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Owen Grieves

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Food, Chemical & Pharmaceutical Law

Hybrid Conference |

29.10.2026 - 30.10.2026 |

Bruxelles |

Language: English

20th European Food and Feed Law Conference

Breaking EU Regulatory Update: Unpack the Council’s newly adopted stance on the ‘Omnibus X’ simplification package [1] live at the 20th European Food and Feed Law Conference with key EU policymakers and industry experts!

Join our annual conference, held under the auspices of the European Food and Feed Law Review, and connect with leading experts from both the public and private sectors.

For this special 20th anniversary edition, distinguished speakers from the European Commission, the food industry, private practice, and academia will share in-depth insights into the latest developments in European Food and Feed Law, offering valuable perspectives and practical expertise.

“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 Brussels:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 845,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.195,- (excl. VAT)

Networking Dinner on 29 October for € 95,- (optional, 3-course-menu, wine & water, 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 Owen Grieves 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 Owen Grieves.

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, 29. October

Chairs of the Seminar

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

Leonie Evans , Partner, Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte, Munich

08:30

Registration and Welcome Coffee

09:00

Welcome Address: 20 Years of the European Food and Feed Law Review & Conference

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

Wolfgang Andreae , Lexxion Publisher, Berlin

09:15

Recent Changes to the Waste Framework Directive

Food waste reduction targets
Implementation measures for Member States
Obligations of the European Commission

Rikke Karlsson , Policy Officer, European Commission, DG SANTE, Brussels

10:15

Anniversary Keynote

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

11:00

Coffee Break

11:30

One Health and its Multiple Roles

Evolving implementation in the EU legal system and the role of the FAO SWM Legal Hub as a catalyst for regulatory change.

Francesca Coli , International Legal Expert, SWM Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome

12:15

Food Labelling in the Age of Infobesity: Why Less Could Be More

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

13:00

Lunch Break

14:00

Update on Allergen Information in EU Food Law

Article 36(3)(a) FIC Regulation and ‘May Contain’ Labelling
Outlook
PAL in the Netherlands: Experiences with the Dutch Policy Rule So Far and Lessons for the EU

Sarah Arayess , Founder, Say legal, Amsterdam

14:45

Recent Case Law of the ECJ

Relationship between FIC and UCPD (Lidl v AGCM, C-301/25)
Food Hygiene and Safety (C-483/24)
Food Supplements and Claims, Labelling and Advertisements (C-721/24 and C-657/24)

Paola Corte , Partner, Studio Legale Corte, Milan

15:30

Coffee Break

16:00

Supply Chain Challenges under EU Sustainability Regulations

Forced Labour Regulation
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Alicia Bellon , Sustainability Manager, CAOBISCO, Brussels

16:45

Implementing and Enforcing the EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825: Early Lessons

Current Implementation Status and National Particularities
Guidance Documents and Treatment of Existing Stock
Implications of the New Provisions and Practical Examples

Leonie Evans , Partner, Meisterernst Rechtsanwälte, Munich

17:30

End of Day 1

19:00

Anniversary Dinner and Networking Opportunity at Toucan Brasserie
Directions on Google Maps: Avenue Louis Lepoutre 1 – 1050 Bruxelles

Exclusive Dinner (optional): 3-course menu, with wine and water included

Day 2: Friday, 30. October

Chair of the Seminar

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

09:00

Social Media Advertising

Marine André , Associate, Qolumn, Paris, France

09:45

Protection of Terms for Meat, Milk and Alcoholic Products

Fabio Ziemßen , Chairman of the Board, Bundesverband für Alternative Proteinquellen, Berlin

10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

On MOSH & MOAH

Dr. Sabine Wittig , RDA Scientific Consultants GmbH, Munich

11:45

How Certification of Speciality Feed Ingredients Supports Regulatory Compliance

Giacomo Sisinni , Senior Scheme Manager, Fami QS, Brussels

12:30

Algorithms on the Menu: AI, Food Law and the Future of Regulation

AI across the Food Supply Chain: Transforming Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Food Safety, Compliance and Consumer Engagement
Food Law and AI Regulation: How Existing Requirements Interact with Emerging Frameworks, Including the EU AI Act
Preparing for Regulatory Scrutiny: AI Governance, Accountability, Transparency and Risk Management for Food Businesses, with Lessons from Wider Product Regulation

Dominic Watkins , Partner, DWF LLP, London

13:00

Defensible by Design: AI-Driven Monitoring of Claims Defensibility with Rigour, Transparency and Human Oversight in Practice (Online)

Nicola Colombo , Co-Founder and CEO, Prodeen, Switzerland

13:30

Light Lunch and End of 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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Wolfgang Andreae

Lexxion Publisher, Berlin

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Rikke Karlsson

Policy Officer, European Commission, DG SANTE, Brussels

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Francesca Coli

International Legal Expert, SWM Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome

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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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Sarah Arayess

Founder, Say legal, Amsterdam

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Paola Corte

Partner, Studio Legale Corte, Milan

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Alicia Bellon

Sustainability Manager, CAOBISCO, Brussels

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Marine André

Associate, Qolumn, Paris, France

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Fabio Ziemßen

Chairman of the Board, Bundesverband für Alternative Proteinquellen, Berlin

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Dr. Sabine Wittig

RDA Scientific Consultants GmbH, Munich

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Giacomo Sisinni

Senior Scheme Manager, Fami QS, Brussels

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Dominic Watkins

Partner, DWF LLP, London

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Nicola Colombo

Co-Founder and CEO, Prodeen, Switzerland

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Venue

Le Louise Hotel Brussels

Av. de la Toison d'Or 40
Bruxelles, Belgium

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Hybrid Conference | 29.10.2026 - 30.10.2026 | Bruxelles | Language: English

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21% VAT (Belgium) 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 \| 20th 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 \| 20th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€985,00	N/A

20th 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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20th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Online Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.095,00
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Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| 20th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Brussels Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€760,00	N/A

Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| 20th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.075,00	N/A

20th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Brussels Reduced fee for public authorities / Reduzierter Preis für Angehörige einer Hochschule/Behörde	€845,00
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20th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.195,00
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Exclusive Dinner on 29. October \| 20th European Food and Feed Law Conference \| Brussels Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€95,00
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October 2026

29.10.2026 - 30.10.2026, Bruxelles

Hybrid Conference, Language: English