Hosted by PLASTICS’ Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Packaging Materials Committee (FDCPMC)
Get ready for a high-impact, forward-looking deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of food packaging. This year’s Summit brings together the thinkers, regulators, and innovators shaping what’s next – across the entire global supply chain.
Cutting-Edge Content
Explore the latest breakthroughs in packaging regulation, technology, and global compliance. From supply chain traceability to next-gen materials, you’ll get a front-row seat to the issues and innovations redefining the industry.
Voices That Matter
Hear directly from top experts representing government agencies, leading CPG brands, manufacturers, suppliers, and major trade associations. You’ll also gain insights from specialists in critical food-contact sectors, giving you a 360-degree view you won’t find anywhere else.
Global Outlook
Get the world’s perspective through international speakers and panelists who’ll unpack global trends, regulatory movements, and cross-border challenges impacting packaging today and tomorrow.
Unmatched Networking
Connect with leaders, changemakers, and peers from across the globe. Exchange ideas, spark collaborations, and build relationships that move your business – and the industry – forward.
Agenda topics include:
FDA Insights That Matter
Get an inside look at how the FDA’s regulatory priorities are evolving—and how the MAHA agenda is influencing the future of packaging regulations and changes to Substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) program. Attendees will break down current FDA enforcement trends, emerging guidance, and the policy direction shaping regulatory expectations across the industry. Attendees will gain clarity on how regulations are being developed and refined under MAHA, including increased emphasis on transparency, product safety, labeling accuracy, and post-market accountability.
Next Level Readiness
Step into the future with updates on the fast-moving evolution of packaging requirements across the globe. These insights will help you boost regulatory readiness, strengthen product safety profiles, and understand the evolving international regulatory space. Most importantly, you’ll leave with practical compliance strategies designed to help your organization stay ahead of regulatory shifts—minimizing risk while positioning your brand for long-term credibility and market success.
Regulatory Challenges You Can’t Ignore
Stay up to date on high-impact issues like the evolving PFAS policy landscape with particular focus on the surge of state-level legislation and federal rulemaking activities. Understand the advancing restrictions, reporting mandates, labeling requirements, and product bans.
Hotel
Conveniently located five miles from D.C., the Hilton Arlington National Landing is minutes from Reagan National Airport by free shuttle. Within walking distance is the National Landing neighborhood’s shopping and local restaurants. We have reserved a block of rooms for guests of the FDCPMC Spring Packaging Summitt at a special rate – just be sure to book your stay by May 8, 2026 to lock in your price.
Who Should Attend?
Pre-Conference Workshop: Wednesday May 27, 2026
10:00am – 11:30am
1:00pm – 1:30pm
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Navigating Global Regulatory Landscapes
Member Presentation/Training—PFAS Outlook: States & Federal
Additional Webinar
Day 1: June 1
Executive Board Meeting (Closed to Executive Board Only) – TBD
Welcome Reception – TBD
Day 2: June 2
9:00am – 9:15am
9:15am – 10:00am
10:00am – 10:45am
10:45am – 11:00am
11:00am – 11:30am
11:30am – 12:00pm
12:00pm – 1:00pm
1:00pm – 1:45pm
1:45pm – 2:45pm
2:45pm – 3:15pm
3:15pm – 4:15pm
4:15pm – 4:30pm
4:30pm – 4:45pm
6:00pm – 8:00pm
FDCPMC Chair Welcome Remarks
Keynote Speakers
FDA Speaker #1
Break
FDA Speaker #2
California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Lunch
Speaker Session
MAHA Focus Group Insights & Perspectives
Break
Update on EU Food Contact Compliance
Closing Remarks & Adjournment
Networking Break with Sponsor
Dinner Event (TBD)
Day 3: June 3
8:45am – 9:00am
9:00am – 9:45am
9:45am – 10:30am
10:30am – 11:45am
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Packaging Updates In Canada: Key Regulations and Requirements
MoCRA 101: Industry Lessons Learned in Major FDA Rulemakings
Perspectives in Practice: MAHA Impacts on Industry
Closing Remarks + Adjournment
