pacific countries
    Sylvain Rannou Sylvain Rannou
    Regional Manager, Food Contact Regulatory Compliance AP, PPG Industries

  12. Regulatory approaches to managing substances of concern in FCMs

    Chen Hu Chen Hu
    Scientist, Keller and Heckman LLP, Shanghai Representative Office

  13. Q&A session

  14. Lunch and networking

  15. Session 3: Recycling

  16. National regulations and future outlook for recycled food contact materials in SE Asia

    • Overview on the regulatory development on recycle food contact material across key Southeast Asian markets
    • Circular economy challenges and opportunities, aligning recycle content requirement and managing food safety risks.
    • Strategic proposal for ASEAN level alignment on regulatory pathways and regional collaboration to support safe and scalable adoption of recycle packaging in food system.
    Shahrila Ishak Shahrila Ishak
    Head of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Food Industry Asia

  17. Decontamination, compliance & innovation: EU’s new rules for recycled food contact materials & packaging

    • EU regulation trends in recycled food contact materials
    • Solutions :
      • NIAS testing
      • Recycled content certification and verification – SGS Green Marks
      • Other solutions
    William Kan William Kan
    Technical Services Manager, SGS

  18. Recycling and food grade quality challenges due to migrants

    • Brief overview of the global regulatory landscape for packaging recycling with a focus on the use and certification of Post-Consumer Recyclate (PCR) in various applications.
    • Exploration of the risks posed to human health due to contamination in recycled plastic FCMs, and establishing a closed cycle system whilst also ensuring the safety of the recycled material prior to reintroduction into the food supply chain.
    • Examination of the recycling process: specific washing, decontamination and de-inking for the next generation of higher quality recyclate.
    Stephane Bertaux Stephane Bertaux
    Head of Brand Owner Collaboration & Sustainability, Siegwerk

  19. Q&A session

  20. Refreshment break

  21. Session 4: Practical insights and global challenges

  22. European insights: PPWR and REACH

    • The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) replaces the current Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive in the EU.
    • It aims to increase the sustainability of packaging and to align with the European Green Deal and Circular Economy goals. It has been adopted on 11th Feb. 2025, but most obligations for every actor in the supply chain who places packaging on the market will start in 2026.
    • PPWR includes ambitious objectives covering the entire life (and second life) of all types of packaging.
    Willi Muenninghoff Willi Muenninghoff
    APAC Director Health Science, Ramboll Korea LLC

  23. Industry perspective: Challenges and opportunities

    • Brief overview of sustainable packaging and commitment in sustainable packaging. 
    • Common challenges and opportunities in food safety compliance when exploring sustainable packaging options.
    • To strike a balance between sustainability packaging and food safety compliance to ensure that food safety remains uncompromised. 
    Esther Kan Esther Kan
    Senior Global Packaging Specifications Manager, Danone Singapore

  24. Q&A session

  25. Panel discussion: Balancing sustainability against compliance in FCMs

    An exploration of how different members of the packaging value chain are responding to changing legislative and sustainability requirements.

  26. End of conference

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