Migration Studies in Support of an FDA Food Contact Notification (FCN)

Originally Aired on June 4, 2025

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Migration Studies in Support of an FDA Food Contact Notification (FCN)

Originally Aired on June 4, 2025

There are many ways to sell and distribute authorized food packaging materials on the US market. One pathway for introducing new food contact substances to the U.S. market is by submitting a Food Contact Notification (FCN) to the FDA for premarket approval.

Watch our webinar exploring the FDA’s authorization process for new food contact substances, focusing on migration testing and safety evaluation. Additionally, gain insights on clearing specific recycling processes to ensure compliance and safe material use in food contact applications.

Key Highlights

Overview of US FDA regulatory framework
Migration assessments through calculation, modeling, or analysis
Intentional (IAS) vs nonintentional added substances (NIAS)
Risks of using recycled materials and evaluation of processes
Safety evaluations: from migration to exposure
Insightful case studies and corresponding testing solutions provided by Eurofins

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Meet the Presenters

Trish Hook

Technical Business Manager
Eurofins SFA Group

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Trish graduated at the London Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Product Development. After relocating to Los Angeles, she transitioned into the events industry, contributing to high-profile projects such as award shows, private celebrity events and weddings. Through these experiences, she refined her expertise in project planning, team leadership, client relations, problem-solving, and professional communication.

Driven by a desire to return to the consumer products industry, she transitioned from her role as an Event Director and joined Eurofins, inspired by her background in Product Development. Trish has since developed extensive knowledge in global compliances and regulations, specializing in—but not limited to—packaging, food contact materials, and failure mechanisms. Her work with a diverse and expansive client base has further deepened her expertise, allowing her to navigate across multiple industries. In her spare time, she’s a self-proclaimed foodie and avid travel enthusiast, always on the lookout for new flavors and destinations to explore.

Drew Dumas

Lab Director
Eurofins SF Analytical

Drew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from University of Missouri. He has an extensive background in chemistry including organic/inorganic qualitative and quantitative analytics. Drew is well-versed in federal and state hazardous chemical restrictions in the global marketplace, such as RoHS, WEEE, REACH, California Prop 65, and more. He has conducted on-location product audits and material assessments for Fortune 500 companies in coordination with supply chains to create technical files and develop chemical risk management programs.