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Understanding Global Compliance Requirements for Food Contact Materials

 

This webinar was originally took place on 25 March 2025.

 

Why View?
Navigating the mandatory food contact materials regulations can be challenging due to differences across various markets. A comprehensive understanding of these market-specific requirements helps businesses effectively meet safety and quality standards with greater ease.

 

 

What you will learn:

  • The background and importance of FCM regulations

  • FCM regulations in the EU, China and the US, including Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, GB Standards and the U.S. FDA’s CFR Title 21

  • FCM regulatory updates and key changes

  • How FCM testing ensures compliance with safety standards

  • Real-life case studies

About the speakers:

Webinar speaker

Dr Andreas Grabitz

Dr Andreas Grabitz

Founder, FCMExperts

Andreas holds a PhD in analytical chemistry and is specialised in chemical analysis and processes connected to consumer products with a focus on packaging materials. Having worked for Eurofins for 20 years in the analysis and legal assessment of food and cosmetic packaging, in 2025 Andreas founded his own consultancy business FCMExperts which supports manufacturer and user of food contact materials in legal compliance issues.

John-Gerringer

John Gerringer

John Gerringer

Analytical Director, Eurofins MTS Consumer Products Testing US

John holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.  He has more than 40 years of technical experience in analytical chemistry testing, research and development and laboratory management and is familiar with various global regulations and standards related to consumer product safety.  He has been with Eurofins MTS for 15 years and is a key part of the USA team in providing technical support and guidance to our customer base regarding regulatory compliance.

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