EVENTS

June 30, 2026

Application for participation as a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Abstract submission – oral presentations

Registration at reduced rate

August 31, 2026

Abstract submission – poster presentations

Since the first edition in 2003, RAFA has grown to become a prestigious event with up to 850 participants from more than 60 countries worldwide. More than 50 sponsors, exhibitors, media and supporting partners typically support RAFA.

Topic sessions:::

·     Alternative proteins

·     Biologically active compounds

·     Environmental contaminants

·     Flavour & off-flavours

·     Food additives, flavourings

·     Food allergens

·     Healthy nutrients & vitamins

·     Metals & metalloids, including their speciation

·     Micro- and nanoplastics in food

·     Migrants from food packaging materials

·     Mycotoxins, plant alkaloids and other natural toxins

·     Pesticide & veterinary drug residues

·     Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

·     Process induced contaminants

·     Psychoactive and psychomodulation compounds

·    Artificial Intelligence in food analysis

·    Exposomics & Human biomonitoring

·    Food authenticity, fraud and forensics

·    Food legislation requirements for food control

·    Illegal and natural food supplements

·    (Multi)omics in food analysis

·    NAMs (New Approach Methodologies)

·    Next generation effect-based analysis & Bioassays

·    Next generation sequencing for food quality and safety

·    Novel analytical approaches

·    QA/QC, Chemometrics & Big data handling

·    Sensors & Portable food analysis

·    Sharing is caring: making tools and databases available for analytical food research

·    Sustainability & Green food analysis

More details on the RAFA 2026 preliminary program can be found HERE.