First Normec OWS Seminar Brings Together Industry Partners

16 October 2025

Normec OWS successfully organized its first Seminar Day, bringing partners together for a day of knowledge sharing and collaboration.

The event, which took place both in person in Ghent and online, focused on regulatory updates, market trends, and developments in the field of biodegradability and non-persistence testing.

The open exchange fostered constructive discussions on the development of sustainable materials.

Following the success of this first edition, Normec OWS is already looking forward to the next seminar day in 2026.

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