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IAFP was proud to support and/or participate in four key food safety conferences held in-person and virtually during
October 2021 and November 2021. In its global efforts to spread the food safety message, the Association was well
represented in the programs by many Members, along with past and current Executive Board Members who provided
their time and expertise to speak on various topics and issues addressing food safety.
IAFP was proud to support and/or participate in four key food safety conferences held in-person and virtually during
October 2021 and November 2021. In its global efforts to spread the food safety message, the Association was well
represented in the programs by many Members, along with past and current Executive Board Members who provided
their time and expertise to speak on various topics and issues addressing food safety.
Recent InteRnatIonal MeetIngs
Recent InteRnatIonal MeetIngs
Recent InteRnatIonal MeetIngs
Recent InteRnatIonal MeetIngs
IAFP was proud to support and/or participate in four key food safety conferences held in-person and virtually during
October 2021 and November 2021. In its global efforts to spread the food safety message, the Association was well
represented in the programs by many Members, along with past and current Executive Board Members who provided
their time and expertise to speak on various topics and issues addressing food safety.
China International Food Safety & Quality Conference (CIFSQ)
October 27-28, 2021
China International Food Safety & Quality Conference (CIFSQ)
October 27-28, 2021
IAFP is proud to be the global
host for the annual China International
Food Safety & Quality (CIFSQ)
Conference. This top-level event
brings together food safety professionals
from across China and
around the world. This year, the 15th
CIFSQ Conference took place as a
hybrid event October 27-28, 2021,
in Beijing under the theme, " Safer
Food Through Advances in Science,
Digitization & Policy. " The two-day conference included a wide range of topics
organized around several Panel Discussions and 15 Breakout Sessions
delivered to 280 in-person and 476 virtual attendees.
The strong educational program featured 152 distinguished speakers
and panelists, including ministerial level officials, renowned scientists, and
executives from the world's largest food companies and producers. Twentythree
sponsors and exhibitors displayed the latest food safety technologies
and innovations.
Digitization & Policy. " The two-day conference included a wide range of topics
organized around several Panel Discussions and 15 Breakout Sessions
delivered to 280 in-person and 476 virtual attendees.
The strong educational program featured 152 distinguished speakers
and panelists, including ministerial level officials, renowned scientists, and
executives from the world's largest food companies and producers. Twentythree
sponsors and exhibitors displayed the latest food safety technologies
and innovations.
IAFP is proud to be the global
host for the annual China International
Food Safety & Quality (CIFSQ)
Conference. This top-level event
brings together food safety professionals
from across China and
around the world. This year, the 15th
CIFSQ Conference took place as a
hybrid event October 27-28, 2021,
in Beijing under the theme, " Safer
Food Through Advances in Science,
Ge Zhirong, Honorary Conference Chair, Former Counselor of the State
Council, People's Republic of China (PRC) and Former Deputy Director
AQSIQ, was among those opening the event and one of several speakers
for the Welcome Address. Additional speakers were William Marler, Managing
Partner, Marler Clark LLP; Chen Junshi, Senior Research Professor and
Chief Advisor for the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment;
Zhang Feng, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine;
and David Tharp, IAFP Executive Director.
Opening Day's morning sessions featured five Regulatory Presentations,
including Gu Shaoping, Deputy Director, Food Production Safety Supervision
Department, State Administration for Market Regulation, China, who spoke on
" Effective Countermeasures for Difficulties and Challenges Facing Small and
Medium Food Production Enterprises Implementing HACCP " ; Frank Yiannas,
Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, U.S. FDA, who presented
" Bending the Curve of Foodborne Illness: FDA's New Era of Smarter
Food Safety " ; Fan Youngxiang, Deputy Director-General, China National
Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment and Chair, Codex Committee
on Food Additives, speaking on " China's Role and Vision in Codex Work " ;
Nathalie Chaze, Director for Food Sustainability, International Relations,
Directorate General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission,
speaking on " Farm-to-Fork Strategy: Enable and Accelerate the Transition
Ge Zhirong, Honorary Conference Chair, Former Counselor of the State
Council, People's Republic of China (PRC) and Former Deputy Director
AQSIQ, was among those opening the event and one of several spe kers
for the Welcome Address. Additional speakers were William Marler, Managing
Partner, Marler Clark LLP; Chen Junshi, Senior Research Professor and
Chief Advisor for the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment;
Zhang Feng, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine;
and David Tharp, IAFP Executive Director.
Opening Day's morning sessions featured five Regulatory Presentations,
including Gu Shaoping, Deputy Director, Food Production Safety Supervision
Department, State Administration for Market Regulation, China, who spoke on
" Effective Countermeasures for Difficulties and Challenges Facing Small and
Medium Food Production Enterprises Implementing HACCP " ; Frank Yiannas,
Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, U.S. FDA, who presented
" Bending the Curve of Foodborne Illness: FDA's New Era of Smarter
Food Safety " ; Fan Youngxiang, Deputy Director-General, China National
Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment and Chair, Codex Committee
on Food Additives, speaking on " China's Role and Vision in Codex Work " ;
Nathalie Chaze, Director for Food Sustainability, International Relations,
Directorate General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission,
speaking on " Farm-to-Fork Strategy: Enable and Accelerate the Transition
Ge Zhirong, Honorary Conference Chair, Former Counselor of the State
Council, People's Republic of China (PRC) and Former Deputy Director
AQSIQ, was among those opening the event and one of several speakers
for the Welcome Address. Additional speakers were William Marler, Managing
Partner, Marler Clark LLP; Chen Junshi, Senior Research Professor and
Chief Advisor for the China National Centre for Food Safety Risk Assessment;
Zhang Feng, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine;
and David Tharp, IAFP Executive Director.
Opening Day's morning sessions featured five Regulatory Presentations,
including Gu Shaoping, Deputy Director, Food Production Safety Supervision
Department, State Administration for Market Regulation, China, who spoke on
" Effective Countermeasures for Difficulties and Challenges Facing Small and
Medium Food Production Enterprises Implementing HACCP " ; Frank Yiannas,
Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, U.S. FDA, who presented
" Bending the Curve of Foodborne Illness: FDA's New Era of Smarter
Food Safety " ; Fan Youngxiang, Deputy Director-General, China National
Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment and Chair, Codex Committee
on Food Additives, speaking on " China's Role and Vision in Codex Work " ;
Nathalie Chaze, Director for Food Sustainability, International Relations,
Directorate General for Health and Food Safety, European Commission,
speaking on " Farm-to-Fork Strategy: Enable and Accelerate the Transition
Digitization & Policy. " The two-day conference included a wide range of topics
organized around several Panel Discussions and 15 Breakout Sessions
delivered to 280 in-person and 476 virtual attendees.
The strong educational program featured 152 distinguished speakers
and panelists, including ministerial level officials, renowned scientists, and
executives from the world's largest food companies and producers. Twentythree
sponsors and exhibitors displayed the latest food safety technologies
and innovations.
IAFP is proud to be the global
host for the annual China International
Food Safety & Quality (CIFSQ)
Conference. This top-level event
brings together food safety professionals
from across China and
around the world. This year, the 15th
CIFSQ Conference took place as a
hybrid event October 27-28, 2021,
in Beijing under the theme, " Safer
Food Through Advances in Science,
Towards Sustainable Food Systems; "
and Paul Kiecker, Administrator of
the Food Safety Service, Office of
the Administrator, USDA, presenting
" Updated Food Safety Regulations at
FSIS: 2021 Data- and Science-Driven
Decisions. "
A panel discussion followed on
Towards Sustainable Food Systems; "
and Paul Kiecker, Administrator of
the Food Safety Service, Office of
the Administrator, USDA, presenting
" Updated Food Safety Regulations at
FSIS: 2021 Data- and Science-Driven
Decisions. "
A panel discussion followed on
Towards Sustainable Food Systems; "
and Paul Kiecker, Administrator of
the Food Safety Service, Office of
the Administrator, USDA, presenting
" Updated Food Safety Regulations at
FSIS: 2021 Data- and Science-Driven
Decisions. "
A panel discussion followed on
China International Food Safety & Quality Conference (CIFSQ)
October 27-28, 2021
Science and Industry, with several
speakers, including Ruth Petran covering
" Global Trends and Their Food
Safety Considerations, " and Shen
Jianzhong, Academician, Chinese
Academy of Engineering, Dean,
College of Veterinary Medicine,
China Agricultural University, presenting
" Antimicrobial Use and Risk
in Food-Producing Animals. " Next,
a plenary panel discussion covered
" Manufacturer's Horizon Scanning
of Future Food & Food Safety Trends. " Five breakout sessions filled the
afternoon with topics on " Food Allergen " ; " AMR Control in Food Producing
Animals " ; " Hot Topics " ; " Novel Applications in Food Safety Testing: Opportunities
& Risks " ; and " Analytical Solutions for Food Safety & Authority. "
Ten breakout sessions took place on Day Two. Topics covered were
" Recent Advances in Rapid Food Microbial Detection & Sample Preparation
Methods " ; " Safety Evaluation of Substances Used for Both Food & Drug
(TCM) in China " ; " EU-China Safe: China Intergovernmental Cooperation on
S&T Innovation/EU Horizon 2020 Food, Agriculture " and " Biotechnology
Flagship Project Parts I and II " ; " How Food Safety & Food Safety Culture
Contributes to Sustainable Business Growth " ; " Special Food Industry Development
Forum " ; " Risk Assessment of Combined Exposure to Multiple Chemicals " ;
" Risk Communications; Mycotoxins: Global Issues Related to Climate
Change " ; and " +Harmonizing Differences Between International Standards
and National Standards. "
IAFP's strong partnership with this conference and its continuing focus on
food safety enforces the international outreach that is necessary in the fight to
protect the world's food supply. Next year's CIFSQ Conference will take place
October 26-27, 2022 in Shanghai.
Science and Industry, with several
speakers, including Ruth Petran covering
" Global Trends and Their Food
Safety Considerations, " and Shen
Jianzhong, Academician, Chinese
Academy of Engineering, Dean,
College of Veterinary Medicine,
China Agricultural University, presenting
" Antimicrobial Use and Risk
in Food-Producing Animals. " Next,
a plenary panel discussion covered
" Manufacturer's Horizon Scanning
of Future Food & Food Safety Trends. " Five breakout sessions filled the
afternoon with topics on " Food Allergen " ; " AMR Control in Food Producing
Animals " ; " Hot Topics " ; " Novel Applications in Food Safety Testing: Opportunities
& Risks " ; and " Analytical Solutions for Food Safety & Authority. "
Ten breakout sessions took place on Day Two. Topics covered were
" Recent Advances in Rapid Food Microbial Detection & Sample Preparation
Methods " ; " Safety Evaluation of Substances Used for Both Food & Drug
(TCM) in China " ; " EU-China Safe: China Intergovernmental Cooperation on
S&T Innovation/EU Horizon 2020 Food, Agriculture " and " Biotechnology
Flagship Project Parts I and II " ; " How Food Safety & Food Safety Culture
Contributes to Sustainable Business Growth " ; " Special Food Industry Development
Forum " ; " Risk Assessment of Combined Exposure to Multiple Chemicals " ;
" Risk Communications; Mycotoxins: Global Issues Related to Climate
Change " ; and " +Harmonizing Differences Between International Standards
and National Standards. "
IAFP's strong partnership with this conference and its continuing focus on
food safety enforces the international outreach that is necessary in the fight to
protect the world's food supply. Next year's CIFSQ Conference will take place
October 26-27, 2022 in Shanghai.
ACAFP Food Safety Conference for Africa
November 10-11, 2021
ACAFP Food Safety Conference for Africa
November 10-11, 2021
ACAFP Food Safety Conference for Africa
November 10-11, 2021
providing a forum for food safety professionals in industry, international organizations,
government, academic, and students in food safety programs to
share information. This conference aimed to create awareness of emerging food
safety matters, engagement, and collaboration among different stakeholders in
Africa, showcasing the common yet diverse, food safety challenges of Africa
as a whole, as well as those between sub-regions and countries.
More than 200 registered attendees, including two exhibitors and one
providing a forum for food safety professionals in industry, international organizations,
government, academic, and students in food safety programs to
share information. This conference aimed to create awareness of emerging food
safety matters, engagement, and collaboration among different stakeholders in
Africa, showcasing the common yet diverse, food safety challenges of Africa
as a whole, as well as those between sub-regions and countries.
More than 200 registered attendees, including two exhibitors and one
providing a forum for food safety professionals in industry, international organizations,
government, academic, and students in food safety programs to
share information. This conference aimed to create awareness of emerging food
safety matters, engagement, and collaboration among different stakeholders in
Africa, showcasing the common yet diverse, food safety challenges of Africa
as a whole, as well as those between sub-regions and countries.
More than 200 registered attendees, including two exhibitors and one
The first ACAFP Conference
on Food Safety in Africa
was held as a virtual event
November 10-11, 2021. The
African Continental Association
for Food Protection
(ACAFP) is an IAFP Affiliate
The first ACAFP Conference
on Food Safety in Africa
was held as a virtual event
November 10-11, 2021. The
African Continental Association
for Food Protection
(ACAFP) is an IAFP Affiliate
sponsor, participated in the two-day meeting, covering a wide variety of
topics with 40 speakers. Joseph Odumeru, ACAFP President, provided
opening remarks, followed by speakers Ruth Petran, Ruth Petran
Consulting LLC and IAFP President; Suffyan Koroma, Senior Policy Officer
sponsor, participated in the two-day meeting, covering a wide variety of
topics with 40 speakers. Joseph Odumeru, ACAFP President, provided
opening remarks, followed by speakers Ruth Petran, Ruth Petran
Consulting LLC and IAFP President; Suffyan Koroma, Senior Policy Officer
sponsor, participated in the two-day meeting, covering a wide variety of
topics with 40 speakers. Joseph Odumeru, ACAFP President, provided
opening remarks, followed by speakers Ruth Petran, Ruth Petran
Consulting LLC and IAFP President; Suffyan Koroma, Senior Policy Officer
The first ACAFP Conference
on Food Safety in Africa
was held as a virtual event
November 10-11, 2021. The
African Continental Association
for Food Protection
(ACAFP) is an IAFP Affiliate
for the FAO, Sub-Regional Officer for Eastern Africa; and Simplice Nouala,
Head of Division Agriculture and Food Security, Department of Rural
Economy and Agriculture, presenting for scheduled Keynote Speaker
Godfrey Bahilgwa, Director, Agriculture and Rural Development, African
Union Commission.
Topics discussed on Day One included " Food Safety Governance in
Africa; " " Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems in Africa; " " Food Safety from
Field-to-Bowl in Africa; " and a roundtable discussion on " Access to Safe and
Nutritious Food for All in Africa. "
Day Two topics included " Continental Food Safety Initiatives; " " Food
Safety Control Systems in Africa: The Role of Traditional and Emerging
Technologies; " " Academic and Development of Partnerships in Food Safety:
National, Regional, Continental and International Initiatives; " and a session
on IAFP/ACAFP with Ruth Petran and David Tharp, IAFP Executive Director,
taking part. The Closing Ceremony included a presentation on " The Future
of Food Safety in Africa: Research Perspective " from Delia Grace Randolph,
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
IAFP is proud to have been a supporter of the first ACAFP Conference
for Food Safety in Africa.
for the FAO, Sub-Regional Officer for Eastern Africa; and Simplice Nouala,
Head of Division Agriculture and Food Security, Department of Rural
Economy and Agriculture, presenting for scheduled Keynote Speaker
Godfrey Bahilgwa, Director, Agriculture and Rural Development, African
Union Commission.
Topics discussed on Day One included " Food Safety Governance in
Africa; " " Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems in Africa; " " Food Safety from
Field-to-Bowl in Africa; " and a roundtable discussion on " Access to Safe and
Nutritious Food for All in Africa. "
Day Two topics included " Continental Food Safety Initiatives; " " Food
Safety Control Systems in Africa: The Role of Traditional and Emerging
Technologies; " " Academic and Development of Partnerships in Food Safety:
National, Regional, Continental and International Initiatives; " and a session
on IAFP/ACAFP with Ruth Petran and David Tharp, IAFP Executive Director,
taking part. The Closing Ceremony included a presentation on " The Future
of Food Safety in Africa: Research Perspective " from Delia Grace Randolph,
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
IAFP is proud to have been a supporter of the first ACAFP Conference
for Food Safety in Africa.
for the FAO, Sub-Regional Officer for Eastern Africa; and Simplice Nouala,
Head of Division Agriculture and Food Security, Department of Rural
Economy and Agriculture, presenting for scheduled Keynote Speaker
Godfrey Bahilgwa, Director, Agriculture and Rural Development, African
Union Commission.
Topics discussed on Day One included " Food Safety Governance in
Africa; " " Impact of COVID-19 on Food Systems in Africa; " " Food Safety from
Field-to-Bowl in Africa; " and a roundtable discussion on " Access to Safe and
Nutritious Food for All in Africa. "
Day Two topics included " Continental Food Safety Initiatives; " " Food
Safety Control Systems in Africa: The Role of Traditional and Emerging
Technologies; " " Academic and Development of Partnerships in Food Safety:
National, Regional, Continental and International Initiatives; " and a session
on IAFP/ACAFP with Ruth Petran and David Tharp, IAFP Executive Director,
taking part. The Closing Ceremony included a presentation on " The Future
of Food Safety in Africa: Research Perspective " from Delia Grace Randolph,
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
IAFP is proud to have been a supporter of the first ACAFP Conference
for Food Safety in Africa.
" Recent Advances in Rapid Food Microbial Detection & Sample Preparation
Methods " ; " Safety Evaluation of Substances Used for Both Food & Drug
(TCM) in China " ; " EU-China Safe: China Intergovernmental Cooperation on
S&T Innovation/EU Horizon 2020 Food, Agriculture " and " Biotechnology
Flagship Project Parts I and II " ; " How Food Safety & Food Safety Culture
Contributes to Sustainable Business Growth " ; " Special Food Industry Development
Forum " ; " Risk Assessment of Combined Exposure to Multiple Chemicals " ;
" Risk Communications; Mycotoxins: Global Issues Related to Climate
Change " ; and " +Harmonizing Differences Between International Standards
and National Standards. "
IAFP's strong partnership with this conference and its continuing focus on
food safety enforces the international outreach that is necessary in the fight to
protect the world's food supply. Next year's CIFSQ Conference will take place
October 26-27, 2022 in Shanghai.
Science and Industry, with several
speakers, including Ruth Petran covering
" Global Trends and Their Food
Safety Considerations, " and Shen
Jianzhong, Academician, Chinese
Academy of Engineering, Dean,
College of Veterinary Medicine,
China Agricultural University, presenting
" Antimicrobial Use and Risk
in Food-Producing Animals. " Next,
a plenary panel discussion covered
" Manufacturer's Horizon Scanning
of Future Food & Food Safety Trends. " Five breakout sessions filled the
afternoon with topics on " Food Allergen " ; " AMR Control in Food Producing
Animals " ; " Hot Topics " ; " Novel Applications in Food Safety Testing: Opportunities
& Risks " ; and " Analytical Solutions for Food Safety & Authority. "
Ten breakout sessions took place on Day Two. Topics covered were
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