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Advance Program If even only a portion of your role revolves around policy and regulations, this event is designed with you in mind. IFT’s Food Policy Impact conference brings government, legal, consulting, academic, and industry professionals together for knowledge exchange on food policy-related issues. After just one day, you’ll walk away with a practical understanding of current and emerging food policy, and how to comply with regulations. Who should attend? Regulatory affairs, food policy professionals, and government officials, as well as professionals involved in: • Product Development • Supply Chain Management • QA/QC • Legal • Marketing Why food policy? Establishing food regulations and standards is critical to ensuring the safety and quality of our food supply. Sound, actionable public policies are essential to achieving sustainable food safety and nutritional improvement. Policy adherence hinges on food professionals’ ability to establish compliance practices within their organizations. Why Food Policy Impact? Food Policy Impact stands out from the rest based on our: • Relationships with Government Agencies—IFT and its members have a strong working relationship with governmental officials. Our partnerships aid in ongoing industry-government discussion and collaboration. • High-quality education—Our content is not only current, but comprehensive and forward-thinking. The average 2011 Food Policy Impact session rating was 4.25 out of 5.0 (5.0 being excellent). • Breadth of focus—Content isn’t limited to the U.S. In 2011, we included presentations on Canadian and European Union law. In 2012, we have sessions planned on Canadian Regulatory Modernization efforts; interpreting varying country and governing body standards; navigating trade agreements, both current and those up for revision; and more. • Member-driven content model—Our Advisory Panel, made up of industry professionals, attorneys, consultants, regulatory affairs specialists, government representatives, and food policy academics, develop our program. They analyze the food policy landscape, from marketing to food safety to labeling, and select the topics of greatest relevance and interest to food policy professionals. • Balanced policy perspectives—Our Advisory Panel selects a diverse range of speakers to provide expert opinions on each topic. Through this approach, attendees gain a perspective on multiple views surrounding each issue. In 2011, speakers hailed from government, PR agencies, law firms, policy consulting firms, and consumer advocacy groups. We’ve incorporated the same blend in 2012. Register for Food Policy Impact and the Labeling Short Course by November 3, 2012, and save $100. 2 Register today at ift.org/foodpolicyimpact
(Additional Fee) Pre-Conference Short Course: Labeling Requirements and Implications for Foods Marketed in the U.S. Participants in this course will learn about labeling requirements from the FDA and USDA; identify necessary nutrition and ingredient statements in food products; get a preview of food label regulations; and understand claims related to nutrient content, health effects, and production methods. This two-day add-on Pre-Conference Short Course is complementary to, but separate from, your Food Policy Impact registration. Get more details on this Short Course at ift.org/foodpolicyimpact. Tuesday, December 4, 2012 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Registration Opens 8:00 – 10:15 a.m. Introductions and FDA/USDA Overview 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Overview of Jurisdiction 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Basic/Mandatory Labeling Requirements for FDA 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch Schedule at a Glance 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. Basic/Mandatory Labeling Requirements for USDA 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Ingredient Statements (including allergens) for FDA 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Ingredient Statements for USDA 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Hands-on Workshop Part 1: FDA Ingredient Statements or USDA Ingredient Statements 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Flavor Labeling 5:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception Wednesday, December 5, 2012 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Registration Opens 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Hands-on Workshop Part 2: Flavors Labeling 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Nutrition Labeling Requirements for FDA and USDA 9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Hands-on Workshop Part 3: Nutrition Labeling Requirements 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Health Claims and Nutrient Content Claims for FDA and USDA: Structure/Function Claims for FDA 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch 12:45 – 1:15 p.m. Hands-on Workshop Part 4: Nutrient Content – Structure/Function and Health Claims 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Other Claims: Production, Processing, and Marketing 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Hands-on Workshop Part 5: Create and Evaluate Your Own Food Label 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Hot Topics Now and Predictions for the Future 4:45 p.m. Adjourn Short Course Presenters Session topics, presenters, and times are subject to change. Jeff Canavan, Deputy Director, USDA’s Labeling and Program Delivery Division Carolyn Fisher, Senior Scientist, Decernis Eric Greenberg, Principal Attorney, Eric F. Greenberg, P.C. Riëtte van Laack, Associate, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. Certified Food Science Preparatory Course Taking place December 4–5, 2012, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, the Certified Food Scientist (CFS) Preparatory Course is an optional course for those interested in obtaining their Certified Food Scientist credential. The course includes 1½ days of face-to-face instruction, followed by a series of 4-6 weekly webcasts and check-in calls with course faculty and participants. In addition, participants will have access to a practice exam which will include questions mirroring content areas found on the CFS exam. Learn more and register at ift.org/certification. Register today at ift.org/foodpolicyimpact 3
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