testing - Events - FoodAuthenticity2024-03-28T21:59:34Zhttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/feed/tag/testingAllergen Action: The Latest from the Laboratory, 27th September 2021 | 15:00 BSThttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/allergen-action-the-latest-from-the-laboratory-27th-september-2022021-09-22T16:54:41.000Z2021-09-22T16:54:41.000ZSelvarani Elahihttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/members/SelvaraniElahi869<div><p><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9596704477?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="287" height="152" alt="9596704477?profile=RESIZE_710x" /> </p>
<p>This session will explore the very latest developments in accurate allergens analysis, and the critical roles laboratories play in assessing and managing the risks associated with allergens. Take a deep dive into the most prevalent issues in the world of allergens and food labelling, including regulatory demands and laboratory analysis challenges.</p>
<p>Michael Walker is an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Global Food Security, Queen's University, Belfast, and is an expert in the analytical chemistry of food, water, air, and consumer protection. Michael has previously held the position of Head of the Office of the Government Chemist in the UK, part of a celebrated career dedicated to science for a safer world. </p>
<p>This is a great opportunity to gain the latest insights, expertise, and news from a leading expert in the field of food safety. ‘Level-up’ your allergens analysis and <a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8841193207611410187" target="_blank">register now for this free</a> and exclusive webinar.</p></div>Government Chemist conference 2021: Safe food for tomorrow's world, 23 - 24 June (virtual event)https://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/government-chemist-conference-2021-safe-food-for-tomorrow-s-world2021-04-30T16:57:36.000Z2021-04-30T16:57:36.000ZSelvarani Elahihttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/members/SelvaraniElahi869<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8874995100?profile=RESIZE_400x" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8874995100?profile=RESIZE_400x" width="300" alt="8874995100?profile=RESIZE_400x" /></a><strong>The Government Chemist conference, ‘Safe food for tomorrow’s world’ will take place online on 23 and 24 June 2021.</strong></p>
<p>This conference was originally scheduled to take place in June 2020 and was postponed to June 2021 as a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic. In view of the ongoing restrictions for public events, we have decided to proceed with this conference as an online event.</p>
<p>The conference will be opened by Gideon Henderson, <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/people/gideon-henderson">Chief Scientific Adviser, Defra</a> after a brief introduction by Dr Julian Braybrook, <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/people/julian-braybrook">Government Chemist</a>.</p>
<p>Scientists, regulators, enforcement agencies, industry and policy makers are invited to join the Government Chemist on a virtual platform to discuss future challenges in the manufacturing, packaging, retailing and testing of food that is safe and consumers can trust.</p>
<p>The conference programme will include national and international perspectives on assuring food safety and integrity, advances and challenges in allergen testing, the use of science for improved consumer protection and much more.</p>
<p>The programme is being finalised, and this page will be updated as the speakers and titles are confirmed. You can reserve your place at the event now, and you can sign up for alerts to keep up-to-date with changes in the programme.</p>
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</div></div>Fish speciation for food authenticity webinar – New Date: 25 March 2021https://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/fish-speciation-for-food-authenticity-webinar-new-date-25-march-22021-01-29T09:52:12.000Z2021-01-29T09:52:12.000ZSelvarani Elahihttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/members/SelvaraniElahi869<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8492960879?profile=RESIZE_710x" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8492960879?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="640" alt="8492960879?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p>
<p>Due to an impact of covid-19 outside of our control, we are having to postpone this webinar, which was planned for 3 February to <strong>25 March 2021</strong>. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.</p>
<p>To the 350 people who have already registered to attend, please be assured that your registration will be transferred and we will be in touch with joining instructions.</p>
<p>Thank you for your understanding and we hope you’ll be able to join us on 25 March 2021. </p>
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<p>The webinar will take place on 3 February 2021, 14:00 (GMT) and will be presented by Dr Timothy Wilkes. Dr Wilkes has over 20 years’ experience in the field of genetic research in academic and industrial sectors. He has extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of microarrays and qPCR technology for applications ranging from cancer diagnostics and functional gene analysis to food authenticity.</p>
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<p>The webinar will be introduced by <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/people/selvarani-elahi">Selvarani Elahi MBE</a>, Deputy Government Chemist. The webinar will be followed by a Q&A session.</p>
<p><a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.lgcgroup.com/measurement-services/measurement-research/labelfish-webinar-registration-form/">Register here for the webinar</a></p>
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<p>The webinar will take place on 3 February 2021, 14:00 (GMT) and will be presented by Dr Timothy Wilkes. Dr Wilkes has over 20 years’ experience in the field of genetic research in academic and industrial sectors. He has extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of microarrays and qPCR technology for applications ranging from cancer diagnostics and functional gene analysis to food authenticity.</p>
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<p>The webinar will be introduced by <a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/people/selvarani-elahi">Selvarani Elahi MBE</a>, Deputy Government Chemist. The webinar will be followed by a Q&A session.</p>
<p><a class="govuk-link" href="https://www.lgcgroup.com/measurement-services/measurement-research/labelfish-webinar-registration-form/">Register here for the webinar</a></p>
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</div></div>Webinar: Why do laboratories get it wrong? 24 June at 15.00 (UK time)https://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/webinar-why-do-laboratories-get-it-wrong-24-june-at-15-00-uk-time2020-06-24T08:18:05.000Z2020-06-24T08:18:05.000ZSelvarani Elahihttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/members/SelvaraniElahi869<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6262228262?profile=RESIZE_584x" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/6262228262?profile=RESIZE_584x" width="555" alt="6262228262?profile=RESIZE_584x" /></a></p>
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<p>The webinar will start with an introduction by Dr Julian Braybrook on the role of the Government Chemist. Michael will then describe the technical appeal safeguard and the control system in the often complex cases where appeal has been invoked, before reflecting on lessons on why labs can produce discordant results in many areas including food allergens, contaminants, choking hazards, food additives, veterinary and pesticides residues and GMOs.</p>
<p>The webinar will take place live on <strong>24 June at 15.00 (UK time)</strong> and there will be opportunity for questions.</p>
<p>Registration is free. Please <a href="https://www.lgcgroup.com/measurement-services/measurement-research/gc-webinar-june-2020/">register here</a> to get your event link.</p>
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<p> </p></div>Webinar: Food Fraud Mitigation, Detection and FSMA Compliance - Tuesday, February 27, 2018https://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/webinar-food-fraud-mitigation-detection-and-fsma-compliance-tuesd2018-02-06T15:07:49.000Z2018-02-06T15:07:49.000ZSelvarani Elahihttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/members/SelvaraniElahi869<div><p><strong>Language:</strong> English<br> <strong>Cost:</strong> No Charge</p>
<p>Tuesday, February 27, 2018<br> <span style="font-weight: lighter;">7:00 am Pacific Standard Time (San Francisco)<br></span> <span style="font-weight: lighter;">10:00 am Eastern Standard Time (New York)<br></span> <span style="font-weight: lighter;">3:00 pm GMT (London)<br></span> <span style="font-weight: lighter;">4:00 pm Central Europe Time (Paris)</span>.</p>
<p>This webinar, presented by an SGS panel of experts, addresses Economically Motivated Adulteration (EMA), mitigation strategies and food fraud detection using the untargeted DNA-based Next Generation Sequencing method.</p>
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<p>The objective of this webinar (45-minute presentation/15-minute Q&A) is to explore EMA as a potential hazard in FSMA, and provide best practices for food fraud prevention and detection at various stages of the food supply chain.<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2352414?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2352414?profile=original" width="344"></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sgs.com/en/events/2018/02/food-fraud-mitigation-detection-and-fsma-compliance?wt.mc_id=Awb18021&utm_source=Food+Quality+News&utm_medium=Referral_Website+Banners&utm_campaign=FSMA+food+fraud+webinar+2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Register here.</a></p>
<p> </p></div>Webinar: The Sins of Seafood: 23 January 2018 - 3PM BSThttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/events/webinar-the-sins-of-seafood-23-january-2018-3pm-bst2018-01-16T15:42:39.000Z2018-01-16T15:42:39.000ZSelvarani Elahihttps://www.foodauthenticity.global/members/SelvaraniElahi869<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2459069?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">With seafood and aquaculture being the most valuable and highest traded commodity in the world, it’s an industry which inevitably is the most susceptible to fraud. With one in five out of 25,000 samples tested worldwide being mislabelled, fraud comes in many forms and is often referred to as the ‘Sins of Seafood’, following the Elliott Report of 2014.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Fraud negatively impacts food safety, quality, sustainability and our environment. Throughout this webinar, Professor Chris Elliott will explore these sins and evaluate how analytical science tries to detect, and ultimately deter, these frauds from occurring.</font></p>
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