2026 Paper Packaging Law Seminar
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Keller and Heckman is excited to announce our 10th Annual Paper Packaging Law Seminar, taking place April 21 - 22, 2026, in Charlotte, NC. This comprehensive program will cover key food-contact regulatory issues relevant to paper producers, as well as their additive suppliers, converters, and downstream customers.
Featured guest speaker: We are pleased to welcome guest speaker Dr. Kristi Muldoon Jacobs, Director of FDA’s Office of Pre-Market Additive Safety, who will share insights on FDA priorities and developments related to food additive regulation and chemical safety.
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Seminar Agenda
Program highlights include:
- Latest Developments on GRAS: A discussion of FDA’s anticipated Proposed Rule addressing self-determined GRAS status and what it could mean for the food-contact industry
- U.S. Food-Contact Paper Regulations: A comprehensive overview of FDA regulations along with industry-specific insights
- Paper Packaging Laws Across the Globe: A review of food-contact regulations in China, Japan, South America (MERCOSUR), and the EU – with a special focus on Germany’s BfR Recommendation 36
- State-Level Legislation: Updates on U.S. state laws affecting paper food packaging and food service ware, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, GRAS notification laws, and California's Proposition 65
- Customer Assurance: Practical guidance on assessing compliance statements and preparing customer assurance documentation
- The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): A rundown of what companies need to know to prepare for compliance
SEMINAR DETAILS
DATES
Tuesday, April 21 – Wednesday, April 22, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES
Standard Rate: $1,495
LOCATION
JW Marriott Charlotte
600 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
GROUP DISCOUNT
Register three or more people from the same company and receive 10% off the total registration fee. If you are registering individually, email woldai@khlaw.com for instructions on how to receive the discount. If you are registering as a group, the discount will automatically be applied to your registration.
CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)
CLE credits will be available for this program, 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 March 13, 2026. If notice is given after March 13th, no refunds will be granted; however, substitutions are welcome.
For questions concerning the 2026 Paper Packaging Law Seminar, please contact:
Sara A. Woldai, CMP
Senior Marketing and Events Manager
woldai@khlaw.com
202.434.4174