2026 Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar
Keller and Heckman's team of food packaging attorneys, chemists, and toxicologists are excited to announce the 27th Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar! Our seminar is a must-attend event for regulatory, scientific, and legal professionals to keep up-to-date on the latest developments impacting the food-contact industry.
Register Today!
The seminar will cover a diverse range of topics, including an introduction to food packaging regulations in the U.S. and abroad. Our agenda will also cover more advanced topics, such as handling customer assurance and GMP issues, FDA regulatory activities on GRAS and post-market reviews, recent developments on cumulative risk assessments by FDA, and sustainability initiatives in the U.S. and EU, plus much more!
The seminar agenda and additional program details will be announced soon, so keep an eye on your inbox. In the meantime, we invite you to register now to secure your spot today!
SEMINAR DETAILS
DATES
October 27 - 28, 2026
Tuesday, October 27: Day 1 of the Food Packaging Law Seminar
Full day, 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 5:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Category | Super Early Bird (Expires July 17) | Early Bird (Expires Sept. 10) | Standard Rate (After Sept. 10) |
| Industry | $1,595 | $1,695 | $1,795 |
| Advisory Services | $2,995 | $3,195 | $3,395 |
Industry Registration applies to professionals working for companies involved in the manufacture, supply, conversion, distribution, recycling, or use of food-contact materials and related products.
Advisory Services Registration applies to organizations providing regulatory, compliance, scientific, technical, testing, or consulting services. This includes consulting firms, laboratories, testing organizations, and other advisory providers supporting clients on matters related to food packaging, food-contact materials, chemicals, environmental compliance, and associated regulatory requirements.
If you are unsure which registration category is appropriate for your organization, please contact Sara Woldai at woldai@khlaw.com.
LOCATION
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
2800 South Potomac Ave
Arlington, VA 22202
Keller and Heckman has negotiated a preferred room rate of $289 per night, plus tax, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel. Reservations must be received no later than September 28, 2026, to receive the discounted rate.
Book Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel Room.
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.
More information on this program, including how to register, will be available in the coming months. If you are not on our mailing list and you would like to receive updates on this program, please follow the link here to join our mailing list.
For questions concerning the 2026 DC Food Packaging Law Seminar, please contact:
Sara A. Woldai, CMP
Senior Manager, Marketing Meetings & Events
woldai@khlaw.com
202.434.4174