Save the Date: Contact-Sensitive Plastics Conference 2026

Exploring key EU developments, including PPWR, PFAS, and compliance in sustainable packaging.

The CFREP Conference 2026 will take place on 16–17 June 2026 in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and value chain stakeholders to discuss the latest regulatory and technical developments that are shaping the future of food-contact materials (FCM) and packaging sustainability.

The conference will address key EU regulatory and technical developments, with a focus on practical implementation and industry challenges.

Key Topics

The programme will cover:

  • Regulatory Outlook & PPWR Implementation: Including the FCM review, PFAS, and broader EU policy developments
  • Recycled Plastics for Food Contact: Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, including safety, traceability, and audit practices
  • Reuse Methodology & Circularity: Performance-based approaches and alignment with EU initiatives
  • Declaration of Compliance (DoC): Practical workshop on documentation, recycled content, and compliance requirements
  • Value Chain Roundtable: Exchange between producers, converters, recyclers, certifiers, and associations on priorities and challenges
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Programme Overview

The conference will include panel discussions, a dedicated workshop, and a roundtable session, providing both regulatory insights and practical perspectives.

  • Day 1 will focus on policy developments and technical discussions, followed by networking opportunities.
  • Day 2 will include a compliance-focused workshop and a value chain exchange, as well as a members plenary session.

Event Details

  • Dates: 16–17 June 2026
  • Location: Martin's Brussels Hotel, Brussels, Belgium (EU Quarter)

Further details on the agenda and confirmed speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

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About CFREP

CFREP brings together stakeholders across the food contact materials value chain to support safe, compliant, and sustainable solutions in line with evolving European regulatory frameworks.

Website: www.cfrep.eu

For media, please contact: tracey.nguyen@eupc.org

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