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    "title": "Save the Date: EuMBC Annual Conference 2026",
    "modified_at": "2025-09-30 10:42:29",
    "published_at": "2026-04-02 15:28:00",
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    "subtitle": "Addressing Competitiveness, Regulation and Sustainability in the Plastics Sector",
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    "body": "<p>The <a href=\"https://compounders.eu/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>European Masterbatch and Compounders Association (EuMBC)</strong></a> will hold its <strong>Annual Conference 2026 on 21 May in Brussels</strong>, bringing together industry leaders, EU policymakers, and key stakeholders to discuss key regulatory and market developments affecting the plastics sector.</p><p>Organised alongside the <strong>EuMBC General Assembly</strong>, the event will provide a platform for exchange on both strategic priorities of the association and the evolving policy landscape impacting the industry.</p><h4 id=\"key-topics-on-the-agenda-include\" ><strong>Key topics on the agenda include:</strong></h4><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>REACH Regulation revision</strong> &ndash; latest update from the European Commission</span></li><li><span><strong>PSLT and classification developments</strong>, including the outlook on talc</span></li><li><span><strong>Biolelution project</strong> &ndash; key learnings from cross-sector collaboration</span></li><li><span><strong>Design for recycling</strong> and its impact on masterbatch and compounds development</span></li><li><span><strong>Corporate social responsibility</strong> in the plastics value chain</span></li><li><span><strong>Supply chain and procurement challenges</strong> in an uncertain global environment</span></li><li><span><strong>Industry roundtable discussion</strong> on current challenges and future priorities</span></li></ul><p>The programme will feature contributions from representatives of the European Commission, industry experts, and leading organisations, combining regulatory insight with practical </p><p>Further details on the full agenda and confirmed speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.</p><p>The conference will also include networking opportunities throughout the day, including a networking lunch.</p><p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Registration is now open:</strong></p><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPs_UORKsLWnJ0JCmKzin-O7mw3AbOxZy5EjA3KkXa_UmpHw/viewform?usp=header\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--center story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Register Here</a>\n<hr /><h4 id=\"about-eumbc\" ><strong>About EuMBC</strong></h4><p>The European Masterbatch and Compounders Association (EuMBC) represents the interests of masterbatch and compounds producers in Europe, promoting innovation, sustainability, and a competitive regulatory framework.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Media Contact:</strong> </p><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Tracey Nguyen<br>\u200bEmail: tracey.nguyen@eupc.org </p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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