Untangling The Web Of Food Labeling Regulations
The Food Institute will explain the ins and outs of food labels at Food Labeling in Four Easy Pieces: The Basics & Beyond in Newark, NJ, on June 20, 2009.
Elmwood Park, NJ (PRWEB) May 3, 2009 -- A Google search of food labels came up with nearly 1.0 million sites dealing with this topic. Where is someone in the food industry to begin when they are looking for information about how food products they are manufacturing, importing, or selling should be labeled to meet U.S. government requirements.
For the past three years, The Food Institute has explained the ins and outs of food labels to hundereds of food industry professionals at its annual one-day seminar on food labels. This year's seminar, on June 21, will offer participants Food Labeling in Four Easy Pieces: The Basics & Beyond, with a top-notch lineup, featuring:
| | - Beatrice (Bea) Greenberg, former head of the labeling regulation implementation team in FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and now a a Consultant for EAS Consulting Group.
- Robert C. Post, Ph.D., M.Ed., M.Sc., is the Acting Executive Director/Deputy Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. As the senior administrative official in the Agency, he is an advisor to the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, representing the Department in matters related to nutrition policy and guidance.
- James E. Hoadley, Ph.D, a 20-year FDA veteran now with EAS Consulting Group
- Robert A. Hahn is a principal at Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Bode Matz PC who advises companies and trade associations on compliance with Food and Drug Administration law and regulations, with a primary focus on foods.
- Regina Hildwine, Senior Director, Science Policy, Labeling and Standards,Grocery Manufacturers Association
Among the topics to be covered are:
- The Basics of Food Labeling From A to Z
- Food Labeling "Tough Spots" including Allergens,
- Flavors, Country of Origin and State Issues
- Label Claims
- Interactive Session to Spot the Labeling Errors
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Space is limited for this one-day event, so please sign up as soon as possible at http://www.foodinstitute.com/labelseminar.cfm, or e-mail Sue Antista at santista (at) foodinstitute (dot) com for more information, telephone 201-791-5570, ext. 212.
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