General
Forthcoming COT meetings
Dates of COT meetings including current and future discussion items.
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Skip the menu of subheadings on this page.Scheduled meetings for 2026
- Tuesday 3rd of February 2026.
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Tuesday 31st March 2026.
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Tuesday 19th May 2026.
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Tuesday 14th July 2026.
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Tuesday 8th September 2026.
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Tuesday 20th October 2026.
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Tuesday 8th December 2026.
Current and future COT discussion items
Below are ongoing items, currently being evaluated by the COT or possible topics for further discussion at a future meeting
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Discussion Item |
Time scale |
|---|---|
| Fluoride | 18 months + |
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Follow up on EFSA dioxins opinion |
12 months + |
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Alternatives to plastic packaging |
12 + months |
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Maternal diets |
18 + months |
| PFAS | 18 + months |
Note: time scales are provisional and subject to change. Additional items may be introduced at short notice, requiring less urgent items to move to a later meeting
If you would like to submit information on any of these items, please contact the Secretariat at:
Email: cot@food.gov.uk