At ILSI, we bring science and research to diverse audiences through a wide range of events. From independent symposia and workshops to hands-on training sessions, we host, sponsor, and co-organize events that foster learning and collaboration. Many of ILSI's events are also featured as part of larger scientific and professional conferences, further expanding opportunities for engagement, dialogue, and discovery. Join us!
April 2025
8th International Symposium on Food Packaging
2025-04-01 – 2025-04-04
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Workshop on Probiotic Clinical Study Design
2025-04-03
Brussels, Belgium
ILSI U.S. and Canada 2025 Annual Meeting and Science Symposium
2025-04-08 – 2025-04-09
Washington, D.C., United States
This event will gather leading experts, decision-makers, and researchers to discuss groundbreaking developments and trends shaping the future of food. Learn more and register: https://ilsi.org/ilsi-us-can-2025-annual-meeting/
Webinar: Mineral Oils uncovered: Risk Assessment, Incident Management, and What’s Next?
2025-04-15
Online, Zoom
Science Symposium: ReThink Food Reformulation – Advancing the Nutrition and Health Agenda in Southeast Asia
2025-04-23
Bangkok, Thailand
- Advances in Analytical Techniques
- Progress in Toxicological Prediction and Assessment
- Progress in Risk Assessment
- Food Contact Materials in Circular Economy
- Innovative Packaging
This event is initiated by the ILSI Europe Packaging materials Task Force.
Organizing Committee
- Charlene Lacourt (Danone Nutricia Research (FR)
- Cristina Nerin (Universidad de Zaragoza, ES)
- Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
- Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK)
- Laurence Gijs (Dow Europe, BE)
- Hugo Costa (ILSI Europe, BE)
- Konrad Korzeniowski (ILSI Europe, BE)
Scientific Committee
- Christian Kirchnawy (Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technolog, AT)
- Thomas Simat (Technical University of Dresden, DK)
- Emma Bradley (FERA Science, UK)
- Cristina Nerin (Universidad de Zaragoza, ES)
- John Koontz (US Food and Drug Administration, US)
- Alejandro Ariosti (University of Buenos Aires, AR)
- Peter Ragaert (University of Gent, BE)
- Peter Simon (Slovak University of Technology (SK)
- Frank Welle (Fraunhofer Institute (IVV), DE)
- Marco Zhong (National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Material - IQTC, CN)
Call for abstracts is closed
Themes
📊 Advances in analytical techniques🧪 Progress in toxicological prediction and assessment
⚖️ Progress in risk assessment
♻️ Food Contact Materials in the circular economy
🚀 Innovative packaging
Deadlines
- The call for abstracts is closed
Authors will be notified about the accepted abstracts by January 21st.
Rules
Abstracts should be focused on themes mentioned above and should not exceed 2500 characters.When composting your abstract, please keep in mind:
- Relevance: The abstract should be relevant to the conference theme or topic.
- Originality: The abstract should present original research or innovative ideas.
- Clarity: The abstract should be written in clear and concise language, with a well-defined structure and logical flow.
- Significance: The abstract should demonstrate the significance and potential impact of the research or ideas presented.
- Methods: The abstract should provide a clear and concise summary of the research methods used, including the study design, data collection, and analysis.
- Results: The abstract should clearly and accurately describe the research findings and their implications.
- Conclusion: The abstract should provide a clear and concise conclusion that summarizes the main points of the research or ideas presented.
- Grammar and References: The abstract should adhere to grammar rules and include appropriate and relevant references, cited correctly.
Day 1 - 1st April
10:00 - Registration desk opens11:00 - Light Lunch
12:00 - Welcome and introduction to ILSI Europe, Isabelle Guelinckx (ILSI Europe, BE)
12:15 - Opening lecture: Decoding the chemical composition of food packaging materials and understanding its link to safety, Sander Koster (Nestlé, CH) Session 1 - Advances in Analytical Techniques
Chairs: Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK), Thomas Simat (TU Dresden, DE) 13:00 - Keynote: Harmonisation of Analytical procedures with integrated data analysis workflow for the safety of FCM Cristina Nerin (University of Zaragoza, ES)
13:40 - Investigation of potential migratables from paper and board food contact materials intended for takeaway, Melanie Di Mario (Sciensano, BE)
14:00 - Break
14:30 - Overcoming limitations to identify potential hazards in packaging materials using High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Amaury Patin (Nestle, CH)
14:50 - Analytical Characterization of Polyfluorinated Coatings on Fiber-Based Food Packaging in the US Market, Luke K. Ackerman (US- FDA, US)
15:10 - Harmonization on Non-targeted Testing in Mass spectrometry, Thomas Gude (GmbH, CH)
15:30 - Break
16:00 - LC-Orbitrap-MS/MS and GC-Orbitrap-MS: powerful analytical tools to explore the chemical composition of PEF food packaging materials, Antía Lestido (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, ES)
16:20 - Enhancing HS-SPME-Based Non-Target Screening of Volatile Organic Compounds in Plastics and Its Application in Recycled HDPE, Qi Zhi Su (National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Material Guangdong, CN)
16:40 - NIAS investigation in recyclates with statistical approach and machine learning, Andreas Grasskamp (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
17:00 - Closing of Day 1
17:10 - Poster Session
18:00 - Networking Drink
Day 2 - 2nd April
Session 2 - Innovative PackagingChairs: Malcolm Driffield (Exponent, UK), Peter Ragaert (UGent, BE)
09:00 - Welcome to Day 2
09:10 - Keynote: Food Packaging Beyond Earth, Xulei Wu (NASA, US)
09:50 - Releasing active food packaging: advantages and limitations of the use of extracts obtained from edible plants and food-by products, Ana Sanchez Silva (University of Coimbra, ES)
10:10 - A novel anti-Listeria packaging based on polycaprolactone polyhydroxybutyrate blends for fresh salmon, Filomena Silva (Universidad de Saragoza, ES)
10:30 - Break
11:10 - Shape-dependent migration and antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in nanocellulose-based food packaging, Ana Rita Mendes (Universidade Católica Portuguesa. PT)
11:30 - Hydrogel-Integrated CD:MOF Sensors: A Novel Approach to Intelligent Freshness Monitoring in Food Packaging, Marina Ramos (University of Alicante, ES)
11:50 - Innovative packaging enriched with bioactive compounds to extend food shelf-life, Antonella Cavazza (University of Parma, IT)
12:10 - Lunch
13:10 - Bio-based intelligent packaging for fresh food: closing the loop to circular economy, María del Carmen Garrigós (University of Alicante, ES)
13:30 - Incorporation of Polylimonene to Improve the Functional Properties of Pectin-Based Films for Active Food Packaging, Roniérik Pioli Vieira (Uinversity of Campinas, BR)
13:50 - Valorization of Ulva lactuca Residues for Biopolymer-Based Packaging Films, Vanesa Sanz (Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology IATA-CSIC, ES)
14:10 - Break
14:50 - Innovative green packaging: Crafting rosin-derived delivery systems for sustainable and active food preservation, Sérgio Moreira (CeNTI, PT)
15:10 - FOODSAFEBIOPACK project: mapping of contaminants and innovative cellulosic barrier solution, Mathilde Rota (Centre Technique du Papier, FR)
15:30 - High-quality Manufacturing of Packaged Fresh Produce with Conformable In-package Cold Atmospheric Plasma, Deepti Salvi (North Carolina State University, US)
15:50 - Closing of Day 2
16:00 - Poster Session
20:00 - Dinner
Day 3 - 3rd April
Session 3 - Progress in toxicological prediction and assessmentChairs: Charlene Lacourt (Danone, FR), Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
09:00 - Welcome to Day 3
09:10 - Keynote: Value and limitation of in vitro bioassays for the safety assessment of FCM, Christian Kirchnawy (OFI, AT)
09:50 - ToxOligo - Testing oligomers released from food contact materials for interference with steroid action and macrophage activity, Milena Chraniuk (University of Basel, CH)
10:10 - Effect-Based Hazard Evaluation of Recycled Paper Food Contact Materials: Influence of Sample Preparation and Physiological Parameters, Athanasios Kourkopoulos (Maastricht University, NL)
10:30 - Packsafe project: Integrated chemical safety assessment of Food Contact Articles. Chemical and toxicological analysis of 41 extracts, Isabelle Severin (L'institut Agro Dijon, FR)
10:50 - Break Session 4 - Progress in Risk Assessment
Chairs: Charlene Lacourt (Danone, FR), Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
11:20 - Keynote: Non-testing strategies to assess the risk of FCMs', Alan Boobis (Imperial College London, UK)
12:00 - Fumigation of food contact materials - an unidentified risk to packed foods, Marlies Thomann (Tetra Pak, DE)
12:20 - Risks of new trends related to food contact materials, Melanie Di Mario (Sciensano, BE)
12:40 - Lunch
13:40 Reliability of NIAS non-targeted screening in food packaging materials, Elsa Omer (Nestlé, CH)
14:00 - A comparability analysis on the risk assessment approaches to the safety of food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate, James Huang (The Coca-Cola Company, US)
14:20 - Chemical Risk Assessment in Food Packaging for Infant Feeding, Margarita Aznar (University of Zaragoza, ES)
14:40 - Screening tests to evaluate the presence of potential contaminants in recycled plastic intended for the contact with food, Cristina Lugli (Ecol Studio SPA, IT)
15:00 - Break
15:30 - The challenge to measure and evaluate styrene migration, Angela Stoermer (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
15:50 - Critical aspects for the safety of cork-polypropylene composites for food contact, Fatima Pocas (Universidade Católica Portuguesa, PT)
16:10 - Risk assessment related to microplastics release from reusable plastic packagings, Bruno Guerdener (Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais, FR)
16:30 - Potential for globally harmonizing risk assessment protocols for FCMs, Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK)
16:50 - Closing of Day 3
17:00 - Poster session
Day 4 - 4th April
Session 5 - Food Contact Materials in Circular EconomyChairs: Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH), Thomas Simat (TU Dresden, DE)
09:00 Welcome to Day 4
09:10 - Keynote: Why don't we actually recycle much more packaging back into food packaging? Frank Welle (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
09:50 - Effect of Ethanol Solution on Poly(lactic acid) Films Migration, Rafael Auras (Michigan State University, US)
10:10 -TRANSCONTAFOOD Project - Study of risks associated with cross-contaminations (microbial, chemical, allergens) during the reuse of food packaging, Kahina Slimani (ANSES, FR)
10:30 - Design for recycling and food contact compliance: how to balance safety & sustainability, Cristina Lugli (Ecol Studio spa, IT)
10:50 - Break
11:10 - Keynote: Revealing Contaminants in China's Recycled PET: Enabling Safe Food Contact Applications, Marco Zhong (National Reference for Food Contact Materials Guangdong, CN)
12:00 - Capability of super-critical CO2 extraction (SCCO2) for removing contaminants in polyolefins, Carlos Estremera (University of Zaragoza, ES)
12:20 - Ethanol vapour-Induced morphological influences on the water barrier performance of PLA films: a multi-component study, Sean Mclntyre (Surface measurement systems, UK)
12:40 - Functional barrier concept in food packaging within the circular economy, Phuong-Mai Nguyen (National Laboratory of Metrology and testing, FR)
13:00 - Development of cleaning and disinfection protocols to ensure food safety in reusable food packaging, Maria Sanz-Puig (Christeyns España, ES)
13:20 - Closing of symposium and poster awards
13:40 - Lunch Sponsors
Meet our official sponsors
Exponent International Ltd. is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together approximately 1000 consultants working across more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory and business issues facing our clients. With Food Safety and Quality teams based in the UK and in the U.S., they work with clients on technical, scientific and regulatory requirements for foods and food contact materials.
Website: exponent.com
Labthink is a multinational technology company devoted in Film & Flexible Package Testing. With a complete Product Portfolio of Laboratory Testers, offers a one-stop-shop for Film & Flexible Package Manufacturers to cover all their Testing Needs in Barrier and Physical Properties. The international Headquarters site of Labthink is in Boston, USA, manufacturing and R&D site is in Jinan China and its SAC IT Center is in Hong Kong, China. Moreover, the company has a global presence with active Subsidiaries in Frankfurt, Germany, Dubai, UAE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and an active network of more than 50 international distributors and more than 30 international service providers.
Website: en.labthink.com
Swiss Quality Testing Services (SQTS) is the most comprehensive laboratory service provider in Switzerland, offering a wide range of analyses in the fields of food, food contact materials and bioanalytics. With over two decades of experience, we deliver exceptional analytical support in the areas of food contact materials and consumer goods.
Their collaboration with ILSI Europe enables them to stay at the forefront of both current and emerging challenges related to food contact materials and to tailor their consulting and analytical services to address the specific needs of their valued customers.
Website: en.sqts.ch
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ILSI Europe welcomes food and related industry or scientific journals to sponsor the 8th edition of the International Symposium on Food Packaging. Interested in this opportunity? Contact Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be.
RegistrationBook your spot to join us!
Deadlines
- Early bird registration: closed
- Regular registration: open; Deadline: March 21st 2025
Early Bird Fees
- Industry: 1000 €
- Non-industry: 700 €
- Students: 400 €
Regular Fees
- Industry: 1300 €
- Non-Industry and Additional Task Force Member Company: 850 €
- Students: 550 €
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations received before 18 December 2024 will be fully refunded.
- Cancellations received between 1 January and 1 February 2025 will be partially refunded (minus €50 handling charge).
- Cancellations received after 1 February 2025 and no-shows will not be refunded.
- Cancellations should be addressed in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be
Substitution
Substitution of attendees are accepted if addressed in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be
Venue & AccomodationValamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
The 8th edition of ILSI Europe's International Food Packaging Symposium will take place at the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
How to get to the venue
Accomodation
To ensure your comfort, ILSI Europe has prebooked rooms at a special rate at the Valamar Hotel where the conference will take place. To secure your accommodation and access this special rate, please register for the event. Once registered, you will receive the booking link in your email.
We strongly recommend that you make your booking as soon as possible. The number of rooms available at the special rate is limited, and we want to make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity to guarantee your stay at the event venue.
- Single Room Rate: 140€/night- Double Room Rate: 155€/night
Accommodation includes breakfast, WiFi, VAT, and taxes.
Alternatives
For attendees seeking more budget-friendly options, we recommend exploring nearby hotels and accommodations. While not officially endorsed for the event, these alternatives offer competitive rates and comfortable stays, providing flexibility for various travel budgets.
Booking policy
Participants are solely responsible for managing their hotel bookings, including any modifications or cancellations, which should be arranged directly with the hotel.
For rooms pre-booked by ILSI Europe: participants can cancel their hotel booking free of charge until December 18th, 2024. After this date, 100% of the booking fee will be charged.
Speakers
Cristina Nerin
Xulei Wu
Christian Kirchnawy
Alan Boobis
Frank Welle
Marco Zhong
If you have any question about the event, please don't hesitate to contact Konrad Korzeniowski (kkorzeniowski@ilsieurope.be) or Hugo Costa (hcosta@ilsieurope.be).
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About the event
The aim of this workshop is to review and discuss existing guidelines for conducting clinical trials on probiotics, with a focus on their unique characteristics. The workshop will highlight gaps in current guidelines and explore ways to enhance them, ensuring the design and execution of robust, high-quality studies.
Recognized experts in the field will participate in this workshop to help shape the future of probiotics research. Through interactive discussions, we aim to:
- Share perspectives on current challenges in probiotics study design.
- Provide recommendations for improving and expanding existing guidelines.
- Collaborate with fellow experts to identify actionable next steps.
This workshop will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry representatives, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and encouraging collaboration.
Organizing Committee
- Prof. Hania Szajewska, University of Warsaw (Chair)
- Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, IFF (Co-Chair)
- Prof. Adele Costabile, University of Roehampton
- Prof. Marc Benninga, Amsterdam UMC
- Prof. Gemma Walton, University of Reading
- Ms. Patricia Sanz Morales, University of Reading
- Dr. Jonathan Lane, H&H Group
- Dr. Nikoletta Vidra, Yakult Europe
- Dr. Carolien van Loo-Bouwman, Yili
- Georgia Chatonidi, ILSI Europe
Programme
10:00 - 10:05 Welcome10:05 - 10:15 What is the objective of the ILSI Activity?
10:15 - 10:45 What are the findings of the ILSI Working Group? (presentations from the Expert Group)
- Exploratory Study (5 min)
- Pilot Study (5 min)
- Randomised Controlled Study (5 min)
- Real-World Study (5 min)
- Retrospective/Prospective Study (5 min)
10:45 - 11:30 Q&A on Presentations
11:30 - 11:45 Coffee break
11:45 - 13:00 General Discussion and recommendations based on
what on the presentions (Discussion with the audience)
13:00 - 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 - 15:30 Consensus on Recommendations for Probiotics:
- Best Practices in Planning, Conducting, and Reporting
- Across Study Types (Discussion with the audience)
15:30 - 16:00 Summary & Final Words
The participation to the workshop is only upon invitation.
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In the light of new activities kick-starting in ILSI Europe Task Forces, there is an evident demand on more activities based on mineral oil risk assessment within our industry members and expert groups. This reflects us back to a previous workshop followed by a publication on 'Mineral oil risk assessment: Knowledge gaps and roadmap. Outcome of a multi-stakeholders workshop' Trends in Food Science & Technology.
This 1-hour webinar builds upon the mentioned research, providing an opportunity to examine any advancements in the field of mineral oil risk assessment. The discussion will focus on new findings, if available, or analyze the factors that may be slowing progress in this area. Identifying existing challenges and gaps will be essential in understanding the current state of research and potential future developments
Webinar hosted by ILSI Europe Risk Analysis for Food Safety and Food Contaminants Task Forces
Speakers
- Giorgia Purcaro, Uleige (BE)
- Juan Carlos Corillo, Shell (NL)
BACKGROUND
Across Southeast Asia, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, has sparked growing consumer demand for healthier diets. In response, governments are implementing policies and initiatives to increase the availability of healthier food options.
Food reformulation plays a vital role in these initiatives, modifying food and beverage products to improve their nutritional profile, taste, safety and overall quality. The 2021 ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on Food Reformulation has also spurred innovations and increased production of reformulated food products in Southeast Asia, helping its population shift towards healthier, more nutritious and sustainable diets for improved health outcomes.
ILSI SEA Region will organize this one-day symposium to share updates and valuable insights from leading experts and officials from academia, government agencies and the food industry across the region.
Registration Venue Accommodation Registration
* Note: Local Rates are only for participants residing in Thailand.
Venue
The 1-day symposium will be held at:
Royal Maneeya Ballroom ARenaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
518, 8 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Accommodation
Special room rates are available at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel for the symposium attendees. Please refer to the rates below:
Deluxe Room - THB4,500R Discovery room - THB5,500
Studio Suite - THB6,500
Kindly use this reservation LINK to book your room reservation.
· The above rates are quoted in Thai THB, per room, per night.· The above rates are inclusive of daily breakfast and internet access in guestrooms
· The above rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 7% VAT
· The above rates are non-commissionable
· Rates are based on above stated production, should there be a decrease of more than 10% in room number per night, the Hotel reserves the right to re-negotiate the room rate.
· Any increase to the original room block will be based on rate, room type and space availability
· A charge of THB 200.- net per room is applied for Room Drops. The Hotel reserves the right to conduct room drops only to rooms that have been checked-in
· Unless specified herein, bed type will be determined upon group's arrival
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
Session 1: Policies, Regulations and Country Initiatives on Food Reformulation (8:30 - 11:10 hr)
Session Chair:Assoc Prof Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee, Mahidol University, Thailand
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:
- Food Reformulation for Better Nutrition and Health - Harnessing Science and Innovation for Policy, Products and Consumer Guidance
Dr Pavinee Chinachoti, International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), Thailand - ASEAN Roadmap on Food Reformulation (ASEAN Health Cluster 1 initiative)
Dr Fatcha Nuraliyah, ASEAN Health Cluster 1 / Ministry of Health, Indonesia (Virtual) - Challenges and Opportunities in the Regulatory Landscape to Promote Food Reformulation
Dr E-Siong Tee, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network (SEA-PHN), Malaysia - Stakeholders Engagement and Approaches for Food Reformulation - Country Examples
I. Thailand initiatives
Dr Tipvon Parinyasiri, National Food Committee, Food and Drug Administration, Thailand
II. Singapore Approaches
Dr Eunice Pang, Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singapore
10:45 - 11:10 hr Morning Refreshment Break
Session 2: Scientific Evidence for Improving Public Health through Food Reformulation (11:10 AM - 14:00 hr)
Session Chair:Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:
- Pre- and Probiotics - Potential for Positive Health Status and Disease Outcome
Prof Patricia Conway, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - Effectiveness and Emerging Aspects of Micronutrient Fortification in National Fortification Programs (TBC)
Dr Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Scientist IV and Board Member of Nutrition and Dietetics - Professional Regulations Commission, Philippines - Innovations in Food Reformulation: Leveraging Bioactive Compounds for Better Health Outcomes
Professor Ts Dr Bey Hing Goh, Sunway University, Malaysia
12:25 - 14:00 hr Lunch Break
Session 3: Science and Innovations in Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance (14:00 - 15:40 hr)
Session Chair:Dr Anadi Nitithamyong, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:
- Role of Processing and Processed Food in Reformulation Towards Healthier Diet
Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi, IPB University, Indonesia - Sensory and Physiological Science - Understanding Food Matrix for Reformulation and Innovation
Prof Chen Jianshe, SIFBI, Singapore (Virtual) - Industry Innovations on Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance
I. Dr Pojjanee Paniangvait, Thai President Foods PCL, Thailand
II. Dr Apiporn Adulpichit, Unilever South East Asia, Thailand
III. Ms Sek Yow Soo, Ace Canning Corporation, Malaysia
15:25 - 15:40 hr Q&A
Session 4: Panel Discussion - Advancing an Effective Agenda for Food Reformulation to Optimize Nutrition and Meet Consumer Demand (15:40 - 16:30 hr)
Moderator:TBC
Panelists:
- Dr Nattasuda Taephant, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Dr Pichet Itkor, Food and Beverage Industry Club, The Federation of Thai Industries, Thailand
- Dr E-Siong Tee, SEA-PHN, Malaysia
- Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Former Director, Clinical Nutrition Research Centre A*Star, Singapore
- Dr Rewadee Chongsuwat, Mahidol University, Thailand
Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
16:40 hr End of symposium & refreshment
Download Tentative ProgramNote: Topic and Title of presentations are subject to change upon final confirmation with invited speakers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Food industry professionals, scientists and researchers from academic and research institutions, and representatives from regulatory and government agencies
ORGANIZER
COLLABORATOR
CONTACT
If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the following:
ILSI Southeast Asia RegionSingapore
Tel: 65 6352 5220
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About Call for abstracts Programme Sponsors Registration Venue & Accomodation AboutExplore the latest research on food packaging safety and sustainability
ILSI Europe International Symposium on Food Packaging is held every four years. It is internationally recognised as a scientific forum to discuss and move forward the science that supports safety and innovation in the field, with minimal environmental impact. This conference of experts facilitates transfer of knowledge and brings innovative solutions to the most pressing issues in this field.
The 8th edition will take place at the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, in Dubrovnik, Croatia during four days from 1 to 4 April 2025. It will be structured around five main themes:
- Advances in Analytical Techniques
- Progress in Toxicological Prediction and Assessment
- Progress in Risk Assessment
- Food Contact Materials in Circular Economy
- Innovative Packaging
This event is initiated by the ILSI Europe Packaging materials Task Force.
Organizing Committee
- Charlene Lacourt (Danone Nutricia Research (FR)
- Cristina Nerin (Universidad de Zaragoza, ES)
- Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
- Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK)
- Laurence Gijs (Dow Europe, BE)
- Hugo Costa (ILSI Europe, BE)
- Konrad Korzeniowski (ILSI Europe, BE)
Scientific Committee
- Christian Kirchnawy (Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technolog, AT)
- Thomas Simat (Technical University of Dresden, DK)
- Emma Bradley (FERA Science, UK)
- Cristina Nerin (Universidad de Zaragoza, ES)
- John Koontz (US Food and Drug Administration, US)
- Alejandro Ariosti (University of Buenos Aires, AR)
- Peter Ragaert (University of Gent, BE)
- Peter Simon (Slovak University of Technology (SK)
- Frank Welle (Fraunhofer Institute (IVV), DE)
- Marco Zhong (National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Material - IQTC, CN)
Call for abstracts is closed
Themes
📊 Advances in analytical techniques🧪 Progress in toxicological prediction and assessment
⚖️ Progress in risk assessment
♻️ Food Contact Materials in the circular economy
🚀 Innovative packaging
Deadlines
- The call for abstracts is closed
Authors will be notified about the accepted abstracts by January 21st.
Rules
Abstracts should be focused on themes mentioned above and should not exceed 2500 characters.When composting your abstract, please keep in mind:
- Relevance: The abstract should be relevant to the conference theme or topic.
- Originality: The abstract should present original research or innovative ideas.
- Clarity: The abstract should be written in clear and concise language, with a well-defined structure and logical flow.
- Significance: The abstract should demonstrate the significance and potential impact of the research or ideas presented.
- Methods: The abstract should provide a clear and concise summary of the research methods used, including the study design, data collection, and analysis.
- Results: The abstract should clearly and accurately describe the research findings and their implications.
- Conclusion: The abstract should provide a clear and concise conclusion that summarizes the main points of the research or ideas presented.
- Grammar and References: The abstract should adhere to grammar rules and include appropriate and relevant references, cited correctly.
Day 1 - 1st April
10:00 - Registration desk opens11:00 - Light Lunch
12:00 - Welcome and introduction to ILSI Europe, Isabelle Guelinckx (ILSI Europe, BE)
12:15 - Opening lecture: Decoding the chemical composition of food packaging materials and understanding its link to safety, Sander Koster (Nestlé, CH) Session 1 - Advances in Analytical Techniques
Chairs: Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK), Thomas Simat (TU Dresden, DE) 13:00 - Keynote: Harmonisation of Analytical procedures with integrated data analysis workflow for the safety of FCM Cristina Nerin (University of Zaragoza, ES)
13:40 - Investigation of potential migratables from paper and board food contact materials intended for takeaway, Melanie Di Mario (Sciensano, BE)
14:00 - Break
14:30 - Overcoming limitations to identify potential hazards in packaging materials using High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Amaury Patin (Nestle, CH)
14:50 - Analytical Characterization of Polyfluorinated Coatings on Fiber-Based Food Packaging in the US Market, Luke K. Ackerman (US- FDA, US)
15:10 - Harmonization on Non-targeted Testing in Mass spectrometry, Thomas Gude (GmbH, CH)
15:30 - Break
16:00 - LC-Orbitrap-MS/MS and GC-Orbitrap-MS: powerful analytical tools to explore the chemical composition of PEF food packaging materials, Antía Lestido (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, ES)
16:20 - Enhancing HS-SPME-Based Non-Target Screening of Volatile Organic Compounds in Plastics and Its Application in Recycled HDPE, Qi Zhi Su (National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Material Guangdong, CN)
16:40 - NIAS investigation in recyclates with statistical approach and machine learning, Andreas Grasskamp (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
17:00 - Closing of Day 1
17:10 - Poster Session
18:00 - Networking Drink
Day 2 - 2nd April
Session 2 - Innovative PackagingChairs: Malcolm Driffield (Exponent, UK), Peter Ragaert (UGent, BE)
09:00 - Welcome to Day 2
09:10 - Keynote: Food Packaging Beyond Earth, Xulei Wu (NASA, US)
09:50 - Releasing active food packaging: advantages and limitations of the use of extracts obtained from edible plants and food-by products, Ana Sanchez Silva (University of Coimbra, ES)
10:10 - A novel anti-Listeria packaging based on polycaprolactone polyhydroxybutyrate blends for fresh salmon, Filomena Silva (Universidad de Saragoza, ES)
10:30 - Break
11:10 - Shape-dependent migration and antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in nanocellulose-based food packaging, Ana Rita Mendes (Universidade Católica Portuguesa. PT)
11:30 - Hydrogel-Integrated CD:MOF Sensors: A Novel Approach to Intelligent Freshness Monitoring in Food Packaging, Marina Ramos (University of Alicante, ES)
11:50 - Innovative packaging enriched with bioactive compounds to extend food shelf-life, Antonella Cavazza (University of Parma, IT)
12:10 - Lunch
13:10 - Bio-based intelligent packaging for fresh food: closing the loop to circular economy, María del Carmen Garrigós (University of Alicante, ES)
13:30 - Incorporation of Polylimonene to Improve the Functional Properties of Pectin-Based Films for Active Food Packaging, Roniérik Pioli Vieira (Uinversity of Campinas, BR)
13:50 - Valorization of Ulva lactuca Residues for Biopolymer-Based Packaging Films, Vanesa Sanz (Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology IATA-CSIC, ES)
14:10 - Break
14:50 - Innovative green packaging: Crafting rosin-derived delivery systems for sustainable and active food preservation, Sérgio Moreira (CeNTI, PT)
15:10 - FOODSAFEBIOPACK project: mapping of contaminants and innovative cellulosic barrier solution, Mathilde Rota (Centre Technique du Papier, FR)
15:30 - High-quality Manufacturing of Packaged Fresh Produce with Conformable In-package Cold Atmospheric Plasma, Deepti Salvi (North Carolina State University, US)
15:50 - Closing of Day 2
16:00 - Poster Session
20:00 - Dinner
Day 3 - 3rd April
Session 3 - Progress in toxicological prediction and assessmentChairs: Charlene Lacourt (Danone, FR), Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
09:00 - Welcome to Day 3
09:10 - Keynote: Value and limitation of in vitro bioassays for the safety assessment of FCM, Christian Kirchnawy (OFI, AT)
09:50 - ToxOligo - Testing oligomers released from food contact materials for interference with steroid action and macrophage activity, Milena Chraniuk (University of Basel, CH)
10:10 - Effect-Based Hazard Evaluation of Recycled Paper Food Contact Materials: Influence of Sample Preparation and Physiological Parameters, Athanasios Kourkopoulos (Maastricht University, NL)
10:30 - Packsafe project: Integrated chemical safety assessment of Food Contact Articles. Chemical and toxicological analysis of 41 extracts, Isabelle Severin (L'institut Agro Dijon, FR)
10:50 - Break Session 4 - Progress in Risk Assessment
Chairs: Charlene Lacourt (Danone, FR), Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
11:20 - Keynote: Non-testing strategies to assess the risk of FCMs', Alan Boobis (Imperial College London, UK)
12:00 - Fumigation of food contact materials - an unidentified risk to packed foods, Marlies Thomann (Tetra Pak, DE)
12:20 - Risks of new trends related to food contact materials, Melanie Di Mario (Sciensano, BE)
12:40 - Lunch
13:40 Reliability of NIAS non-targeted screening in food packaging materials, Elsa Omer (Nestlé, CH)
14:00 - A comparability analysis on the risk assessment approaches to the safety of food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate, James Huang (The Coca-Cola Company, US)
14:20 - Chemical Risk Assessment in Food Packaging for Infant Feeding, Margarita Aznar (University of Zaragoza, ES)
14:40 - Screening tests to evaluate the presence of potential contaminants in recycled plastic intended for the contact with food, Cristina Lugli (Ecol Studio SPA, IT)
15:00 - Break
15:30 - The challenge to measure and evaluate styrene migration, Angela Stoermer (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
15:50 - Critical aspects for the safety of cork-polypropylene composites for food contact, Fatima Pocas (Universidade Católica Portuguesa, PT)
16:10 - Risk assessment related to microplastics release from reusable plastic packagings, Bruno Guerdener (Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais, FR)
16:30 - Potential for globally harmonizing risk assessment protocols for FCMs, Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK)
16:50 - Closing of Day 3
17:00 - Poster session
Day 4 - 4th April
Session 5 - Food Contact Materials in Circular EconomyChairs: Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH), Thomas Simat (TU Dresden, DE)
09:00 Welcome to Day 4
09:10 - Keynote: Why don't we actually recycle much more packaging back into food packaging? Frank Welle (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
09:50 - Effect of Ethanol Solution on Poly(lactic acid) Films Migration, Rafael Auras (Michigan State University, US)
10:10 -TRANSCONTAFOOD Project - Study of risks associated with cross-contaminations (microbial, chemical, allergens) during the reuse of food packaging, Kahina Slimani (ANSES, FR)
10:30 - Design for recycling and food contact compliance: how to balance safety & sustainability, Cristina Lugli (Ecol Studio spa, IT)
10:50 - Break
11:10 - Keynote: Revealing Contaminants in China's Recycled PET: Enabling Safe Food Contact Applications, Marco Zhong (National Reference for Food Contact Materials Guangdong, CN)
12:00 - Capability of super-critical CO2 extraction (SCCO2) for removing contaminants in polyolefins, Carlos Estremera (University of Zaragoza, ES)
12:20 - Ethanol vapour-Induced morphological influences on the water barrier performance of PLA films: a multi-component study, Sean Mclntyre (Surface measurement systems, UK)
12:40 - Functional barrier concept in food packaging within the circular economy, Phuong-Mai Nguyen (National Laboratory of Metrology and testing, FR)
13:00 - Development of cleaning and disinfection protocols to ensure food safety in reusable food packaging, Maria Sanz-Puig (Christeyns España, ES)
13:20 - Closing of symposium and poster awards
13:40 - Lunch Sponsors
Meet our official sponsors
Exponent International Ltd. is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together approximately 1000 consultants working across more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory and business issues facing our clients. With Food Safety and Quality teams based in the UK and in the U.S., they work with clients on technical, scientific and regulatory requirements for foods and food contact materials.
Website: exponent.com
Labthink is a multinational technology company devoted in Film & Flexible Package Testing. With a complete Product Portfolio of Laboratory Testers, offers a one-stop-shop for Film & Flexible Package Manufacturers to cover all their Testing Needs in Barrier and Physical Properties. The international Headquarters site of Labthink is in Boston, USA, manufacturing and R&D site is in Jinan China and its SAC IT Center is in Hong Kong, China. Moreover, the company has a global presence with active Subsidiaries in Frankfurt, Germany, Dubai, UAE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and an active network of more than 50 international distributors and more than 30 international service providers.
Website: en.labthink.com
Swiss Quality Testing Services (SQTS) is the most comprehensive laboratory service provider in Switzerland, offering a wide range of analyses in the fields of food, food contact materials and bioanalytics. With over two decades of experience, we deliver exceptional analytical support in the areas of food contact materials and consumer goods.
Their collaboration with ILSI Europe enables them to stay at the forefront of both current and emerging challenges related to food contact materials and to tailor their consulting and analytical services to address the specific needs of their valued customers.
Website: en.sqts.ch
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ILSI Europe welcomes food and related industry or scientific journals to sponsor the 8th edition of the International Symposium on Food Packaging. Interested in this opportunity? Contact Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be.
RegistrationBook your spot to join us!
Deadlines
- Early bird registration: closed
- Regular registration: open; Deadline: March 21st 2025
Early Bird Fees
- Industry: 1000 €
- Non-industry: 700 €
- Students: 400 €
Regular Fees
- Industry: 1300 €
- Non-Industry and Additional Task Force Member Company: 850 €
- Students: 550 €
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations received before 18 December 2024 will be fully refunded.
- Cancellations received between 1 January and 1 February 2025 will be partially refunded (minus €50 handling charge).
- Cancellations received after 1 February 2025 and no-shows will not be refunded.
- Cancellations should be addressed in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be
Substitution
Substitution of attendees are accepted if addressed in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be
Venue & AccomodationValamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
The 8th edition of ILSI Europe's International Food Packaging Symposium will take place at the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
How to get to the venue
Accomodation
To ensure your comfort, ILSI Europe has prebooked rooms at a special rate at the Valamar Hotel where the conference will take place. To secure your accommodation and access this special rate, please register for the event. Once registered, you will receive the booking link in your email.
We strongly recommend that you make your booking as soon as possible. The number of rooms available at the special rate is limited, and we want to make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity to guarantee your stay at the event venue.
- Single Room Rate: 140€/night- Double Room Rate: 155€/night
Accommodation includes breakfast, WiFi, VAT, and taxes.
Alternatives
For attendees seeking more budget-friendly options, we recommend exploring nearby hotels and accommodations. While not officially endorsed for the event, these alternatives offer competitive rates and comfortable stays, providing flexibility for various travel budgets.
Booking policy
Participants are solely responsible for managing their hotel bookings, including any modifications or cancellations, which should be arranged directly with the hotel.
For rooms pre-booked by ILSI Europe: participants can cancel their hotel booking free of charge until December 18th, 2024. After this date, 100% of the booking fee will be charged.
Speakers
Cristina Nerin
Xulei Wu
Christian Kirchnawy
Alan Boobis
Frank Welle
Marco Zhong
If you have any question about the event, please don't hesitate to contact Konrad Korzeniowski (kkorzeniowski@ilsieurope.be) or Hugo Costa (hcosta@ilsieurope.be).
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