10:00–12:30 EST / 15:00–17:30 GMT / 16:00–18:30 CET / 23:00–01:30 UTC+8
This event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the critical regulatory and compliance shifts currently reshaping the food contact materials landscape in the US and the Americas. It will offer crucial insights into the evolving state-level legislative environment, including an in-depth look at the patchwork of PFAS bans and the broader "MAHA" movement impacting chemical releases. The programme will address the complexities of the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) framework, and provide timely updates on international trade dynamics, specifically focusing on the Mercosur region. Discussions will navigate the practical challenges of interstate commerce amidst varying PFAS restrictions, update the latest regulatory developments from Canada, and explore the management of emerging chemical risks.
Why should you join:
Industry experts include:
🔹 Dr. Sharon Koh-Fallet, U.S. FDA: PFAS state bans and the MAHA agenda
🔹 Daniel Rubenstein, Steptoe LLP: what the GRAS Proposed Rule could mean for your regulatory and legal assessments
🔹 Dr. Marisa Padula, CETEA/ITAL: new MERCOSUR resolutions on silicone, plus revisions for cellulosic and plastic materials
🔹 Kimberly Sheehy, Tekni-Plex: managing federal and state requirements for interstate commerce, from chemical regulations to EPR and recycled content
🔹 Cynthia Scholten, Health Canada: recycled plastics, chemicals of concern and the Food Packaging Materials Program Review
The morning is chaired by Dr. Alistair Irvine of Smithers.