Event Overview for the Packaging Industry

FCM Online Training: The EU Food Contact Legislation

16 March 2026 | Online

Learning by doing: This training includes practical exercises and explains how food contact materials (FCM) are regulated in the EU and how to evaluate the safety of food packaging. It covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of EU FCM legislation – notably providing guidance on establishing compliance with EU requirements – to the latest developments and "hot topics" in the EU market, e.g. mineral oil and BPA.

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Online Conference: Implementing the PPWR

21 May 2026 | Online

Get a concise update on the latest developments of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its impact on national implementation. Discuss with leading experts how the new requirements challenge the industries – and where practical opportunities for compliant, safe and sustainable solutions emerge.

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International Conference: Residues of Food Contact Materials in Food

28 and 29 October 2026 | Dusseldorf und via Live Stream

For many years now, this conference has been a major event for manufacturers of packaging materials and food producers. Participants will discuss how migrating substances from recycled plastics, paper based packaging, coatings, adhesives, mineral oil, bisphenol A and other undesirable elements affect the packaged food.

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