Regulatory hot topics driving change within food contact
The FDA and Congress are signaling a major shift in how food contact materials (FCMs) are reviewed, authorized and monitored in the US, moving towards a more systematic, risk-based approach to chemical safety. At the same time, Canada is reviewing its food contact regulations to strengthen oversight of packaging chemicals and align with new requirements driven by its circular plastics economy. Companies should prepare for stricter standards and growing pressure to adopt safer alternatives, which will create even more complexity for regulatory professionals.
Join us for the ninth edition of Food Contact Regulations North America on 25 June 2026, where industry leaders and regulatory experts will come together to explore the most pressing challenges and hot topics. From evolving federal and state oversight to emerging compliance requirements, this conference provides an opportunity to gain clarity, share perspectives, and stay ahead of the change.
Full agenda and speakers to be released soon. In the meantime, please see the agenda from the previous edition here
Who should attend?
- Product compliance professionals working in FCMs and related supply chains
- Packaging product designers
- Food scientists and technologists
- Food processing engineers
- Product development technologists
- Technical service managers
- Purchasing and procurement personnel for FCMs
- Chemical companies
- Cookware manufacturers
- Foodservice companies
- Retailers
Join us virtually
Watch this event live (virtually) from the comfort of your desk. Shortly after the event, all the content will be available on demand, so you can catch up at your convenience.
Event highlights
As with all Chemical Watch Events & Training conferences, you will also benefit from:
- access to the world’s largest and most influential community of product safety professionals managing chemicals;
- a varied and engaging mixture of expert presentations, case studies and panel discussions; and
- opportunities to put your questions to our panel of speakers. Use the live chatbox to send in questions during the conference.
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