Global Outlook for Food Contact Regulation

Global Outlook for Food Contact Regulation

From EU Reforms to FDA Issues, Discover What’s Next for Global Food Contact Regulation

On-demand presentation with Dr Alistair Irvine
Duration: 40 minutes
Recorded: September 2025

Food contact regulations are evolving rapidly. Supply chains are globalising, sustainability pressures are growing, and regulatory authorities across the world are stepping up oversight. Decisions taken outside the immediate food contact sector - from international trade agreements to circular economy targets - are reshaping compliance obligations for packaging and materials.

In this recorded presentation, Food Contact Expert at Smithers, Dr Alistair Irvine, explains what these changes mean for businesses operating in the food contact space, and why the community cannot stay isolated from wider events.

Listen now to hear about:

  • The role and purpose of food contact legislation
  • Big trends that will affect the industry over the next few years
  • EU moves toward completion of harmonised legislation
  • Current FDA issues and U.S. market considerations
  • Global fragmentation and partial alignment
  • Sustainability and circular economy pressures
  • International trade issues and supply-chain impacts

Who should watch?

Regulatory professionals, packaging developers, quality and safety managers, sourcing leaders, brand owners, converters, and material suppliers who need to understand where global food contact regulation is heading.

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