Improving Food Safety in the United States

09 Jun 2015

Intertek helps the global food industry prepare for the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA)

London, United Kingdom - Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, is hosting a series of Food for Thought webinars to help food manufacturers, importers and processors ensure they comply with new legislation - the Food Safety and Modernisation Act (FSMA).

Following recent reports that foodborne bacteria such as campylobacter and salmonella are on the increase in the US, the need for reforms in food safety have become increasingly important. As a consequence, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) are on the brink of finalising a number of new rules for the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA) designed to prevent food safety issues before they arise in a bid to protect US consumers.

With established expertise in food testing, auditing and certification, Intertek is hosting a series of food safety webinars, the first being on FSMA in order to advise food clients on how to navigate the regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. Food organisations are invited to attend the 30 minute session to understand what the seven new rules are and how they will affect their businesses. FSMA will affect all food companies within the US as well as those importing food products into the country.

Calin Moldovean, Intertek’s Senior Vice President for Food Services commented, "The FSMA webinar is the first in a series of Food for Thought presentations hosted by the experts at Intertek, who are committed to sharing knowledge in order to improve food safety and protect brands, businesses and ultimately the consumer.”

Intertek’s Food for Thought webinar series consists of the following topics:

What are the 7 rules of the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA)?
Presented by Theresa Almonte, Business Development Director for North America
Wednesday 17th June at 3.30pm (London, BST), 09.30am (Houston, CDT), 8pm (New Dehli, IST)
Register to attend

How can you ensure your nutritional labelling complies with EU regulation?
Presented by John Searle, Global Quality and Technical Director
Wednesday 15th July at 11am (London, BST), 05.00am (Houston, CDT), 3.30pm (New Dehli, IST)
Register to attend

Optimise your access to local and international markets with compliant labelling
Presented by Maud Nauge, Food Manager for France
Wednesday 12th August at 11am (London, BST), 05.00am (Houston, CDT), 3.30pm (New Dehli, IST)
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Protect your products against food fraud
Presented by Kurt-Peter Raezke, Senior Director for Food Safety
Wednesday 16th September at 11am (London, BST), 05.00am (Houston, CDT), 3.30pm (New Dehli, IST)
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How food inspection can safeguard your business
Presented by Maud Nauge, Food Manager for France
Wednesday 7th October at 11am (London, BST), 05.00am (Houston, CDT), 3.30pm (New Dehli, IST)
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Gain essential sensory insight to prepare your products for market
Presented by Sandra Meixner, Head of Analytical Customer Service, and Caterina Neuerburg, Study Director for Sensory Analysis
Wednesday 4th November at 11am (London, BST), 05.00am (Houston, CDT), 3.30pm (New Dehli, IST)
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For further information please visit https://www.intertek.com/food/webinar-series/



Media contact
Natalie Harvey
Global Marketing Manager
Tel: + 44 (0) 161 245 8077
Email: Natalie.Harvey@intertek.com

About Intertek
Intertek is the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value to customers’ products, processes and assets. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 38,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in a global marketplace. Intertek helps its customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide. For more information visit www.intertek.com.  

About Intertek Food Services
At Intertek, we understand the different requirements that apply at each stage of the food supply chain. We support and guide clients through a wide range of effective solutions for individual needs, including auditing, certification, testing, inspection, scientific and regulatory consulting, technical solutions and training.  www.intertek.com/food

Join the experts at Intertek Food Services for our series of webinars concerning the latest topics, regulations and updates related to the global food industry. For further information please visit https://www.intertek.com/food/webinar-series/