Food Contact Asia

Food contact legislation has always been complex and evolving, but until recently it was an issue primarily for Europe and America to contend with. As the economic giant that is Asia has continued to grow however, it has become clear that Asia too must develop regulations for food contact materials in line with the West – this is not only for trade outside of the continent, but for the protection of consumers in Asia as well. So far, China has led the way but other countries, including Thailand and Korea, have also started to put in place the legislation that will regulate the trade in plastics and paper in contact with foodstuffs.

It is imperative for your business, whether based or trading in Asia, to be up to date with the most recent developments in the region. Food Contact Asia 2007 will provide you with a glimpse of the entire world of food contact packaging legislation from an Asian perspective. Bringing together a unique mix of regulators from China and Thailand alongside leading global companies such as Toyo Seikan, DuPont and Ciba, this event ensures your opinions will be heard by the decision makers. Attend Food Contact Asia 2007 to get up to date with the latest food contact laws developing across the Asian region and leave with a real world perspective on getting materials passed as compliant within Asia.

The critical areas of investigation are:
- America
- Indonesia
- China
- Japan
- Europe
- Korea
- India
- Thailand
- Singapore and Malaysia

Events Organizer:

CCM International Ltd
CCM International Ltd extends the activities of Guangzhou CCM to consulting in the areas of technology transfer as well as news, events and publications. CCM International works in crop protection, chemicals, biotechnologies, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, dyestuffs & pigments, flavors & fragrances, natural resources & extracts, packaging and materials based industries in the Asia-Pacific Rim.

Time	Activities	Speakers
Oct.24,2007
Workshop
09:00~17:00	Introduction to US, EU and REACH Regulations
Oct.25,2007
Conference
08:00~08:50	Registration and refreshments
08:50~09:00	Opening introduction and welcome from the chair
Key market developments
09:00~09:35	The current state and future of Chinese food contact law
09:35~10:10	A commercial perspective: identifying the major issues of compliance in China
10:10~10:45	Japanese regulations for food packaging
10:45~11:15	Morning refreshments
11:15~11:50	The future of food packaging legislation in the Republic of Korea
11:50~12:25	Material supplier perspective on food packaging compliance in Asia
12:25~13:00	Food contact requirements in Asia: ensuring compliance
13:00~14:20	Lunch will be served for speakers and delegates
Understanding Europe and America
14:20~14:55	Shouldn't we avoid putting in place barriers that could harm future harmonisation?
14:55~15:30	Overview of the US Notification System
15:30~16:00	Afternoon refreshments
16:00~17:10	Understanding European food contact legislation
17:10~17:15	Closing remarks from the chair
17:15~18:15	Drinks reception : All speakers and delegates are invited to an informal drinks reception to network and discuss the day's proceedings
Oct.26,2007
08:30~09:00	Registration and refreshments
09:00~09:10	Opening remarks from the chair
09:10~09:45	Thailand: food and food packaging regulations
09:45~10:20	The future of food contact legislation in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines
10:20~10:50	Morning refreshments
10:50~11:25	The ASEAN region and food packaging compliance issues
11:25~11:50	The history and outlook for food regulations in India
11:50~12:00	Cost efficient production systems for PET preform and closures
12:00~12:05	Closing remarks from the chair

Oct.24,2007
Workshop
09:00~17:00 Introduction to US, EU and REACH Regulations Join this multi-functional expert team from Keller and Heckman as they lead you through the basics of US and EU regulations providing you with an interactive session to discuss the critical issues that affect your company. In addition to the latest developments in the Notification System, the workshop will also focus on REACH – the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals – which has only recently come into force and is both complex and essential to trade with Europe. By attending this workshop you will: - Uncover the latest developments in the US food contact Notification System - Understand the current status of EU food contact law - Learn the fundamentals of REACH including its history, scope and implications for the future - Gain all the information you need to trade from Asia to the rest of the world Your workshop leaders: LUIGI ROSSI Serving as an Independent Strategic Advisor to Keller and Heckman, Dr Rossi is the most prominent figure in the EU in the area of food contact legislation. He was previously the European Commission's Principal Administrator for the Food Contact Materials sector. Dr Rossi has prepared virtually all of the EU Directives and Technical documents relating to food-contact materials to date and has chaired and participated in numerous meetings for the European Commission, Council, European Parliament, Economic and Social Committee. RICHARD MANN Richard Mann represents business and trade association clients in advertising, labeling, antitrust, general business and corporate disputes before federal and state courts, regulatory agencies, and legislatures. He has extensive experience representing clients in proceedings at the Food and Drug Administration, Federal Trade Commission, Federal Election Commission, Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and other regulatory agencies. WILFRED FENG Wilfred Feng, from Keller and Heckman LLP's Shanghai office, counsels clients on regulatory issues focusing on food and drug regulation and chemical control laws in Asia. His broad experience includes working with government officials and industry groups to develop policy-making for the biotechnology industry, securing necessary approvals, managing products and designing and executing field development and registration programs for herbicide development in China. Wilfred Feng has also published several papers and served as chairman and spokesperson for a biotech industry association. Joan Sylvain Baughan Joan Sylvain Baughan's practice concentrates on Food and Drug Administration and comparable international regulation of food contact materials, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. In addition to practicing in the firm's Washington office, she has spent three years counseling foreign and domestic clients from the firm's office in Brussels, Belgium, where she focused on the regulation of food packaging materials and medicinal products under European Union and Member State legislation.

	PPT Name	Speakers		Price
	Yasuji Mori - Safety for Food Package in Japan		USD	75
	Tipvon Parinyasiri - Food and Food Packaging Regulations		USD	75
	Ralf Eisert - Overview of the US Notification System		USD	75
	Nick Kernoghan - When Marketing Food Contact Materials and Articles in the EU		USD	75
	Luigi Rossi - Understanding European Food Contact Legislation		USD	75
	Fan Yongxiang - Food Contact Substances Regulation System in China		USD	75
	Christian L Gueris - Shouldnt we avoid putting in place barriers that could harm future harmonization		USD	75
	Caroline Li-Update on South East Asia Food Contact Regulations		USD	75

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