About this Event
n industry experts and regulatory representatives at CAFRE, Loughry Campus for an update on the latest packaging legislation and sustainability requirements impacting the food, packaging and agri-food sectors across Northern Ireland.
As the packaging regulatory landscape continues to evolve, businesses face increasing obligations relating to sustainability, compliance and packaging management. This event has been designed to provide clear, practical guidance on emerging legislation and offer delegates the opportunity to hear directly from policy leads and regulatory bodies.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland (FSA NI) representatives will deliver presentations focusing on the latest developments in environmental policy affecting the food and packaging sectors.
Friday 13 November 2026 hosted in the Conference and Recreation Centre, CAFRE, Loughry Campus, Cookstown BT80 9AA
09:00 Registration and Refreshments
09:30 Welcome and Introduction
09:40 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Update
10:00 Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Update
10:20 Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Update
10:40 Refreshment break
11:00 Introduction to Emerging PFAS Legislation and Implications for Food Packaging
11:20 Food Strategy Framework Overview
11:40 Final Remarks & Close
11:45 Q&A sessions with individual teams
The event will provide essential insights into the evolving legislative landscape, including:
- Updates on key packaging policy developments, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
- Insights into emerging PFAS-related legislation and potential implications for food-contact packaging.
- Opportunities to engage with government representatives, industry stakeholders and packaging specialists
Join us to stay ahead of upcoming packaging legislation and ensure your business is prepared for the changes ahead. This event will provide valuable insights into compliance requirements, strengthen collaboration between industry, regulators and government, and enhance engagement across Northern Ireland’s agri-food and packaging sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to build knowledge, make connections and help shape a more sustainable future for the industry.
This is a free to attend event. Booking is essential. Morning coffee/tea and scones will be provided.
Event venue & nearby stays
College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry Campus, 76 Dungannon Road, Cookstown, United Kingdom
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