At a glance

19 May - 25 June 2026

10x 2 hour sessions

8 Trainers

During this training, we will take a closer look at the food contact material (FCM) regulations in force in the following countries and regions: the EU, Switzerland, North America (US and Canada), Mercosur countries, China, Japan, South Korea and India, including key regulatory aspects with case studies.

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The latest requirements for recycled plastics in food contact applications in the respective key markets will also be addressed. An insight training into the risk assessment process for FCM substances migrating from FCM and FCA will be provided, as well as a training module on the preparation of a Declaration of Compliance (DoC) or an Expert Opinion Letter on FCM and FCA: compliance versus safe use.

Modules can be booked individually or as a discounted bundle.

What can you expect from the course?

  • Bitesize modules of 2 hours each.
  • A copy of all slides and on-demand content, both available after each module 
  • Q&A with the knoell experts 
  • Cost-efficient training opportunity and the chance to get the latest updates on FCM regulations, without leaving your office/home. 

Who should attend?

Regulatory Affairs Managers or Products Stewardship Specialists active in companies situated in different positions of the food contact supply chain, including

  • Suppliers of raw materials intended to be used in manufacturing of FCM and food contact articles 
  • Industry scientists involved in the research & development (R&D) of innovative FCM and food contact articles 
  • Converters or formulators 
  • Brand owners of FCMs of any type, for example, plastic, paper and paperboard, metallic food containers, ceramic FCMs, wooden food contact articles, printing inks for food contact applications, coatings and adhesives 
  • Machinery/equipment (used in food processing industry) suppliers 
  • Food packaging designers 
  • Risk assessors and toxicologistsÂ