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Date: September 17, 2026

Time: 08:00 – 14:45 EDT

Location: Washington DC, USA

Optional: Networking dinner on the evening of September 16

 

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Complete the form below to secure your place. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Join us in Washington, DC for Members’ Regulatory Day 2026 and stay on top of the regulatory developments shaping the global food and beverage landscape, so you can apply them with confidence in your role.

Designed for professionals navigating complex, multi-market requirements, this member-exclusive event brings together the latest US, EU, UK and international updates with practical insight to support day-to-day decision-making.

You’ll gain a clear view of how regulations are evolving across key areas including sustainability, nutrition and health. This includes developments such as US state-level divergence, UK nutrient profiling, global front-of-pack labelling trends, and the latest on EU sustainability legislation including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Deforestation Regulation.

Through a mix of focused presentations and interactive discussion forums, you’ll explore what these changes mean in practice, helping you anticipate risk, plan ahead and make more informed regulatory decisions.

You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with peers facing similar challenges and exchange perspectives in a collaborative, expert-led environment.

An optional networking dinner will take place on the evening of September 16, offering additional time to build relationships and continue the conversation.

Why attend

  • Build confidence navigating EU sustainability regulations, including the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and Deforestation Regulation
  • Stay up to date with the latest developments in sustainability, nutrition, and health regulation – including how federal direction and state divergence could impact you
  • Expand your network and share experiences with peers tackling similar regulatory challenges in a collaborative, expert‑led environment
  • Help influence future content by sharing your priorities for 2027 regulatory insight reports and webinar topics

From this event you will gain

  • A clear overview of key regulatory updates across major global markets, helping you stay informed and respond with confidence
  • Practical insight into how sustainability, nutrition and health regulations are evolving – so you can anticipate change and manage compliance risks more effectively

Who should attend

  • Senior Regulatory Specialists, Regulatory Managers, Directors and VPs with EU or global regulatory responsibility
  • Technical specialists, Innovation Teams, Quality Managers and others with food legislation or labelling responsibility
  • Please note this is a member-exclusive event

Venue

Address: 1150 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA

Located in Washington DC’s central business district, 1150 18th Street NW is easily accessible by both car and train.

The two closest airports are Ronald Regan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airport (IAD).

View the full programme here

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LFR Members’ Regulatory Day Washington DC 2026

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