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Each year, the International Association for Food Protection hosts an Annual Meeting, providing attendees with information on current and emerging food safety issues, the latest science, innovative solutions to new and recurring problems, and the opportunity to network with thousands of food safety professionals from around the globe.
This year, the IAFNS Food Microbiology Committee is supporting the three sessions at the IAFP Annual Meeting.
			How Relevant is Finished Product Testing for Pathogens to Public Health Outcomes?
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Monday, August 1, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM ET
FDA's final rule "Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food" (the CGMP & PC rule) requires a facility that has identified hazards requiring preventive controls to verify that the preventive controls are consistently implemented and are effectively and significantly minimizing or preventing the hazard. Facilities also need to show the product has not been recontaminated after the preventive control. Verification activities can include physical measurements of the critical limits, product design measurements, environmental and/or product testing for indicator organisms or pathogens, which depend on the preventive control(s) and risks. However, many producers are asked by their customers to test for a multitude of pathogens in their finished product and their environment, to satisfy requirements for lot acceptance, regardless of whether the tests are relevant or even validated for the matrix in question. As a result, excessive testing diverts resources that could be focused on the real defined risks as well as causes products to be rejected to then be reworked or thrown away/wasted when they would not cause a public health issue. In addition, consumers may lose confidence in the food industry when recalls are announced that had no public health implications. This roundtable will discuss criteria for choosing organisms for testing finished product and/or the environment, debate if testing finished product vs. using HACCP monitoring, verification, and validation data are better indicators for lot acceptance, how human behavior fits into public health relevance, what should be recalled when no imminent public health risk has been identified, and whether zero tolerance should be the focus when testing.
Speakers:

• Ben Warren, US Food and Drug Administration

• Martin Duplessis, Health Canada

• Roy Betts, Campden BRI

• Heather Carleton, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Pamela Wilger, Post Consumer Brands
			Whole Genome Sequencing: Challenging and Defining Foodborne Pathogen Species, Risk, and Virulence
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Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM ET
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is now the gold standard for foodborne pathogen identification, epidemiological investigations, and broader studies in microbial ecology. WGS has redefined the foodborne disease outbreak landscape through improved time-to detection resulting in fewer cases. It has further increased resolution of foodborne disease outbreaks by identifying smaller outbreaks that may have historically been overlooked. WGS advances have influenced detection targets, confirmation procedures, and risk assessments. WGS has and continues to redefine genus and species classifications for some foodborne pathogens, as well as provide greater insight into virulence factors. While WGS has advanced understanding of all foodborne pathogens, this technology currently has varying utility among foodborne pathogens. The case studies presented in this symposium are strategically selected to investigate the variation in use and utility of WGS as an epidemiologic and phylogenetic tool. Leading experts will present state-of-the-art case studies of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enterica, and Bacillus cereus as representatives of the spectrum of advancements and limitations of WGS technology. This symposium will showcase current WGS impacts on defining or challenging current understanding of a species, its impact on regulation, insight into virulence capacity, and implications for the private sector.
Speakers:
WGS of Listeria monocytogenes: Advancements, Limitations, and Challenges

Martin Wiedmann, Cornell University
WGS of Salmonella enterica: Perspectives on Strengths and Limitations

Dayna Harhay, USDA Agricultural Research Service
WGS of the Bacillus cereus Group: Advancements and Challenges

Sophia Johler, University of Zurich
			Application of New Technologies for Improved Food Safety
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM ET
The announcement of FDA's "New Era of Smarter Food Safety" initiative in 2020 brought heightened visibility to new technologies and approaches to create a safer food supply, including those to enhance traceability, improve predictive analytics, respond more rapidly to outbreaks, and reduce contamination of food. However, with more questions than answers on how the food industry can implement these technologies within their facilities and infrastructures, there exists an opportunity to help close the gap between what's achievable with these technologies and the current state. In this roundtable, a panel of regulatory and industry scientists will discuss how recent innovations in predictive analytics; new tools for risk assessment and environmental monitoring, including how to handle tracking and mapping data; and virtual monitoring technology for use in auditing and inspections can be used to improve food safety and sustainability. In addition, panelists will discuss whether the industry is using these technologies to their fullest extent, and limitations to implementing these technologies in the food industry.
Speakers:
Tim Jackson, FDA

Cindy Jiang, McDonalds

Joseph Holt, OSI Group

Derrick Bautista, Del Monte Foods
	
These sessions are supported by the IAFNS Food Microbiology Committee. Learn more about the IAFP Annual Meeting.
 


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									About			
									Day 1			
									Day 2			
									Speaker Abstracts			
									Registration			
									Hotel			
									Travel			
									International			
				About
							
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
WordPress Tables

				Day 2
							

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
WordPress Tables

				Speaker Abstracts
							
				Registration
							
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



Breakfast (2), lunch (2) and a reception are included with registration.

*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 Blossoms
							
Depending 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 Attractions
							
There are plenty of free attractions in Washington, DC:
National Museum of American History

Korean 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 House

National 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.
				Restaurants
							
There 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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									About			
									Day 1			
									Day 2			
									Speaker Abstracts			
									Registration			
									Hotel			
									Travel			
									International			
				About
							
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
WordPress Tables

				Day 2
							

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
WordPress Tables

				Speaker Abstracts
							
				Registration
							
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



Breakfast (2), lunch (2) and a reception are included with registration.

*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 Blossoms
							
Depending 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 Attractions
							
There are plenty of free attractions in Washington, DC:
National Museum of American History

Korean 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 House

National 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.
				Restaurants
							
There 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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