Why you should attend

The 2012 Extractables & Leachables conferences in the US and in Europe are organised by iSmithers, Smithers Rapra and Pira International and with this combined expertise, the conference are sure to be truly world class events, and the only two of their kind.

Both events will deliver cutting edge analysis of testing techniques and high level insight into the global regulatory landscape, while allowing extensive time for debate and networking. Attendees will take away not only the latest news on regulatory updates, results from industry working groups and progress in analysis of new materials for pharmaceutical packaging, but also a valuable knowledge-sharing experience through the extensive networking and social agenda.

The co-location of E&L Europe with Pira's well established Plastics and Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs event will continue for 2012, with participants fulfilling the same role as for E&L, but in the food packaging industry. Attendees will be able to migrate across both conference programmes and add value through shared networking time with those working in this parallel supply chain.

And E&L USA 2012 will also co-locate with Pira's very successful Global Food Contact USA conference, providing delegates with even more networking opportunities and maximising the benefits of attending one of our Extractables and Leachables events.

"Food contact and pharmaceutical packaging regulations have a lot in common and often share the same origins, so it makes perfect sense to co-locate these two popular conferences and maximise the benefits from discussion across the two packaging applications" said Robert Stead, Head of Events at Pira International. "We are delighted with the previous success of these events, and look forward to more successful conferences in 2012".

6 Key reasons to attend future events:

• Stay at the forefront of innovation in your business
• Learn from best practice examples in regulatory compliance
• Keep up to speed with new legislation and the regulatory system
• Network and share ideas with senior industry figures in your field
• Create an agenda to suit you, choosing from two industry-leading conference programmes
• Enjoy a social evening programme and build new business partnerships