Labthink attended Smithers Food Contact Training US 2026
Labthink Attended Smithers Food Contact Training – US Session, gaining further insights into the regulatory requirements and emerging trends shaping the food contact materials industry in the United States and Europe. Topics include: 1: Fundamentals of Food Contact Compliance Introduction and Why Do We Have Food Contact Rules? Fundamentals of Product Stewardship 2: European Union Regulatory Framework EU Framework Regulation (EC 1935/2004) & GMP (EC 2023/2006) EU Plastics Legislation: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 The Plastics in Contact with Foods EU National Legislation: Paper, Coatings, and the Relationship with National Regulations EU Approval Process for Food Contact Substances 3: United States Regulatory Framework US Regulatory Framework: Intro to Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act & Food Additives The Role of US Title 21 CFR: A Big Part of the Story, But Not the Whole Story US Food Contact Notifications (FCNs): Why Do They Get All the Attention? US GRAS (Genera...