Workshop Overview
Adulteration and fraud in food ingredients and dietary supplements are major concerns for industry, consumers, and regulatory authorities. USP’s workshop brings together internationally recognized experts to discuss the current state of technologies for detecting economically motivated adulteration and minimizing supply chain risk. Speakers from Walmart, PepsiCo, the European Commission, as well as technical experts from the University of Guelph, FOCOS, and Fonterra will be included. An optional olive oil tasting session will be held at the conclusion of the workshop.
Olive Oil Tasting (Limited Seating - Separate Registration Needed)
Join two of USP’s Olive Oil Authenticity and Quality Expert Panel volunteers, Mr. Paul Miller and Dr. Richard Cantrill, as they lead an olive oil tasting to understand the general process of performing sensory analysis on extra virgin olive oils. Participants will be led in a discussion of the use of sensory panels in determining the quality of olive oil products, the desirable attributes of high quality olive oils from around the world, and sensory defects that are apparent in oils. Sensory qualities will be discussed in relation to the processing of the oils, including how geographic origin and climate specifically impact the overall flavor and chemistry of olive oil products.
Time of Event: 2:00 – 3:30pm, subject to change based on workshop end time
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Workshop Objectives
- Obtain insights into the latest technologies for identifying and preventing economically based adulteration
- Hear about the application of technology in case studies
- Learn about supply chain risk and risk management through presentations and case studies
- Listen to panel discussions from the experts
- Participate in discussions about current needs, and progress in protecting food and dietary supplement safety and integrity
Who Should Participate in the Workshop
- Analytical chemists
- QA/QC analysts
- R&D scientists, managers
- Manufacturing scientists, managers
- Regulatory affairs specialists
- Contract research organizations
- Contract manufacturing organizations
- Procurement managers
- Brand protection / security managers
Workshop Topics
- Technologies for detecting adulteration including
- NMR
- IR
- DART-MS
- Pros and Cons of:
- Handheld devices
- DNA Methods
- Case Studies on Adulteration
- Supply Chain Integrity and Risk
- GFSI
- SSCI
- Case Studies/Best Practices on Managing Supply Chain Risk
Registration Information
Pricing Information
Pricing Registration is payable by credit card only. Registration fee for the workshop includes the full two-day program, meeting materials, coffee breaks and lunches.
Advance Registration Deadline
Advance registration will be available through Friday, February 23, 2018. After that date, registration will be available on site at the USP Meetings Center.
Cancellation and Substitution Policy
Cancellation must be received on or before February 6, 2018 (21 days prior to the event) via email to conferences@usp.org Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after this date. There is a $50.00 processing fee on all cancellations; however, it is permissible to send a substitute registrant from your same organization. Substitutions must be submitted in writing via email to conferences@usp.org.
Invitation Letters for Visas
USP cannot provide an invitation letter to potential workshop attendees; however, once you are registered, USP will provide a registration confirmation that may be utilized to obtain a visa.
Registration Questions
Please contact conferences@usp.org or +1 301-816-8130.
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