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The latest on EU AGRI-Food policies impacting low- and middle-income countries
This webinar will explain the new rules set by the European Union (EU) on BPA (bisphenol A) and PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances), two substances of concern in food packaging. It will discuss the potential challenges and strategies that agri-food operators can adopt to ensure compliance with these requirements that will apply from mid-2026.
This webinar will be offered in three sessions (90 minutes each) to accommodate different time zones and language needs. Each session will feature the same content with simultaneous interpretation from English into French, Spanish and Portuguese for some sessions.
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About BPA and PFAS
Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in varnishes and coatings for food packaging but can migrate into food. From July 2026, its use will not be authorised in specific food contact materials (adhesives; rubbers; ion-exchange resins; plastics; printing inks; silicones; varnishes and coatings), with some exceptions (Regulation 2024/3190).
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent chemicals that represent environmental and health hazards. From August 2026, strict restrictions will apply to food contact packaging (Regulation 2025/40).
To sell packaged food in the EU, businesses must ensure compliance with these requirements via a declaration of conformity. This document is initially drafted by the packaging manufacturer and then shared across the supply chain and updated if needed.
About AGRINFO
This webinar will also be an opportunity to learn more about AGRINFO, an information service funded by the EU and implemented by COLEAD. AGRINFO keeps stakeholders informed about new and upcoming EU regulations and their impact on the agri-food and fisheries sectors exporting to the EU.
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This activity is supported by the AGRINFO programme, implemented by COLEAD and funded by the European Union (EU). This publication receives financial support from the European Union. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.