📢 Save the Date: MedParmPlast Europe Summer Conference 2025

The MedPharmPlast Europe (MPPE) Summer Conference returns this July in the vibrant city of Lyon! Join us for two days of insights, networking, and strategic dialogue on the future of the medical plastics and polymers ecosystem.

🗓 Date: 1 & 2 July 2025
​📍 Venue: Novotel Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences
​Address: 70 Av. Leclerc, 69007 Lyon, France

Agenda Overview

1 July (Tuesday)

🕧 12:30–13:30 – MPPE General Assembly (members only event)

🕑 14:00–17:00 – MPPE Public Conference – Day I
​Theme: General Topics & Regulatory Updates

🕖 19:00 – Networking Event (To be confirmed)

2 July (Wednesday)
​🕘 09:00–13:00 – MPPE Public Conference – Day II
​Theme: “It’s All About Sustainability”
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🗣️ Key Topics

Day I. – General Topics & Regulatory Updates

  • MPPE Regulatory Task Force (RTF) Update
    ​Gain insights into the latest activities of the MPPE RTF, including regulatory intelligence gathering, member engagement, and the group’s workstreams supporting the medical plastics value chain across Europe.
  • Medical Device Regulation (MDR) Update ​
    ​A review of ongoing developments around MDR implementation and its practical implications for manufacturers, converters, and stakeholders navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
  • Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs) ​
    ​Explore upcoming restrictions and discussions on PFAs, with an overview of regulatory pressure and its expected impact on materials used in medical applications.
  • Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) ​
    ​Dive into the EU’s proposed revisions to packaging legislation and their specific implications for healthcare packaging, recyclability, and the circular economy.
  • Microplastics
    ​An overview of ongoing restrictions and expected guidance from ECHA and the European Commission on microplastics, and what it means for medical-grade polymer materials.

Day II. – Sustainability Focus
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  • MPPE Lighthouse Project
    ​A standout project spotlighting innovation and collaboration within the medical plastics value chain, with a strong sustainability and circularity component.
  • Polystyrene Trays Recycling
    ​Case study on the recovery and recycling of polystyrene trays used in healthcare settings – demonstrating real-world feasibility and environmental benefit.
  • Medical Waste
    ​Presentation on national strategies and organizational best practices for medical plastic waste management and valorization.
  • Pharma View on Sustainability
    ​Industry leaders share their perspectives on integrating sustainability into pharmaceutical operations, packaging, and partnerships.

and many more topics to come
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🎟️ Registration

Register now
  • Free access for MPPE members
  • €650 for non-members

Stay tuned for the full agenda. We look forward to welcoming you in Lyon!

 

For questions, please contact the MPPE Secretariat via lilla.mezriczky@eupc.org

 

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About MedPharmPlast Europe

MedPharmPlast Europe is a sector group of EuPC created in 2014 by and for companies involved in the whole supply chain of plastic medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging in Europe. It assists companies in these industry sectors by keeping them informed about the latest developments in European regulations and their impact on the medical device and pharmaceutical packaging plastics value chain. MedPharmPlast Europe also represents the interests of the industry to the European legislators and tries to arrive at regulations that are both workable and protect the patient.

Contact

Avenue de Cortenbergh 71 1000 Brussels Belgium

+32 (0)2 739 63 88

lilla.mezriczky@eupc.org

www.medpharmplasteurope.org