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2025 AGENDA RELEASED! All times are in UTC+8
Day One - 15 July, Tuesday Day Two - 16 July, Wednesday
session 1: Global FCM Regulatory Updates (Part1)
Updates and implementation progress on China's food contact regulations
In the second half of 2024, China implemented revised versions of key standards, including GB 4806.7, GB 4806.9, and GB 4806.14, and their impact on industry and regulatory compliance is gradually becoming evident. At the beginning of 2025, Amendment No. 1 to GB 9685 was issued, alongside updates to testing methods—particularly for phthalate compounds—and the introduction of migration limits for certain high-priority substances. Since its implementation, GB 31604.59 has begun influencing industry practices, with preliminary effects on compliance assessments. The revision work for food-contact coatings, coated products, and silicone rubber products is nearing completion, with expectations for official release within the year. Additionally, this session will explore future policy trends regarding reusing rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) in food contact materials.
Dr. Zhaohui Wang | Director, Beijing Institute of Product Quality Supervision and Inspection
Japan’s FCM Regulatory Landscape: Insights on the Updated Positive List and Path to Compliance
  • Overview of Japan FCM regulation
  • The key highlight in the latest amendment as per MHLW Notification No. 196 of 2020 including:
            - Positive list system  (before and after the transition period)
            - Declaration of compliance
  • The latest development of the positive list system and new test requirement
  • Route to compliance from raw materials to final products

Nick Cheng | Manager – Food Contact materials, Business Stream Products, Asia Pacific and Greater China Region, TUV Rheinland Japan
Korean Food Safety Regulations: Food Contact Materials, Recycled Packaging, and PFAS Policy
  • Overview of Korean Food Hygiene Laws and Regulations - with a focus on food contact materials
  • Management Standards for Recycled Food Utensils, Containers, and Packaging in Korea
  • Status of PFAS Policy in Korea

SeoWon Kim | Chief Manager, CIRS Group Korea
Networking tea break
Session 2: Setting the Foundation for FCM Safety and Sustainability
Future trends of Sustainable FCM
  • Sustainable materials for food packaging -
  • Compostable
  • The application of recycled materials
  • Reusable

Chris Peloso | Product Safety Director - Asia Pacific , Amcor Flexibles
Chemical recycling and food safety
Coming soon
Jiaqi Yuan | Asia Product Stewardship Leader, Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Dow Chemical
On the use of Food-Grade Recycled PET – regulatory and circular economy perspective
Marc Cruz Cox | Director for Stakeholder Relations, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP)
Lunch break
Recycled plastics for food contact products - safety assessment and compliance requirements
Professor Marco Zhong | Laboratory Director, National reference laboratory for Food Contact Material - IQTC
Sustainable versus Conventional Material in Times of Improved Chemical Analysis – feasible?1330
  • Balance between sustainable and safe food contact materials
  • Are sustainable and/or recycled materials safe?
  • Increasing safety requirements like NIAS
  • Are data from different laboratories comparable?
  • Can manufacturer issue a DoCs?

Dr. Thomas Gude | Owner, Thomas Gude GmbH
Session 3: Chemicals of Concern and Safety Research
Management of concerned substances in food packaging and operating supplies
Chemicals are used in the manufacturing of food packaging and operating supplies. tms is dedicated to providing compliant and sustainable solutions to its customers. In this presentation, Melody from tms will give an introduction on the compliance approach via increasing chemical transparency throughout the supply chain. Efficient measures of managing concerned substances in food packaging are developed by tms compliance team and are applied to fulfill the increasing food contact regulatory requirements at both global and local levels. This presentation will also share successful management experience of key concerned chemicals like Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals.
Dr. Melody Meng | Global Compliance & Packaging Safety Manager, tms/HAVI Group
Networking tea break
Reliability of NIAS non-targeted screening in food packaging materials
Regulations require manufacturers to assess the potential health risks associated with the presence of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in food contact materials. NIAS includes, but is not limited to, contaminants, degradation products, and impurities.

The goal of this presentation is to evaluate Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in various types of recycled plastics, such as rPET, rPO (rPP and rPE), and rPS, by comparing different techniques using semi-quantitative screening tests. To achieve this, chromatographic techniques were used to detect potential contaminants in different types of recycled plastics: rPET, rPS, and rPO (rPE and rPP).

The use of these advanced chromatographic techniques allows for a comprehensive assessment of NIAS in recycled plastics, enabling a more accurate evaluation of potential contaminants in food contact materials. This approach not only ensures compliance with EU regulations but also contributes to improving the safety and sustainability of recycled plastic materials used in the food industry.
Cristina Lugli | Business Development Manager for Product Safety & Sustainability Area , Ecol Studio
Session 4: Global FCM Regulatory Updates(Part2)
Different requirements for PFAS in food contact materials in different U.S. states
There is no consistency in US state regulations on PFAS across the US states, which is annoying for anybody who's going into the USA. The presentation will give an introduction to the different requirements of different states to PFAS.
Dr. Jessica Cooper | Chemistry Specialist, Steptoe LLP
Potential for globally harmonizing risk assessment protocols for FCMs
The regulatory approaches of 8 different regions to risk-assessing FCMs are compared and contrasted. Suggestions for possible ways to harmonize the different approaches will be made.
Peter Oldring | Regulatory Affairs Manager - Europe, The Sherwin-Williams Company
Regulatory Evolution in Food Contact Materials: EU Framework Review & UK Implementation Challenges
In this presentation, Dr Alistair Irvine will describe the ongoing programme by the European Commission to review and replace the Framework Regulation on food contact materials and also the UK legislation on food contact.
  • Review of EU Framework Regulation and Possible ways forward for EU Regulation of Food Contact Materials
  • Development of UK Food Contact Regulations and possible implementation gaps from EU regulations.

Dr. Alistair Irvine | Food Contact Compliance, Smithers
FCM regulations in EU along with some case studies from the perspective of a brand owner
Dr. Claudia Pasti | Group Leader Regulatory & Packaging Regulatory Manager, Nestlé
Session 5: Materials Here from the Industry: Good Practice, Challenges, Other Hot Topics
Regulatory enforcement and challenges in the ink industry and other hot issues in the FCM industry
  • New requirements from EU ink framework and additional guidance about to publish
  • Guideline for risk assessment – Non-intentionally added substances
  • Regulatory requirement in Europe regarding recycled packaging
  • Other regulations affecting the FCM industry

Evert Delbanco, Ph.D | Director Food Safety & Toxicology, Siegwerk
End of Day One Conference
Session 5: Materials Here from the Industry: Good Practice, Challenges, Other Hot Topics
Safe & Compliance Adhesives for Sustainable FCM by Henkel
1.    Henkel Food Packaging Initiative – Food Safety Compliance
  • High-concern chemical substances (e.g. BPA & PFAS)
  • NIAS in FCM
2.    Henkel Food Packaging Initiative – Sustainability
  • Innovations in recycling, sustainability and composting– Future Trends
3.    Global FCM Regulatory updates
4.    FCM Value Chain on Food Contact Safety
Wen-Gie Siew | Regional PSRA Director - Asia Pacific, Henkel
Panel Discussion: Lifting the lid on safe and sustainable food packaging
Join industry leaders as we unpack the challenges and innovations in food packaging. This session will explore how to balance food safety, sustainability, and functionality while meeting evolving regulations and consumer demands.
  • Latest advancements in sustainable packaging materials
  • Ensuring food safety while reducing environmental footprint
  • Regulatory landscape and global standards
  • The future of circular packaging systems
Emily Thomas, Sustainable Packaging Lead, Packaging Innovation Team, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
Chris Peloso, Product Safety Manager - Asia Pacific, Amcor Flexibles
Naeem Mady, Vice President, Regulatory Market Access, Intertek Assuris
Eric Gu, Senior Regulatory Counselor, Keller and Heckman
Networking tea break
The (EU) No 2024/3190 regulation on BPA and other hazardous bisphenols and derivatives in food contact materials and its impact on Asia Pacific countries
(EU) No 2024/3190 is the new regulation on bisphenol A (BPA) and other hazardous bisphenols and bisphenol derivatives in food contact materials. It entered into force the 20th January 2025 in the EU. This regulation has several implications for the industry, both within and outside of the EU. This presentation will detail the requirements of this regulation illustrating the various scenarios and associated timelines and managing non-compliance. It will also highlight a number of aspects of the regulation which requires further clarification, and the resulting interactions between industry and EU authority. Furthermore, the impact of this regulation on countries outside the EU will be shared, including the potential impact on local production and food contact regulations.
Sylvain Rannou | Regional Manager, Food Contact Regulatory Compliance AP, PPG
Session 6: Regulatory Landscape and Guidance of Cosmetics Packaging
The Evolution and Latest Requirements of Cosmetics Packaging Materials in China
  • The Evolution of Cosmetics Packaging Material in China
  • Guidelines for Evaluating the Compatibility of Cosmetics Packaging Materials
  • Countermeasure Strategy

Chunlin Shen | Associate Director, APAC Product Safety and Toxicology , Estée Lauder Companies Innovation R&D (China) Co., Ltd
Regulatory Landscape and Guidance of Cosmetics Packaging in EU
  • General information on cosmetics packaging and European regulatory requirements
  • Presentation of applicable European guidelines, including Cospatox 2024
  • How to ensure safety? Testing plan and safety assessment

Anne-Sophie Moriceau | Product Safety Manager – Materials, Intertek Assuris France
Lunch break
Session 7: Exclusive Insights from Intertek
Updates on the APAC FCM regulations in China, Japan, Korea and ASEAN countries
  • Regulation Structure of FCM in China
  • Positive List System for Food Contact Materials in Japan
  • Updates of FCM regulations in Korea and ASEAN countries

Effy Ji | Sr. Regulatory Specialist, Food Contact Service, Intertek Assuris APAC
FCM regulations and key progresses_India and Middle East
  • Overview of FSSAI and the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018
  • Specific regulatory requirements for primary food packaging materials, including plastics, paper, and board
  • Latest regulatory developments and updates in India
  • Overview of the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2022 
  • Overview GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) in Middle East
  • Key GSO standards for Food-Contact materials: GSO 839/2021, GSO 1863:2021, GSO 2700/2022 in Middle East

Sunanda Kadam | Regional General Manager- India & Middle East, Intertek Assuris
Food Contact Regulations and key Developments in the European Union
  • Overview of the main regulations (EC) 1935/3004, (EC) 2023/2006, (EU) 10/2011 EU, and (EU) 2022/1616.
  • Recent amendments to the existing FCM regulations.
  • Key compliance pathways and implications for industry stakeholders.

Emmi Heino | Food Contact Supply Chain Specialist, Intertek Assuris
US FDA Food Contact Trends (US Team)
  • Overview of pathways to compliance including USA 21 CFR, GRAS, TOR, and FCN submissions 
  • Importance of food contact compliance across the supply chain
  • Hot topics in food contact compliance (Current regulatory issues in food contact materials compliance)

Jennifer Cioffi | Senior Manager, Regulatory Notifications & Compliance , Intertek Assuris USA
End of conference