Keller and Heckman LLP Announces 27th Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar in Arlington, VA

Premier event for legal, regulatory, and scientific professionals in the food-contact industry returns October 27–28, 2026, covering global compliance, FDA post-market reviews, and packaging sustainability.

Keller and Heckman LLP has announced its 27th Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar, taking place October 27–28, 2026, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

Led by Keller and Heckman’s interdisciplinary team of food packaging attorneys, chemists, and toxicologists, the two-day comprehensive seminar serves as the industry’s flagship gathering for legal, regulatory, and technical experts navigating the evolving landscape of food-contact materials.

Seminar Highlights & Key Topics
Designed for professionals across the manufacturing, conversion, distribution, recycling, and advisory sectors, the 2026 program offers actionable insights into both foundational regulations and emerging legal challenges:

• Global Regulatory Foundations: Comprehensive overview of food packaging laws across Canada, China, EU, Japan, MECOSUR countries, South Korea, and U.S.
• FDA Oversight & Risk Assessment: Updates on FDA activities regarding Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determinations, post-market reviews, and cumulative risk assessment methodologies.
• Supply Chain & Quality Assurance: Best practices for managing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and customer assurance requirements.
• Sustainability & Environmental Compliance: Emerging legal frameworks and policy trends surrounding sustainable packaging initiatives in North America and Europe, such as the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

In addition to deep-dive educational sessions, attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance and are eligible to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits (pending individual state approvals). Day 1 will conclude with a complimentary evening networking dinner at Ruth's Chris Steak House.

To review the full agenda, registration fees, and hotel reservation details, visit the 2026 Annual Food Packaging Law Seminar Portal.

About Keller and Heckman LLP

Keller and Heckman LLP is an international law firm with a broad-based practice in regulatory law, public policy, and litigation. Established in 1962, the firm is widely recognized as a pioneer in using an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving, pairing an in-house team of scientists with seasoned regulatory attorneys. From offices around the globe, Keller and Heckman assists clients—including major trade associations and international corporations—with regulatory compliance, product safety, and risk management across industries such as food packaging, specialty chemicals, consumer products, drugs, and medical devices. For more information, visit khlaw.com.