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FEB 10, 2026 | Leadership
Daniel Smith of BSI provides an overview of evolving environmental considerations for the food packaging industry, most notably regulatory trends and requirements associated with emerging contaminants such as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), microplastics and phthalates. The presentation will also briefly discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs and why the food packaging industry may be more impacted than other industries. Although these emerging environmental issues are not intended to target the food industry, the nature of materials used and manufacturing processes implemented will have a significant impact on the industry and the future of how products are made, tracked and managed. This presentation will provide an overview of recent regulatory trends and some of the specific regulations that will directly affect the food packaging industry as well as risk management strategies to identify and prioritize activities to mitigate risks.
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