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The food contact industry is undergoing significant changes. New materials, product advances and the changing nature of the global supply chain mean an ever-changing landscape for materials developers, manufacturers, distributors and end users of food packaging.
Food Contact World provides authoritative analysis of the changes in food contact technology and regulations throughout the year.
The digital e-journal, which can be read and downloaded by subscribers from the Smithers Pira website, is published 10 times throughout the year.
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Regulatory changes and updates
- Test methods
- Materials and additives
- Technology issues
- Case law
- Case studies
- Enforcement
- Notification and application procedures.
Who needs to subscribe?
- Product safety managers, technical managers, materials developers, buyers and regulatory affairs experts at packaging converters and users, suppliers of packaging materials, and producers of fillers and additives
- Packaging managers at food and drink brand owners and processors
- Packaging testing organisations
- Research institutes developing new packaging.
The subscription package
- Digital subscription providing authoritative analysis and exclusive news
- Subscription available for access company-wide
- 10 issues throughout the year, providing regular updates
- Online archive of all back issues.
Special features
- Step-by-step features on how to file a petition and demonstrate safety of your product for European launch
- Practical advice on filing a Food Additive Petition or Food Contact Notification for the US
- Case studies of how companies have achieved regulatory compliance in new markets or technologies
- Country surveys focusing on food contact regulatory frameworks in key emerging markets: China, India, Russia and Brazil, etc.
- Articles, by industry experts analysing the likely path of future food contact regulations - especially in emerging markets.

Special offer for Smithers Pira event delegates
Delegates for Smithers Pira food contact events are entitled to a 15% discount on Food Contact World. Check the email confirming your event registration for your online discount code and instructions on how to redeem this special offer.
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