The EU Food Contact Legislation

This training is aiming to explain the regulation and non-regulation of food contact materials in the EU with distinction to the REACH and biocidal products regulations. It covers in particular the different regulation techniques for food contact materials (requirements for specific materials or substances, migration limits, declaration of conformity etc.) and explains the application of this legislation with reference to current cases and „hot topics“ on the EU market.

Learning by doing: This training includes practical exercises.

Learning objectives

• Know the basic EU Regulations with regards to food contact materials
• Understand the challenges of non-harmonised materials in the EU including paper, coatings, rubber, printing inks
• Understand the Technical Guidance for demonstrating compliance in the EU including testing requirements for plastics and other FCM, toxicity considerations and NIAS evaluations
• Learn about the EU policies and strategies affecting FCM

Who should attend this training?

Regulatory, scientific, quality assurance and legal professionals throughout the food packaging supply chain, dealing with the latest food packaging law developments in Europe

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