Highlights

Risk management and risk assessment

• European Union update on food contact materials (FCM) in foodstuffs
• EFSA’s activities in the area of FCM

Scientific landscape

• Managing risks from FCM in official controls
• Revision of the BfR recommendation on rubber for FCM

Toxicological test / assessment methods

• Risk assessment of genotoxic carcinogens
• Relevant test methods for endocrine activity, neurotoxicity

Measuring and modelling

• Approach for NIAS evaluation by modelling measures

Approaches to non-harmonised FCM

• JRC baseline study for non-harmonised FCM and migration guidelines for plastics
• Industry position on the harmonisation of the regulation for inks

Hydrocarbons and oligomers

• Multiple exposure routes for hydrocarbons into foods
• Chemical characterisation of mineral hydrocarbons (MOSH and MOAH)

Analytics and assays

• Determination of NIAS in FCM
• Bio-assays and packaging safety assessments

Who do you meet?

Groups that should take part:

Managing directors, boards of directors, managers, consultants and scientists in the fields of: 

• Analysis 
• Quality assurance & control 
• Product safety 
• Raw material control 
• Regulatory affairs & support 
• Research & development 
• Toxicology

Sectors that should take part: 

• Food and drink industry
• Food trade 
• Packaging industry 
• Food inspection offices 
• Laboratories 
• Research institutes 
• Authorities 
• Professional associations