Egyptian global food safety symposium series
Modernizing Food Regulatory Systems through Innovation and Investment in Food Production
1ST EGYPTIAN GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY SYMPOSIUM (EGFoSS)
29-30 May 2024 • Four Seasons, Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt
EGFoSS Proposed Agenda†
Day 1 Presentations
Session 1:
- Supporting Innovation in the Food Sector
- Role of the Food Export Council in Enhancing Egyptian Processed Food Exports
- The Global , Regional , And National Trend In The Field Of New Food Sources Standards
- Innovation in the production of infant formula and avenues to regulate these products
- Safety assessment requirements for innovation in food production: case study of cell based meat
- Supporting Food Safety, Security and Food Innovation in the Sultanate of Oman
Session 2:
- Supporting Innovation in the Supplement Industry – Addressing the Interface between Food and Supplements
- Infant Formula and Clinical Nutrition
- Leveraging Biotech to Create A Sustainable Food Ecosystem In Egypt
- Emulsifiers in Ice Cream – The Magic of Emulsifiers
- دراسات التحقق من مدة صلاحية الكبد والأسماك المجمدة من أجل السلامة والجودة للحفاظ على صحة المستهلك
- Enhancing the Safety of Food Contact Applications
- Recycled Material in Food Packaging Applications – Safety Requirements and Consumer Awareness
Day 2 Presentations and Videos
Session 3A:
- Risk Analysis to Support Food Regulatory Decisions
- Caffeinated Energy Drinks in Egypt – A Risk Assessment Approach
- Mars Best Practices in Peanuts
- احتياجات تقييم المخاطر للمصنعين المطلوب دعم الجهات التشر يعية لها
Session 3B:
- Supporting the Development and Deployment of Laboratory Proficiency Testing Programs: Presentation • Video
- Determination of Dioxins and Furans –Methodological Developments: Presentation • Video
- Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program in State of Qatar and Challenges From Global Legislation: Presentation • Video
- مرض السيلياك والتحديات التي نواجهها في توفير الأغذية الخالية من الجلوتين: Presentation • Video
- Application of Sandwich ELISA for Trace Level Detection of Gluten in Food Samples: Presentation • Video
- Performance of ELISA-based Analytical Methods Supporting Compliance with Gluten Free Regulations: Presentation • Video
Session 4:
- Food Analytical Testing to Comply with International Regulations for Food Safety
- Public Health Guard: CPHLs oath to food and water integrity
- The General organization for export and import control
- Transforming the Assessment and Inspection of Food Business (TAIB)
†Agenda may be revised as necessary (updated 28 May 2024)
*Please note that all documentation is provided in PDF format unless otherwise indicated
Innovation is at the heart of solutions to address challenges of food safety and quality, to support sustainability and resilience of food systems, including food safety solutions
- Role of Food Safety Regulator: Enabler, while maintaining the oversight role
- Crucial need for data sharing and collaboration between food regulators, industry and service providers
- Momentum Created with NFSA’s Risk Analysis Driven Decisions:
- Commitment to Transparency Exemplified through the Launch of JNFSA: Journal of the National Food Safety Authority
- Need for Local/ Regional MRLs – some Pesticide Residues
- Importance of Regulatory Food Analytical Methods: Investment in Standardization and Transparency (E.g. JNFSA – Journal of the National Food Safety Authority of Egypt)
- Need for Better Guidance for Gluten Free Foods
- Importance of Collaborations / Synergies between Food Competent Authorities
- Commitment to Food Safety Science and Food regulatory Science
The 2024 Egyptian Global Food Safety Symposium (EGFoSS) – with the level of domestic and international partnerships developed – has generated significant momentum which must be maintained into future events!
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATORS
Partnering with both domestic and global entities helps ensure the initiative will be a meaningful success!
SIDE EVENT
International Best Practices on the Review and Approval of Food Additives
28 May 2024 • Four Seasons, Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt
Side Event Overview and Proposed Agenda†
(updated 21 May 2024)
Presentations
- Challenges Related to Risk Communication Associated with Sugar Substitutes in Food – International Best Practices on the Review and Approval of Food Additives
- Review of the JECFA Process for Assessment of Food Additives
- Reviewing Food Additive Approval in the Arab Region
- Case Study on Artificial Sweeteners – Discussion on Regulatory Decisions Related to Sweeteners in Food – Reviewing Approval and Labelling Requirements and their Application in Egypt and the Arab Region
†Agenda may be updated as required
*Please note that any documents provided will be presented in PDF format, unless specified otherwise
Registration is mandatory for event participation!
Only invited participants may be registered to join. Invitees are requested to complete the intake form below. A confirmation letter with your registration will follow by email, please present this at the event registration desk for admission. See you soon =D
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VENUE
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
Giza, Arab Republic of Egypt
