May 29, 2025
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14:30-15:00 | Fossil-based or bio-based?
How to determine the origin of plastic materials?
Michela Gallo
Michela Gallo is Head of Food Contact and Consumer Goods Division at LabAnalysis Group Laboratories.
She graduated from Ca' Foscari University and has gained significant experience in the field of testing and material properties in the chemical, biological and performance fields.
In her professional career, she has held managerial positions of increasing responsibility in Italian and international companies within the Consumer Products, Environmental and Pharma/Cosmetics divisions.
15:15 - 15:45 | The Versatility of Paper: Features and Performance for novel sustainable applications
Beatrice Marsili
Beatrice Marsili is Technical Area Coordinator Paper Quality Centre/LUCENSE
She is a Chemical engineer, specialising in studies related to the papermaking process, both physical-mechanical and chemical.
She provides consultancy, assistance and training to companies on food compliance, performance requirements and cellulosic product development.
Simone Giangrandi
Simone Giangrandi is Head of Research and Innovation at LUCENSE.
He holds a PhD in Physics and is a specialist in innovation and sustainable development, with a focus on the paper industry.
He deals with business consulting, research and innovation projects with research organisations and companies, and development of system projects.
16:00- 16:30 | Insects vs Innovation: The Challenge of New Packaging Between Sustainability, Regulations and Food Safety
Dario Zanoni
Dario Zanoni is Regulatory Affairs for Istituto Italiano Imballaggio.
He holds a PhD in Food Science and Technology and is also involved in training and technical-regulatory consulting on packaging.
Annalisa Cagnola
Annalisa Cagnola is technical manager at the Applied Entomology Laboratory.
She holds a Master's degree in the biological sciences.
The Laboratory of Applied Entomology advises companies in the food sector on the prevention and treatment of food and urban insect infestations.
16:45-17:15 | Smart Machines, Safe Systems: Cybersecurity in Motion
Claudia Cottone
Claudia Cottone is an expert in Machine Safety at TÜV Rheinland Italia.
With decades of experience in CE conformity assessment according to the Machinery Directive and Machinery Regulation, it also works in the field of functional safety, cybersecurity and the UWED Directive. It carries out inspections for global market access and offers training on international standards.
At TÜV Rheinland, he is national contact for the Technical Competence Centre for Machine Safety and global contact for functional safety and cybersecurity. He is part of the IECEE CTL ETF 16 group for cybersecurity.