Global Food Contact Materials Regulations

Essential information on global FCM compliance

During this training, we will take a closer look at the food contact material (FCM) regulations in force in the following countries and regions: the EU, Switzerland, US, Mercosur countries, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea and India, including concrete examples of migration testing conditions and key aspects related to migration studies (using case studies). We will also address the latest requirements for recycled plastics in food contact applications in the respective key markets. Each training module lasts 2.5 hours, and there will be time for questions from attendees.

Your trainers for will be from knoell.

Modules in the series*

• 28 May
  • FCM Regulations in EU for harmonised FCM, and migration testing conditions
  • FCM Regulations in Switzerland and migration testing conditions
• 29 May
  • FCM Regulations in EU for non-harmonised FCM, and migration testing conditions 
  • FCM Regulations in USA and migration testing conditions
• 30 May
  • FCM Regulations in Canada and migration testing conditions
• 31 May
  • FCM Regulations in China and migration testing conditions
  • Declaration of Compliance (DoC) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for FCM
• 5 June
  • FCM Regulations in Mercosur and migration testing conditions
  • Recycled plastics in food contact applications in key markets
• 6 June
  • FCM Regulations in South Korea and India, and migration testing conditions on FCM
  • Risk assessment for FCM substances (Intentionally Added Substance (IAS) and Non-Intentionally Added Substance (NIAS))
• 13 June
  • FCM Regulations in Japan and migration testing conditions

*Modules can be booked individually between 28 May-13 June. Email orders@chemicalwatch.com for more information. 

What can you expect from the course?

• A copy of all slides and on-demand content, both available after each module.
• Q&A with the knoell experts.
• Course limited to 30 attendees, to help ensure your questions are answered.
• Cost-efficient training opportunity with the chance to get the latest updates on FCM regulations without leaving your office/home.

Who should attend:

Regulatory Affairs Managers or Products Stewardship Specialists active in companies situated in different positions of the food contact supply chain, including

• raw material suppliers intended to be used in manufacturing of FCM and food contact articles
• industry scientists involved in the research & development (R&D) of innovative FCM and food contact articles
• converters or formulators
• brand owners of food contact materials (FCM) of any type i.e., plastic, paper and paperboard, metallic food containers, ceramics FCM, wooden food contact articles, printing inks for food contact applications, coatings, adhesives, etc.
• machinery / equipment (used in food processing industry) suppliers
• food packaging designers
• risk assessors and toxicologists

Exclusive discount for Chemical Watch members   

Members are entitled to a 15% discount on all Chemical
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Individual modules can also be booked for £300 each.  Email orders@chemicalwatch.com to book.

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On-demand content will be shared with attendees following the events.

Special offer! Attend a combination of food contact events

If you purchase tickets (for yourself or your colleagues) for all modules of this training course AND EITHER the Food Contact Regulations Europe OR the Food Contact Regulations North America conference, you are entitled to receive 10% off each ticket price, on top of any membership discount. Bookings must be made at the same time. Simply email events@chemicalwatch.com to claim this offer.  

Is this a key topic of interest for your business? We can run this training course exclusively for your organization, as a tailored learning experience. Email us at events@chemicalwatch.com for more information