Digital, Online
03/05/2022 – 06/05/2022
The 7th International Symposium on Food Packaging – Scientific Developments Supporting Safety and Innovation was a digital-only event that was held from 3rd to 6th May, 2022. This event was supported by the Packaging Materials Task Force.
Participants can access the symposium materials here
Programme
The print-friendly version is available HERE
Background & Objectives
The ILSI Europe International Symposia on Food Packaging are held every four years and are internationally recognised as a scientific forum to discuss the science that ensures the safety and quality of food packaging.
Main topics for this 7th edition are:
1. Advances in analytical techniques
- Migrants from FCMs
- Micromaterials/nanomaterials
- NIAS
2. Progress in toxicological prediction and assessment
- In silico tools and modelling
- Bioassays
- Models for mixtures toxicity
3. Progress in risk assessment
- Role of TTC
- Food consumption data
- Micromaterials/nanomaterials
- NIAS
4. Food Contact Materials in circular economy
- Sustainability-by-design
- Recycling
- Innovative packaging
- Packaging needs of new food
The participants will review and debate recent advances in the science which supports the demonstration of the safety, quality and innovation of food packaging. In addition, dissemination of results of on-going research will be combined with examining the implications for the future of controlling packaging for foodstuffs.
Audience
This multi-disciplinary meeting will be of interest to those active in issues associated with the safety and quality of food packaging, particularly food scientists, chemists, mathematicians, physicists, packaging specialists, control authorities, regulators and risk assessors. It will bring together those involved in basic studies, those responsible for bringing innovations to the market place, and those charged with ensuring the safety and quality of food contact materials.
Abstracts Submission
The Abstracts Submission is now closed
Oral presentations submission: Deadline 15th November 2021 until 17h00
Posters submission: Deadline 15th February 2022 until 17h00
Upon acceptance, the authors will be invited to send a poster or recorded presentation that will be hosted on the event platform. During the event, a chatbox will be available next to the presentation or poster to enable authors to interact with other participants, answer questions and share additional information.
Awards are foreseen for the authors of the best three posters.
Organising Committee
| Prof. Cristina Nerín – Vice-Chair | University of Zaragoza | Professor | ES |
| Dr Emma Bradley | FERA Science | Head of Food Quality and Safety | UK |
| Dr Nathalie Gontard | National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) | Analytical Specialist | FR |
| Dr Thomas Gude | Swiss Quality Testing Services | Department Head | CH |
| Dr Christina Northfleet | Omya International | Food Safety and Analytical Governance Manager | CH |
| Dr Peter Oldring | Sherwin Williams | Regulatory Affairs Manager | UK |
| Mr Peter van Herwijnen | Dow Deutschland Vertrieb | Regulatory Affairs Manager | DE |
| Dr Si Wang | PepsiCo International | Senior Scientist in Scientific Affairs | UK |
| Dr Siméon Bourdoux | ILSI Europe | Scientific Project Manager | BE |
Scientific Committee
| Prof. Alejandro Ariosti | National Institute of Industrial Technology (INTI) | Technical Assistant Food Packaging | AR |
| Dr Emma Bradley | FERA Science | Head of Food Quality and Safety | UK |
| Prof. Nathalie Gontard | National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) | Research Director | FR |
| Dr John Koontz | US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Research Chemist – Food Packaging Safety | US |
| Prof. Cristina Nerín | University of Zaragoza | Professor | ES |
| Prof. Peter Ragaert | University of Ghent | Professor | BE |
| Prof. Thomas Simat | Technical University of Dresden | Professor | DE |
| Prof. Peter Simon | Slovak University of Technology | Professor | SK |
| Dr Frank Welle | Fraunhofer Institute (IVV) | Development Manager Packaging | DE |
| Prof. Selçuk Yildirim | Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) | Head of Center of Technology and Packaging | CH |
| Prof. Marco Zhong | National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Material - IQTC | Laboratory Director | CN |
Important Dates
• May 2021: Launch call for abstracts
• 15th November 2021: Deadline oral abstracts submission
• 15th November 2021: Launch early-bird registration
• 15th February 2022: Deadline abstract for posters
• February 2022: Launch full registration
• May 2022: Symposium
For further information:
Scientific Programme and poster sessions
Dr Isabelle Guelinckx – Scientific Programme Director at ILSI Europe, iguelinckx@ilsieurope.be
Mr Adam Coventry – Project Assistant at ILSI Europe, acoventry@ilsieurope.be
Registration
Mr Hugo Costa – Office Assistant at ILSI Europe, hcosta@ilsieurope.be