Chemicals Management for Packaging

Key updates for managing chemicals in packaging

Tangla Hotel, Brussels, Belgium + virtual

23 April 2026

10 speakers

Chemicals Management for Packaging will feature informative presentations giving the latest updates on critical EU and national regulations for key packaging materials, as well as exploring the requirements for safe and sustainable chemicals management in materials at the primary, secondary and tertiary packaging levels. The day will also include practical advice on how to effectively prepare for the changing regulatory environment.

About the event

The scope of legislation such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) extends across the entire supply chain, impacting any company placing packaging or packaged goods on the EU market. So, whether you’re a chemical compliance professional looking to gain confidence in the packaging space to help support your business and customers, or a packaging specialist looking to increase your regulatory and chemical knowledge, this is the event for you!

Key topics for 2026:

  • Hear directly from the EU commission as they provide first-hand updates on the latest step toward PPWR implementation.
  • Explore how the PPWR intersects with EU chemicals legislation, with expert analysis on REACH, CLP and other frameworks to help you navigate overlapping obligations and avoid regulatory blind spots.
  • Learn, discuss and explore practical compliance through real‑world packaging case studies from across the supply chain, highlighting how different sectors are adapting to new design, reporting and circularity requirements.
  • Gain clarity on PFAS testing and analytical approaches needed to meet Article 5 restrictions under the PPWR, with insights into laboratory methods, detection limits and evolving enforcement expectations.
  • Hear how leading brands and manufacturers are approaching the phase‑out of SVHCs and preparing for upcoming restrictions, including strategies for substitution, supply chain engagement and long‑term materials planning.

Why attend?

  • Unparalleled level of insight and perspectives from government, NGOs and industry on the multiple strands of changing chemicals regulations in Europe.
  • Receive actionable takeaways on how to manage compliance and implement strategies to address the mass of regulatory requirements.
  • Meet the experts face to face, draw on our network to connect with like-minded professionals and get access to exclusive knowledge and insight.
  • Watch the recorded sessions on demand once the conference has finished. 

Who should attend?

  • Regulatory affairs managers 
  • Compliance managers 
  • Sustainability managers 
  • Product safety/quality control professionals 
  • Government regulators 
  • Toxicologists 
  • Product stewards 
  • Service providers 
  • Lawyers 
  • Consultants 

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