Program - Institute of Food Technologists

Breakout Sessions
GMO Labeling and Mandatory Disclosures – Where Is It Heading?
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
This moderated panel discussion will focus on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the U.S. In this session, you will
gain a comprehensive view of GMOs as they relate to the food industry, and will compare and contrast associated challenges
and opportunities. You will also learn about the factors that drive conflicting viewpoints in the industry, discuss the impact of
California’s Prop 37 results, and evaluate actions your organization can pursue.
Melanie Fairchild-Dzanis, J.D., M.B.A., President, Regulatory Discretion, Inc.
Michael Hansen, Senior Scientist, Consumers Union
Rachel Lattimore, Partner, Arent Fox LLP
Canada’s Regulatory Modernization Project Progress and Implications
2:20 – 3:35 p.m.
This session will provide you with a comprehensive view of the development and business impact of Canadian regulatory
modernization. Through this session, you will identify key implications of the regulatory modernization project, interpret how
changes or proposed changes will impact your company’s business, and learn how to refine processes within your organization
to meet Canadian standards and regulatory requirements.
Dr. William Yan, Director, Bureau of Nutritional Sciences, Health Canada
Anthony Pavel, J.D., Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (Moderator)
Lewis Retik, Partner, Gowlings
Scott Sawler, Director General, Natural Health Products Directorate, Health Canada
Whose Standards Do You Pay Attention To?
1:00 – 2:15 p.m.
This panel discussion will provide a comprehensive review on the current standards landscape. Through this session, you will
learn how to manage your company’s focus on—and adherence to—standards. You will also learn where there is consistency
and agreement in supporting standards, contrast the differences between standards and identify why these differences exist,
and understand how to manage the various standards within the industry.
Craig Henry, ERS Director, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Bob G. Hibbert, Partner, K&L Gates
Philip Olsson, Founding Principal Attorney, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC
Patricia A. Wester, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Certification, Food Safety Net Services
Rules of the Road – Navigating Trade
2:20 – 3:35 p.m.
This session will provide an in-depth look into the complexity of international trade agreements. Through this session, you will
learn about pending changes to trade agreements—current and future—and their potential impacts on business. You will also
build your knowledge around the design improvements that drive company adherence to trade agreement policies.
Karen Huleback, Sc.D., Principal, Resolution Strategy, LLC
Sarah Roller, J.D., R.D., M.P.H, Partner and Chair, Food & Drug Law Practice, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Darci Vetter, Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, USDA
Eric Greenberg, Principal Attorney, Eric F. Greenberg P.C. (Moderator)
To view all speaker biographies, visit ift.org/foodpolicyimpact.
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