Webinar Circular Bioeconomy in Europe: The Rules of the Game

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲? Innovation in the bioeconomy, from forestry and biotechnology to novel foods and fermentation-based products, increasingly depends on an understanding of the regulatory landscape.

Join the upcoming ToBeReal Project 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝘊𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 ♟️
In this webinar, participants will gain practical insights into:
- The latest developments in European bioeconomy policy
- The November 2025 update of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy
- Regulatory pathways for innovative bio-based products
- Practical insights into Novel Food regulation and EFSA approval processes

Bringing together expertise from Alder BioInsights, Fondazione Agrifood & Bioeconomy FVG, BioFuel Region and ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek), the webinar will combine policy perspectives with real-world examples and practical guidance for innovators, researchers and industry actors.

AGENDA

12:00: Short presentation of ToBeReal project (Lara Valentin)

12:10: Regulations in Europe – what are they and why they matter (Gail Shuttleworth/Alder
BioInsights)

12:20: Shaping Europe’s Circular Future: What’s New in the EU Bioeconomy Strategy (Ilaria
Marcolin/FAB FVG)

12:40 The EU regulatory framework for forestry - what happens when realities and
ideologies intercept? (Eva Fridman/BFR)

13:00 From R&D in agrifood & bioeconomy to regulator approval (Bart Van
Droogenbroeck/ILVO)

13:20 Q&A