With the continuous global emphasis on food safety and quality, the food contact materials industry is facing numerous new challenges and opportunities. In the context of globalization, the development of standards, regulatory requirements, and the demand for technological innovation in the field of food contact materials are becoming increasingly diverse and complex. In addition, the growing awareness of sustainability and environmental protection has introduced new expectations and challenges for the industry.
Against this backdrop, 2024 International Food Contact Materials Safety Symposium will be held on November 7–8, 2024, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. Under the theme “From Today to the Future”, the forum will bring together legislative officials from government authorities, scientists from the research community, regulatory officers, and industry professionals for face-to-face exchanges. Participants will gain valuable insights into current regulatory developments and future outlooks, scientific research achievements, the latest industry trends, as well as the key issues and challenges facing food contact materials safety.
In addition, core experts from national standards drafting working groups will be specially invited to provide training on newly issued national safety standards for food contact materials, helping enterprises stay up to date with regulatory changes and requirements, and strengthen compliance management and quality control practices.
Development and Outlook of China’s Food Contact Materials Standards System Prof. Lei Zhu Director, Food Safety Standard Research Center, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment
Latest Updates on EU Food Contact Materials Policy Dr. Thomas Gude President, AOAC Europe Section; Founder, THOMAS GUDE GMBH
Latest Revisions to U.S. Food Contact Materials Regulations Dr. LaShonda T. Cureton Lead Chemist, Food Contact Substances Division, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Progress of Japan’s Positive List System for Food Contact Materials Mr. Katsuji Shibata Japan Chemical Innovation and Inspection Institute
Regulatory Updates on Food Contact Materials in ASEAN Dr. Pitak Chaisom Veterinary Officer, National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS), Thailand
Sustainable Development of Food Contact Materials under Circular Economy Policies: Progress and Challenges Prof. Marco Zhong Director, National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Materials (Guangdong, IQTC); SFCM Working Group
Addressing Packaging Waste while Maintaining Food Safety and Integrity Dr. Dario Dainelli Managing Director, Policy Regulatory LLC
Using Recycled PET for Food Contact: Experience from the Beverage Industry Dr. James Huang Senior Director, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, The Coca-Cola Company
Toward a Circular Economy: Prospects and Challenges of Bio-based Materials in Food Packaging Applications Prof. Baofeng Lin Professor and PhD Supervisor, Guangxi University
New Technologies and Application Progress in CO₂-based Biodegradable Plastics Prof. Yuezhong Meng School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University
Safety Assessment of Mixtures of Natural Origin Used to Manufacture Food Contact Materials Dr. Eric Barthélémy Senior Scientific Officer, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
EFSA Guidance on Mechanical Recycling of PET Ms. Katharina Volk Scientific Officer, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Roundtable Discussion: Driving Sustainable Development of Food Contact Materials through Innovation
Progress in the Revision of GB 4806.1 and GB 9685 and Interpretation of GB 4806.15-2024 “National Food Safety Standard – Adhesives for Food Contact Materials and Articles” Dr. Zara Zhang, Associate Researcher China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment
Revision Progress of National Food Safety Standards for Coatings Used in Food Contact Dr. Zhaohui Wang Director, Beijing Institute of Product Quality Supervision and Inspection
Revision Progress of National Food Safety Standards for Silicone Rubber Food Contact Materials Prof. Guiqin Shang National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Materials (Changzhou), DPTC
Scientific Reflection on Food Contact Materials Management from a Value-Chain Perspective Ms. Shengnan Li Food Contact Regulatory Manager, AP, PPG; AICM
Integrated Equipment Testing and Assessment for Food Contact Applications Dr. Thomas Gude President, AOAC Europe Section; Founder, THOMAS GUDE GMBH
Research Progress on PFAS in Food Contact Materials Prof. Qinbao Lin College of Packaging Engineering, Jinan University
Exposure to Microplastics and Nanoplastics and Their Health Effects Prof. Zhenlie Huang Deputy Dean, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University
NIAS Screening of Packaging Materials: Reliability of Methods Dr. Sander Koster Department Head, Nestlé Research Center
Safety Study of Bio-based and Biodegradable Food Contact Materials — In Vitro Toxicity and Chemical Migration Prof. Di Feng Beijing Technology and Business University
Safety Assessment of Oligomers in Food Contact Materials Dr. Hanke Li National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Materials (Guangdong), IQTC
