About the Food Classification Workshop
IAFNS is pleased to host a workshop on Considerations for Formulation and Degree of Processing in Food Classification Systems to Support Research. The workshop will begin at noon on May 16 and run until 5:30pm ET. The following day, May 17, the workshop will run from 9am ET to noon.
- We are please to offer this workshop as a hyrbrid event.
- We are at capacity for in-person seating.
- However, we do still have space for those wishing to join us virtually.
The agenda (including invited speakers) is here.
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The Food Classification Workshop will evaluate food classification systems that incorporate formulation and degree of processing, specifically the science basis and validity, the utility of the system for research on food-health relationships and supporting policy decisions, and opportunities for alignment.
IAFNS aims to gather diverse stakeholders from government, industry, and academia - including policy-makers, regulators, and other experts - that may benefit from a deeper understanding of food classification systems and opportunities for improvement to support research and policy.
The meeting will explore:
- The value and consequences of processing for nutrition, food safety, waste reduction, cost reduction, and other outcomes.
- Food classification systems that DO and DO NOT include processing and formulation characteristics.
- Known and potential mechanisms linking classified foods to health outcomes.
- Considerations for classification systems that support research on food-health relationships.
IAFNS will be preparing a manuscript (Perspectives paper) for submission to a peer reviewed journal, based on discussions at this meeting.
- For in-person attendees, IAFNS will provide box lunches on May 16, a reception the evening of May 16, a light breakfast on May 17, and refreshments through out workshop.