Contact

Valeria Lotti

[Conference Manager]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06 15 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 4
[email protected]

Oona Malmi

[Conference Coordinator]

+49 (0)30-81 45 06-19 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 3
[email protected]

Food, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Law

Hybrid Conference |

27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 |

Berlin |

Language: English

19th European Food and Feed Law Conference

Join our annual conference organised under the auspices of the European Food and Feed Law Review, bringing together experts from both public and private sectors. Renowned experts from the European Commission, food industry, private practice and academia will provide you with in-depth knowledge on the recent developments in European Food and Feed Law.

This year the conference will be held in Berlin to celebrate Lexxion’s 25^th anniversary. Don’t miss this incredible learning and networking opportunity!

“The most important EU event on EU Food and Feed Law.”

“Year after year, this is confirmed to be the best way to get an overview of all the hot topics in food law, delivered by real experts of the field.”

“Must attend event for every serious food lawyer – highly informative, interactive and fun!”

“The place to be.”

Participants receive a certificate upon participation.

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Prices

Participation fees for participation in Berlin:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 945,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.295,- (excl. VAT)

Participation fees for online participation:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 745,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.095,- (excl. VAT)

What’s included in the price:

For in-person participation:

High-level trainers;
High-quality materials – printed in a booklet and downloadable after the event;
Experienced conference manager’s support throughout the event;
Coffee and lunch breaks throughout the event;
Networking dinner;
Lexxion-branded gift bags.

For online participation:

High-level trainers;
High-quality materials – downloadable during and after the event;
Technical support by an experienced conference manager throughout the event;
Opportunity for live interactions.

Discount for European Food and Feed Law Review (EFFL) subscribers: € 100,-

VAT will be added if applicable.

Group Discounts

Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.

We offer group discounts upon request. Please contact Valeria Lotti at [email protected] or +49 (030)81 45 06 15. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Course Material – No need to miss anything!

If you are unable to attend the course you may want to order all the presentations shown during the event. The price is € 249,- (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Valeria Lotti.

Target Group:

Regulatory affairs managers
Food lawyers working at European and national institutions
Private legal practitioners
Legal counsel and industry representatives
Academics

Methodology

A conference by Lexxion Publisher is a unique opportunity for a deep dive into the current developments in a particular field. Leading experts will share their exclusive insights and knowledge and expertise with you. The conference comprises of concise presentations followed by Q&A sessions, where participants can raise their own questions and comments. Furthermore, panel discussions and analysis of current case law enrich the event and enhance the discussion.

Conference materials are available to download after the event.

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 27. November

Chairs of Day 1:

Prof. Andreas Meisterernst , Partner, Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte; Editor-in-Chief of the European Food and Feed Law Review (EFFL)

Leonie Evans , Partner, Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte, Munich

08:45

Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:05

Welcome Address and Introduction Round

09:15

EU Maximum Amounts for Vitamins and Minerals in Fortified Foods and Food Supplements

Dr. Carolin Bendadani , Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, Berlin

10:15

From Feed to Gourmet: The Evolution of Pet Food and Its Legal Implications

Francesco Planchenstainer , Global Head of Food Law, Nestlé, Vevey

11:00

Coffee Break

11:30

The EU Commission´s Vision for Agriculture and Food – Becoming Clear or Going Blurry?

Prof. Dr. Martin Holle , Food Law and Administrative Law at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW), Hamburg

12:15

EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR), Waste Framework Directive, National Implementation of SUP-D & National Recycling Labelling

Nicolas Carbonnelle , Bird & Bird, Brussels

13:00

Lunch Break

14:00

New Rules on Origin Labelling under Regulation 2024/1143

Paolo Patruno , Deputy Secretary General, CLITRAVI, Brussels

14:45

Ultra Processed Food

Prof. Ciarán Forde , Chairholder: Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour Chair group., Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen

15:30

Coffee Break

16:00

Marketing Bans or Restrictions of Certain Foods and Beverages

Norway’s ban of marketing of unhealthy food and drinks to children
WHO context and recommendations on marketing food and beverages to children
Ban of sale of Energy Drinks to under 16 in Norway and international overview
Sugar tax

Marie Vaale-Hallberg , Partner, Kvale Law Firm, Oslo

16:45

Procedures under Art. 8 Reg. 1925/2006: Case Law and Impact on Other Substances

Prof. Andreas Meisterernst , Partner, Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte; Editor-in-Chief of the European Food and Feed Law Review (EFFL)

17:30

End of Day 1

19:00

Lexxion’s 25th Anniversary Jubilee

Day 2: Friday, 28. November

Chair of Day 2:

Prof. Dr. Martin Holle , Food Law and Administrative Law at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW), Hamburg

09:00

Recent Case Law of the ECJ

Paola Corte , Partner, Studio Legale Corte, Milan

09:45

EU Food Advertising Law

EU Member States responsibility for regulating food advertisement
Health and sustainability aspects of food in MS advertisement regulation
The ‘Comparative Common Core’ approach

Dr. Hanna Schebesta , Associate Professor, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen

10:30

Future of Sustainability under the EU Competitiveness Compass and Clean Industrial Deal

News on CSDDD & CSRD
Forced Labour Regulation
Practical aspects/questions on the application of EUDR

Prof. Ludovica Chiussi Curzi , University of Bologna

11:15

Coffee Break

11:45

The Future of Ethanol

New CMR classification of ethanol under CLP & under BPR as a biocide
Criticism and consequences of harmonized classification for cosmetics, food production & other industries
Socio-economic considerations, impact of essential-use concept
Legal options to challenge the reclassification, new standards ECJ TiO2-case

Leonie Evans , Partner, Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte, Munich

12:30

Ingredient v. Food Additive v. Processing Aid – State of Play

Legislative framework
Standing Committee positions
Key considerations for companies

Katharina Ewert , Special Counsel, Covington & Burling, London

13:15

Evaluation of Potential CMR Substances – Update & Outlook

Dr. Sabine Wittig , RDA Scientific Consultants GmbH, Munich

14:00

Light Lunch and End of the Conference

Speakers

Prof. Andreas Meisterernst

Partner, Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte; Editor-in-Chief of the European Food and Feed Law Review (EFFL)

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Leonie Evans

Partner, Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte, Munich

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Dr. Carolin Bendadani

Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, Berlin

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Francesco Planchenstainer

Global Head of Food Law, Nestlé, Vevey

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Prof. Dr. Martin Holle

Food Law and Administrative Law at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW), Hamburg

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Nicolas Carbonnelle

Bird & Bird, Brussels

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Paolo Patruno

Deputy Secretary General, CLITRAVI, Brussels

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Prof. Ciarán Forde

Chairholder: Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour Chair group., Division of Human Nutrition and Health, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen

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Marie Vaale-Hallberg

Partner, Kvale Law Firm, Oslo

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Paola Corte

Partner, Studio Legale Corte, Milan

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Dr. Hanna Schebesta

Associate Professor, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen

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Prof. Ludovica Chiussi Curzi

University of Bologna

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Katharina Ewert

Special Counsel, Covington & Burling, London

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Dr. Sabine Wittig

RDA Scientific Consultants GmbH, Munich

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Venue

InterContinental Berlin

Budapester Str. 2
Berlin, Germany

Phone +49 30 26020
[email protected]

Online-Registration

Hybrid Conference | 27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 | Berlin | Language: English

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Seating limit
The number of participants in Berlin is limited.

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19% VAT (Germany) will be added if applicable. The participation fee covers conference/course materials. If attending face-to-face the participation fee includes drinks and snacks during breaks and warm meals (if indicated).

Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Ticket Type	Price	Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| 19th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Online Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€670,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| 19th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€985,00	N/A

19th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Online Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€745,00
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19th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.095,00
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Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| 19th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Berlin Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€850,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| 19th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Berlin Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.165,00	N/A

19th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Berlin Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€945,00
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19th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Berlin Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.295,00
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Zusammenfassung | Summary

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November 2025

27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025, Berlin

Hybrid Conference, Language: English