NEW! Attend In Person or Access the Seminar On Demand!
Can’t join us in Arlington? We’re pleased to announce that this year’s Food Packaging Law Seminar will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing shortly after the live event concludes! Whether you attend in person or prefer to watch at your convenience, you can benefit from the same valuable insights and practical guidance from our speakers.
Keller and Heckman’s internationally recognized Food Packaging team is pleased to invite you to our 27th Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar, taking place October 27–28, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia.
This comprehensive program brings together regulatory, scientific, and legal professionals from across the food-contact industry to examine the latest developments affecting food packaging materials and sustainability initiatives.
We are pleased to welcome Mark Hartman of FDA’s Human Foods Program, who will share key regulatory updates and insights from the Agency, including FDA’s recent proposed rule on mandatory Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notices.
What You’ll Learn
Led by Keller and Heckman attorneys, chemists, and toxicologists, the seminar will provide practical guidance on:
- U.S. food-contact regulation and FDA developments
- GRAS requirements and recent developments
- GMPs, adulteration, and recalls
- Chemicals of concern and FDA’s post-market review program
- Evolving regulatory frameworks across major global markets
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and recycling requirements
- Litigation involving California’s Truth in Recycling law
New Attendee Benefit: Complimentary Private Consultations
Registered attendees may request a complimentary 20-minute private consultation with attorneys from our Shanghai or Brussels office to discuss international food packaging regulatory questions.
Consultations may be requested during registration and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability and confirmation.
These discussions are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and do not establish an attorney-client relationship.
Register for In-Person or On-Demand Access using the link below:
DATES
Tuesday, October 27: Day 1 of the Food Packaging Law Seminar
Full day program, followed by a complimentary dinner at Ruth's Chris
Wednesday, October 28: Day 2 of the Food Packaging Law Seminar
Full day; program to conclude by 4:45 p.m.
LOCATION
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
2800 South Potomac Avenue
Arlington, VA 22202
The deadline to reserve a room within our group block has passed. If you would still like to make a reservation at the host hotel, please email Sara Woldai at woldai@khlaw.com. We would be happy to check with the hotel to see whether they can extend our group rate of $289 per night.
GROUP DISCOUNT
Register three or more people from the same company and receive 10% off the total registration fee. Please contact Sara Woldai at woldai@khlaw.com for instructions on how to receive the discount.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)
CLE credits are available, pending individual state approval.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
All seminar attendees will be eligible to receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are accepted, and registration fees are refunded, if notice is received by September 28, 2026. If notice is given after September 28th, no refunds will be granted; however, substitutions are welcome.