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    "subtitle": "Exploring key EU developments, including PPWR, PFAS, and compliance in sustainable packaging.",
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    "body": "<p>The <a href=\"http://google.com/url?sa=j&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.co.uk%2Fe%2Fcfrep-conference-2026-tickets-1985378338054%3Futm-campaign%3Dsocial%26utm-content%3Dattendeeshare%26utm-medium%3Ddiscovery%26utm-term%3Dlisting%26utm-source%3Dcp%26aff%3Debdsshcopyurl&amp;uct=1768402932&amp;usg=wfkFkAok7Py5Z7Zbk4IBwiWG-18.&amp;opi=73833047&amp;source=chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CFREP Conference 2026</strong></a> will take place on <strong>16&ndash;17 June 2026 in Brussels</strong>, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and value chain stakeholders to discuss the latest regulatory and technical developments that are shaping the <strong>future of food-contact materials (FCM) and packaging sustainability.</strong></p><p>The conference will address key <strong>EU regulatory and technical developments</strong>, with a focus on practical implementation and industry challenges.</p><h4 id=\"key-topics\" ><strong>Key Topics</strong></h4><p>The programme will cover:</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Regulatory Outlook &amp; PPWR Implementation:</strong> Including the FCM review, PFAS, and broader EU policy developments</span></li><li><span><strong>Recycled Plastics for Food Contact: </strong>Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/1616, including safety, traceability, and audit practices</span></li><li><span><strong>Reuse Methodology &amp; Circularity: </strong>Performance-based approaches and alignment with EU initiatives</span></li><li><span><strong>Declaration of Compliance (DoC): </strong>Practical workshop on documentation, recycled content, and compliance requirements</span></li><li><span><strong>Value Chain Roundtable: </strong>Exchange between producers, converters, recyclers, certifiers, and associations on priorities and challenges</span></li></ul><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cfrep-conference-2026-tickets-1985378338054\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Register here</a>\n<h4 id=\"programme-overview\" ><strong>Programme Overview</strong></h4><p>The conference will include <strong>panel discussions, a dedicated workshop, and a roundtable session</strong>, providing both regulatory insights and practical perspectives.</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span>Day 1 will focus on policy developments and technical discussions, followed by networking opportunities.</span></li><li><span>Day 2 will include a compliance-focused workshop and a value chain exchange, as well as a members plenary session.</span></li></ul><h4 id=\"event-details\" ><strong>Event Details</strong></h4><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Dates:</strong> 16&ndash;17 June 2026</span></li><li><span><strong>Location:</strong> Martin&#039;s Brussels Hotel, Brussels, Belgium (EU Quarter)</span></li></ul><p>Further details on the <strong>agenda and confirmed speakers</strong> will be announced in the coming weeks.</p><a href=\"https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cfrep-conference-2026-tickets-1985378338054\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Register here</a>\n<hr /><h4 id=\"about-cfrep\" ><strong>About CFREP</strong></h4><p>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.</p><p><strong>Website: www.cfrep.eu</strong></p><p><em><strong>For media, please contact: tracey.nguyen@eupc.org</strong></em></p>",
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