The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a public meeting on June 5, 2012, in Washington, D.C., to provide information and receive comments on draft U.S positions to be discussed at the 35th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission on July 2-7 in Rome, Italy. Agenda items include revocation of existing Codex standards, proposals for the elaboration of new standards and for the discontinuation of work, general implementation status, and a draft Codex strategic plan for 2014-2019. Federal Register, May 24, 2012.
Food Law
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Michigan
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The
program consists of two courses, a U.S. food law short course, and a
food regulation current issues seminar. Participants may choose to take
one or both. The courses are offered in a collegial, intimate learning
environment.
U.S.
Food Law Short Course
July 16-17 (Monday-Tuesday) 2012
The
U.S. Food Law Short Course is designed as an introduction to U.S. food
laws and regulations for professionals in the field. It is well suited
for those new to the field but also comprehensive enough on the
essential elements of food law to provide a refresher course for the
experienced professional.
Food Regulation Current Issues Seminar July 18-19 (Wednesday-Thursday) 2012
The
Food Regulation Current Issues Seminar provides practical education on
current food legal and regulatory issues. The topics cover cutting edge
issues of food regulation, involving FDA, USDA, advertising, and global
issues. Speakers from the legal, government, food industry, and
academic professions will present practical food safety and food law
information and case studies.
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US Public Meeting on the Codex Committee on Food Additives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are sponsoring a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items that will be discussed at the 44th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), which will be held in Hangzhou, China March 12–16, 2012.
DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held in the Harvey Wiley Federal Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740.
Documents related to the 44th Session of the CCFA are accessible via http:// www.codexalimentarius.org.
The U.S. Delegate to the 44th Session of the CCFA, Dennis Keefe, and FDA, invite interested U.S. parties to submit their comments electronically to the following email address: cfsan- ccfa@fda.hhs.gov.
Registration: Attendees may register electronically at the same email address provided above by February 8, 2012.
The 44th Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA)
The 44th Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) will meet in Hangzhou, China, March 12-16, 2011.
A Federal Register Notice announcing the U.S. Public Meeting for the 44th CCFA should publish soon. In the meantime, the following is provided for your information. The Public Meeting will be held on February 13, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Rooms 1A-001 and 1A-002, FDA, Harvey Wiley Federal Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740. Documents related to the 44th CCFA are accessible at: http://www.codexalimentarius.org/meetings-reports/en/. Specific information regarding registration for the Public Meeting will be provided in the Federal Register Notice. However, please note that early registration is encouraged because it will expedite entry into the building and its parking area. If you require parking, please include the vehicle make and tag number when you register. Because the meeting will be held in a Federal building, you should also bring photo identification and plan for adequate time to pass through security screening systems. Attendees that are not able to attend the meeting in person, but wish to participate may do so by teleconference, and should request the call-in number and conference code when they register for the Public Meeting. For further information about the Public Meeting contact: Jannavi R. Srinivasan, Ph.D, Telephone: (240) 402–1199, Fax: (301) 436–2965, e-mail: jannavi.srinivasan@fda.hhs.gov
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