Rachida Semail

Partner

Keller and Heckman LLP

Biography

Rachida is a qualified lawyer, managing partner of the Brussels office of Keller and Heckman LLP, specializing in food contact materials and packaging. Rachida’s daily work included compliance assessment of FCMs, whether plastics or non-plastic materials, petitioning EFSA and national authorities such as the German BfR and Dutch authorities. Rachida has extensive experience in using the mutual recognition principle applicable in areas where no or only partial harmonization is in place.

Presentation Abstract

Legislative Developments Impacting Adhesives

The main topics foreseen in the proposed presentation are (i) the current revision of the food contact legislation on which an update will be provided, (ii) the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and if of interest (iii) the new framework regarding materials intended to come into contact with drinking water. Obviously, the topics to cover will be dependent on the time allocated for the presentation.

Presentation Time

Breakout IV - Regulatory & Legislative Landscape

Thursday, 12 September 2024, 16:30 - 17:00

FEICA Conference