IAFNS 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials
April 2, 2019 – April 3, 2019
Washington, DC, USA
IAFNS is hosting the 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials on April 2nd-3rd, 2019. The global two-day conference will bring together international and national experts from academia, government, industry and NGOs to share about toxicology, risk assessment and regulatory science as they relate to food packaging.
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| Regular & On-Site: | ||
| 16 Mar 2019 - 3 Apr 2019 | ||
| Industry/For-Profit | $600 | $700 |
| Government/Academia/Non-Profit* | FREE | $300 |
| Student/Post Doc* | FREE | $300 |
*Capacity is limited. Register early! Hotel Accommodations
We have secured a room block at The Westin Washington, DC City Center, the venue for the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, with a nightly rate of $279, exclusive of state and local taxes. The room block ends 11 March 2019 but we recommend that you make your reservation in advance as space fills quickly. After you have successfully registered for your room you will receive an email confirmation. Please click here to reserve your room. Hotel Address:
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
1400 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20005 Travel Air Travel:
Washington, DC is located near three major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). Reagan National Airport is located closest to DC and is accessible via its own Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow lines. If commuting to The Westin via Metro from DCA, hop on the blue line at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Stop and get off at McPherson Square (7 stops). You can also take a taxi, Uber or Lyft into DC. This will cost around $15-$25.
Dulles Airport is located 26 miles outside of DC in Virginia. To get downtown you can take a taxi, shuttle, Uber or Lyft. A taxi to DC will cost around $60-$70. BWI is the furthest but may offer better flight deals. All three airports offer domestic and international flights daily.
Metro:Metro is the most convenient way to get around DC. This public transportation system consists of six color-coded lines: Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, and Yellow that are connected to each other via transfer stations. To ride Metro you must pay via a SmarTrip card which can be purchased at any Metro station with cash or credit. Most fares range from $2.25 - $6 per trip. Metro runs from 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. The closest Metro stop to the conference venue is McPherson Square, accessible via the orange, silver, and blue lines. Click here for more information about Metro. Taxi:
Another way to travel in DC is by taxi. There are many and all accept cash, credit and debit cards. Uber/Lyft:
To travel by uber or Lyft, download the app onto your smartphone and you can begin requesting a ride by entering the address of your destination. DC Circulator:
The DC Circulator travels along six specific routes and is affordable at just $1 per ride. International
When traveling to the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, the U.S. may require visitors to obtain a visa. This process can take a few weeks to several months to complete, so please be sure to apply early. For more information about your country's visa requirements, visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest information when planning your trip.
IAFNS can provide a formal invitation letter to assist with the visa submission process. Please contact Angela Roberts (angelar@iafnsconnect.wpengine.com) to request a letter.
Contact Us:
Discover DC:
Plan your trip Cherry Blossoms Free Attractions Downtown DC Beyond the National Mall Restaurants Plan your trip Cherry BlossomsDepending on the weather, the beginning of April is usually around the time cherry blossom trees reach peak bloom in DC. Check out the beautiful pink and white sights on the Tidal Basin.
If you're taking the Metro, use the Blue, Orange or Silver lines and exit at the Smithsonian stop. From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk to the Tidal Basin Welcome Area located at 1501 Maine Avenue SW. If you are taking the Metrobus, the 32, 34 or 36 routes will drop you off at the National Mall.
Free AttractionsThere are plenty of free attractions in Washington, DC:
National Museum of American HistoryKorean War Veterans Memorial
National Museum of the American Indian
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Anderson House
Arlington National Cemetery
National World War II Memorial
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Gallery of Art Downtown DC
Check out our top picks:
White HouseNational Mall and Memorial Parks
United States Capitol
Ford's Theatre
United States Botanic Garden Beyond the National Mall
Check out these 20 cool museums beyond the National Mall.
RestaurantsThere are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel:
0.1 miles from hotel:Lincoln
West Wing Café Thomas Circle
10 Thomas Restaurant
Stans Restaurant and Lounge 0.2 miles from hotel:
Quill
The Pig
Baan Thai
B Too
&pizza
Churchkey
Birch and Barley
Elizabeth's Gone Raw
Siren
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IAFNS is hosting the 2019 Food Packaging Conference: Scientific Advances and Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Packaging Materials at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center on April 2nd-3rd, 2019. The global two-day conference will bring together international and national experts from academia, government, industry and NGOs to share about toxicology, risk assessment and regulatory science as they relate to food packaging.
View presentation videos from this event.
Day 1| Keynote: | Science Denial & The Future of Food |
| Roxi Beck, Center for Food Integrity, USA - Bio | Video | |
| Session I: Analytical Testing and Migration Assessments/Modeling | |
| Analytical Battery Testing Development for Generic Food Packaging Migration Study | |
| Thomas Hartman, PhD, Rutgers University, USA - Bio | Video | |
| Trends in Heavy Metal Content for Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (RPET) Food Packaging Between 2010 and 2018 | |
| Keith Vorst, PhD, Iowa State University, USA - Bio | Video | |
| Determination of Phthalates in Foods and Food Packaging | |
| Katherine Carlos, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video not available | |
| Looking Beyond the Lamppost: High Throughput Measurement and Modeling for Chemical Prioritization | |
| John Wambaugh, PhD, US Environmental Protection Agency - Bio | Video | |
| Session II: Exposure and Toxicology Assessments | |
| Characterization of Genotoxicity and Endocrine Activity of Food Contact Materials by in vitro Bioassays | |
| Christian Kirchnawy, PhD, OFI Technologie & Innovation GmbH, Austria - Bio | Video | |
| Application of an Extended Decision Tree for the Safety Assessment of Food Packaging Materials | |
| Tim Adams, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video | |
| Reevaluation of FDA’s Packaging Factors Used to Calculate Consumer Exposure to Food Contact Substances in Food Packaging Materials | |
| Jessica Cooper, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration Bio | Video | |
| Exposure and Risk Assessment of Printing Inks Used in Packaging Under California Proposition 65 | |
| Sneha Bhatia, MS, Sun Chemical Corporation, USA - Bio | Video | |
| Keynote: | Suzanne Fitzpatrick, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video |
| Session III: Risk Assessment and Regulatory Science Interpretation | |
| Challenges in Safety Evaluation of Food Contact Materials in Europe | |
| Cristina Nerín, PhD, University of Zaragoza, Spain - Bio | Video | |
| Dietary Exposure and Toxicological Review of Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESBO) from Use in Food-Contact Materials | |
| LaShonda Cureton, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration - Bio | Video | |
| Chemicals in Plastic Packaging: Prioritization of Hazardous Substances | |
| Jane Muncke, PhD, Food Packaging Forum, Switzerland - Bio | Video | |
| Realistic Intake Assessment and Fully Informed Hazard and Risk Assessment: From Monomers to NIAS | |
| Mitchell Cheeseman, PhD, Steptoe and Johnson, USA - Bio | Video not available | |
| Closing Remarks: From Packaging Safety Exposure Modelling to a Decision Support System for Food Packaging Innovation – including Safety and Environmental Assessment (GLOPACK) | |
| Cronan McNamara, MSc, Creme Global, Ireland - Bio | Video | |
Register by the Early Bird Deadline and save!
| Regular & On-Site: | ||
| 16 Mar 2019 - 3 Apr 2019 | ||
| Industry/For-Profit | $600 | $700 |
| Government/Academia/Non-Profit* | FREE | $300 |
| Student/Post Doc* | FREE | $300 |
*Capacity is limited. Register early! Hotel Accommodations
We have secured a room block at The Westin Washington, DC City Center, the venue for the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, with a nightly rate of $279, exclusive of state and local taxes. The room block ends 11 March 2019 but we recommend that you make your reservation in advance as space fills quickly. After you have successfully registered for your room you will receive an email confirmation. Please click here to reserve your room. Hotel Address:
The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
1400 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20005 Travel Air Travel:
Washington, DC is located near three major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). Reagan National Airport is located closest to DC and is accessible via its own Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow lines. If commuting to The Westin via Metro from DCA, hop on the blue line at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Stop and get off at McPherson Square (7 stops). You can also take a taxi, Uber or Lyft into DC. This will cost around $15-$25.
Dulles Airport is located 26 miles outside of DC in Virginia. To get downtown you can take a taxi, shuttle, Uber or Lyft. A taxi to DC will cost around $60-$70. BWI is the furthest but may offer better flight deals. All three airports offer domestic and international flights daily.
Metro:Metro is the most convenient way to get around DC. This public transportation system consists of six color-coded lines: Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, and Yellow that are connected to each other via transfer stations. To ride Metro you must pay via a SmarTrip card which can be purchased at any Metro station with cash or credit. Most fares range from $2.25 - $6 per trip. Metro runs from 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and from 7 a.m. to midnight on weekends. The closest Metro stop to the conference venue is McPherson Square, accessible via the orange, silver, and blue lines. Click here for more information about Metro. Taxi:
Another way to travel in DC is by taxi. There are many and all accept cash, credit and debit cards. Uber/Lyft:
To travel by uber or Lyft, download the app onto your smartphone and you can begin requesting a ride by entering the address of your destination. DC Circulator:
The DC Circulator travels along six specific routes and is affordable at just $1 per ride. International
When traveling to the 2019 Food Packaging Conference, the U.S. may require visitors to obtain a visa. This process can take a few weeks to several months to complete, so please be sure to apply early. For more information about your country's visa requirements, visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest information when planning your trip.
IAFNS can provide a formal invitation letter to assist with the visa submission process. Please contact Angela Roberts (angelar@iafnsconnect.wpengine.com) to request a letter.
Contact Us:
Discover DC:
Plan your trip Cherry Blossoms Free Attractions Downtown DC Beyond the National Mall Restaurants Plan your trip Cherry BlossomsDepending on the weather, the beginning of April is usually around the time cherry blossom trees reach peak bloom in DC. Check out the beautiful pink and white sights on the Tidal Basin.
If you're taking the Metro, use the Blue, Orange or Silver lines and exit at the Smithsonian stop. From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk to the Tidal Basin Welcome Area located at 1501 Maine Avenue SW. If you are taking the Metrobus, the 32, 34 or 36 routes will drop you off at the National Mall.
Free AttractionsThere are plenty of free attractions in Washington, DC:
National Museum of American HistoryKorean War Veterans Memorial
National Museum of the American Indian
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Anderson House
Arlington National Cemetery
National World War II Memorial
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
National Gallery of Art Downtown DC
Check out our top picks:
White HouseNational Mall and Memorial Parks
United States Capitol
Ford's Theatre
United States Botanic Garden Beyond the National Mall
Check out these 20 cool museums beyond the National Mall.
RestaurantsThere are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel:
0.1 miles from hotel:Lincoln
West Wing Café Thomas Circle
10 Thomas Restaurant
Stans Restaurant and Lounge 0.2 miles from hotel:
Quill
The Pig
Baan Thai
B Too
&pizza
Churchkey
Birch and Barley
Elizabeth's Gone Raw
Siren
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