tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-372418182024-03-19T12:19:58.445-07:00Codex AlimentariusThis blog follows the activities of Codex Alimenarius, which was created in 1963 by two United Nations organizations, the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. Codex develops food standards, guidelines and codes of practice in order to protect the health of consumers, ensure fair food trade practices and promote coordination of food standards undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-90519547455477492862022-11-18T11:08:00.003-08:002022-11-18T11:09:44.212-08:00Food Labeling Workshop Presented by the MSU Institute for Food Laws and Regulations<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2smoze9OCeczkNchEFLMmXN0ruRcbC1JCzMFmgFyUx1WyiWuZipbBa9vOGWAFu5sSmSikazOLPPsnnkYGnvtOAG4xGP-dTPYP03HvTofVIR1zs1raoWHu34vt4AK2PocuN2NvOZbzfqOEDkEQrebO5p5gO_KLosL2LjTjDMovh1Ewzx7Ug/s5760/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5760" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2smoze9OCeczkNchEFLMmXN0ruRcbC1JCzMFmgFyUx1WyiWuZipbBa9vOGWAFu5sSmSikazOLPPsnnkYGnvtOAG4xGP-dTPYP03HvTofVIR1zs1raoWHu34vt4AK2PocuN2NvOZbzfqOEDkEQrebO5p5gO_KLosL2LjTjDMovh1Ewzx7Ug/s320/7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Date: March 7–8, 2023 <p></p><p>Location: Orlando, Florida </p><p>Hotel: DoubleTree Suites Resort at Disney Springs (an official Disney hotel) </p><p>Website: <a href="www.iflr.msu.edu/labeling">www.iflr.msu.edu/labeling</a></p>
<p><strong>Register Early and Save!</strong> </p><p>The early bird registration price is US $1,195.00 and through December 20, 2022</p>
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<p><strong>Learning Outcomes</strong> </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Insight into the USDA’s labeling regulations, policies, and enforcement priorities </li><li>Clarity regarding new and proposed rules and how to ensure compliance with our products </li><li>Become more efficient in designing and reviewing labels </li><li>Bring this knowledge home to increase your team’s overall knowledge</li></ul><p></p>
<p><strong>Topics Include</strong> </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Overview of agencies & laws </li><li>Principal display panels </li><li>Naming products </li><li>Information panels </li><li>Food allergens </li><li>Overview of USDA-FSIS labeling requirements </li><li>Nutrition Facts </li><li>Nutrient content claims </li><li>Health claims and health-related claims </li><li>Scientific substantiation of claims </li><li>Credence claims and conditional claims </li><li>FDA perspective, food labeling activities </li><li>Practical applications </li><li>Current issues, latest updates, and hot topics</li></ul><p></p>
<p><strong>Hotel & Disney Ticket Information</strong> </p><p>The Hilton DoubleTree Resort is an official Disney Hotel within walking distance of Disney Springs. A small number of rooms have been reserved at our negotiated room rate of US $189.00/night + taxes. This includes a parking discount, waived resort fee, and a free shuttle to Disney Theme Parks. Evening, half-day, and discount tickets to Disney theme parks are available for purchase through the DoubleTree. Learn more <a href="https://www.canr.msu.edu/food-labeling-workshop/hotel">here</a>.</p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">For more information, visit: </span><span style="color: #0000e9; font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;">www.foodregulation.us</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> </span></p>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-33407010948341819632022-01-11T13:04:00.005-08:002022-01-11T13:04:35.331-08:00Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV)<p> </p><h2><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">The 22</span><sup style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;"> Session of the CCFFV will meet virtually on April 25-29, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST (16:00 – 19:00 CET) with report adoption on May 4, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST (16:00 – 19:00 CET). A pre-session meeting is also planned for April 21, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST (16:00 to 17:30 CET). The provisional agenda and other working documents related to the 22</span><sup style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;"> Session of the CCFFV will be available at: </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RcfzbR_I45RdyyAqccKZKm-ccmucMmelWaQC7CFVvwYuc3lc8CrrcT3ID9zcsdIwyKwWV3MxecaxJMnja_bvzrMLYiU1pea24XJxNvoSYoYonjGUxlL7-5csHhiWz0W08fTChi3T1KE7QKgQ7o5-TCjv_Kj4hI-N-0WFYhe45U5vZU-2H4WSXa3GXXooi2uT04SElUfv2sOJqGxBVpgNYoxmOgJY53aHedUQhtPn44SWbhlszS2WtNeLwhSGtABy&c=sPa5nsdHSn7Y9TDuXhPJFnONUG3aksPPbUsnt3fYwuBjGQ1SVaVAOg==&ch=4aSmgNn3_P8QLMwNWBKN713qsZXPxfvyMPM5GceUyxZb5HGsIMA0dg==__;!!HXCxUKc!gXeUQXuXBcZqVZ84p5sMTVeR0DgWzLNSzbNXjYTkJIs3OCzHiey0YMEigbnxQUw$" style="color: blue; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">https://www.fao.org/fao-who-</a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RcfzbR_I45RdyyAqccKZKm-ccmucMmelWaQC7CFVvwYuc3lc8CrrcT3ID9zcsdIwyKwWV3MxecaxJMnja_bvzrMLYiU1pea24XJxNvoSYoYonjGUxlL7-5csHhiWz0W08fTChi3T1KE7QKgQ7o5-TCjv_Kj4hI-N-0WFYhe45U5vZU-2H4WSXa3GXXooi2uT04SElUfv2sOJqGxBVpgNYoxmOgJY53aHedUQhtPn44SWbhlszS2WtNeLwhSGtABy&c=sPa5nsdHSn7Y9TDuXhPJFnONUG3aksPPbUsnt3fYwuBjGQ1SVaVAOg==&ch=4aSmgNn3_P8QLMwNWBKN713qsZXPxfvyMPM5GceUyxZb5HGsIMA0dg==__;!!HXCxUKc!gXeUQXuXBcZqVZ84p5sMTVeR0DgWzLNSzbNXjYTkJIs3OCzHiey0YMEigbnxQUw$" style="color: blue; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">codexalimentarius/meetings/detail/en/?meeting=CCFFV&session=22</a><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;">. </span></h2>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-56929228079301465922021-04-29T07:15:00.001-07:002021-04-29T07:15:43.271-07:00Why Codex Alimentarius is critical to the United States<div class="separator"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="mcnImage" height="285" src="https://mcusercontent.com/26ca989fcf24161922a9ef8a4/images/e67b59f5-1579-445e-85dd-408347857eeb.png" style="border: 0px; height: auto; max-width: 190px; outline: none; vertical-align: bottom;" width="204" /><table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnCaptionRightTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; width: 352px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #757575; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><strong><span style="color: black;">Scott Haskell explains why Codex Alimentarius is critical to the United States.</span> </strong><a href="https://msu.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=26ca989fcf24161922a9ef8a4&id=3f0f4cd705&e=93899e8dfd" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Read his blog post here</a><span style="color: black;">. Learn more about how Codex is applied in Haskell's course on </span><a href="https://msu.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=26ca989fcf24161922a9ef8a4&id=c4fc732965&e=93899e8dfd" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Global Animal Health, Food Safety, and International Trade</a><span style="color: black;">, or Neal Fortin's course on </span><a href="https://msu.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=26ca989fcf24161922a9ef8a4&id=958187eda1&e=93899e8dfd" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">International Food Laws & Regs</a> <span style="color: black;">this fall semester. We'll also offer a </span><a href="https://msu.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=26ca989fcf24161922a9ef8a4&id=522c770d58&e=93899e8dfd" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">full course on Codex</a><span style="color: black;">in the spring semester (January 2022). </span></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-64693660130521554042021-01-13T06:45:00.001-08:002021-01-13T06:45:12.621-08:00 Upcoming Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP)<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">The Codex Secretariat has released a provisional agenda for the 32</span><sup style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 0;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> Session of the Committee on General Principles, which will convene virtually from February 8-17, 2021. Documents related to the 32</span><sup style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 0;">nd</sup><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> Session are available at the following link: </span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001woO3-zGQ2tiYRgFtSR09WV7N2B4uwbfcfuHNiBx7UDVVBV2cIhJPREUUX4WiEDQ79MJwHPZb2UkK4wLH_OLgY-bt-FUT-ZSqlI93rAEA58Ds3N9UjW1ThB_Knw6rs8C_Tx55j2XVFfqlwt-RWTnVt34DljVdewWlCWXeZjBRdKlQw_4a1vWEl_PbjQXy_88B5mTAbCjYGL-HOkXKS7Pv-mNOggJrOhE4P4vymd1WP5yIHwin3Bsi75Ve4nn3cRpOE9fEO0OcktU=&c=cznS322ZpHQozAKCHFJUFKlvinHTx_Ybg21lXopy-au78dOy_1WIaQ==&ch=oxuYpgv9xsu8thzapQvoM9PlzjQ0PzYCZGNWmxf8aYxhQ6LLIh-bww==__;!!HXCxUKc!lVloFVCvhNOnHAJWHe-ts5mOFiaadlC3Y7Nc-lUlesmK1Uqm-c-ydLsWKjGx0P8$" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #2965ff; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">http://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/meetings-reports/detail/en/?meeting=CCGP&session=32</a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 16px;">. </span></p>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-69154745386897856292016-04-13T14:25:00.001-07:002016-04-13T14:25:49.599-07:00>> Hurry, registration is limited!<div class="p1" style="text-align: center;">
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The MSU Food Law Current Issues Seminar provides practical education on current food legal and regulatory issues. The seminar covers cutting edge issues in international, transnational, and national food law and policy including FDA and E.U. food ingredient and safety regulations, U.S. advertising and labelling law, and globalized supply chain liabilities and management strategies. Speakers from the legal, food industry, and academic professions will present practical food law information and case studies.</div>
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Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-42824234929088309742013-02-19T11:08:00.002-08:002013-02-19T11:08:20.536-08:00Happy 50th Anniversary Codex<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u4bk79uKgfk" width="560"></iframe>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-26646427299557980762012-06-07T08:00:00.001-07:002012-06-07T08:00:36.789-07:00Meeting to Draft U.S. Positions on Codex Food Standards<div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;">The U.S. Department of Agriculture <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-05-24/pdf/2012-12602.pdf#">announced</a> 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. <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-05-24/pdf/2012-12602.pdf#">Federal Register, May 24, 2012</a>.</span></div></div>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-49281524863774856992012-05-29T12:11:00.001-07:002012-05-29T12:11:05.503-07:00<title>Food Law Short Courses</title>
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<big><big><span class="style6" style="color: #18453b; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; font-weight: bold;">Michigan
State University - East Lansing, Michigan</span></big></big><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><b><br />
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<big>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.</big></div>
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<big><big style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">U.S.
Food Law Short Course </big></big><br />
<big style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">July 16-17
(Monday-Tuesday) 2012</big></div>
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<big>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.</big><big><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"></span></big></div>
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<big><big style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Food Regulation
Current Issues Seminar </span></big></big><br />
<big><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> July
18-19 (Wednesday-Thursday) 2012</span></big></div>
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<big><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">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. </span></big> <span style="font-family: 'Microsoft Sans Serif'; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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more information, </span><a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/iflr/food_law_short_course_and_current_issues_seminar#">click
here</a> <br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">or </span><br />
<a href="https://commerce.cashnet.com/msu_3416" style="font-weight: normal;">Register
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"> U.S. Food Law Short Course
participants will
receive a copy of the</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> book, <a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/iflr/food_regulation_law_science_policy_and_practice#" style="font-style: italic;">Food
Regulation: Law, Science, Policy, and Practice</a></span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span> <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> by Neal
Fortin.</span></span><span class="style15"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">
The book provides an accessible discussion of the federal statutes,
regulations, and agencies involved in food regulation in the United
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<span class="style33"> <span class="style22"></span></span><span class="style20"><span class="style15"><br />
David ACHESON, Partner at Leavitt Partners, former Assistant
Commissioner for Food Protection, FDA<br />
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Les BOURQUIN, Professor of Food Safety, Michigan State University<br />
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Ricardo CARVAJAL, Attorney and Director, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara,
P.C.<br />
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Roger CLEMENS, Chief Scientific Officer, Horn; President, Institute of
Food Technologists<br />
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Nicole COUTRELIS, Lawyer and Partner, Coutrelis & Associes, Paris
and Brussels<br />
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Neal FORTIN, Attorney, Professor and Director, Institute for Food Laws
and Regulations<br />
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P. Vincent HEGARTY, Founding Director and Professor Emeritus, Institute
for Food Laws and Regulation<br />
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James E. HOADLEY, Senior Consultant, EAS Consultant Group<br />
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Steve KLUTING, Attorney and Partner, Varnum, LLP<br />
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Janine LEWIS, Principal Nutritionist, Food Standards Australia New
Zealand<br />
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Scott J. MACINTYRE (invited), District Director, U.S. Food and Drug
Administration<br />
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Kenneth ODZA, Corporate Counsel, Food Safety, Kellogg Company<br />
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F. Edward SCARBROUGH, Principal, Scarbrough Consultants, former U.S.
Manager for Codex and Director<br />
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Jenny SCOTT (invited), Senior Advisor, Office of Food Safety, FDA CFSAN<br />
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John SPINK, Director, Packaging for Food and Product Protection
Initiative, MSU<br />
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Steve STEINBORN, Attorney and Partner, Hogan Lovells, US, LLP<br />
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Charles WOODHOUSE, Attorney and Partner, Woodhouse Shanahan PA<br />
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Cathy WEIR, Global Regulatory Associate Director, Mead Johnson Nutrition<br />
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Gerald WOJTALA, Executive Director, International Food Protection
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Learn more about IFLR at:<br />
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Telephone: (517) 355-8295<br />
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<b> <span style="color: #18453b; font-family: 'MS Reference Sans Serif'; font-size: 7.5pt;">Institute
for Food Laws and Regulation<br />
Michigan State University, 139 G.M. Trout Building, East Lansing, MI
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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 44<sup>th</sup> CCFA are accessible at: <a href="http://www.codexalimentarius.org/meetings-reports/en/">http://www.codexalimentarius.org/meetings-reports/en/</a>. 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: <a href="mailto:jannavi.srinivasan@fda.hhs.gov" title="mailto:jannavi.srinivasan@fda.hhs.gov">jannavi.srinivasan@fda.hhs.gov</a></span></font></p></div></div></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></o:smarttagtype></div></div>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-40761176194043056802011-11-12T07:50:00.001-08:002011-11-12T07:50:12.172-08:00US Public Meeting to Address Agenda Items for 43rd Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission on Food Hygiene<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Food Safety, in conjunction with the <a href="http://www.fda.gov/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-decoration: none; ">Food and Drug Administration</a> (FDA), is holding a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items, as well as to draft U.S. positions to be discussed at the 43rd Session of the <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Codex_Alimentarius/Codex_Committee_Food_Hygiene/index.asp" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); text-decoration: none; ">Codex Alimentarius Commission Committee on Food Hygiene</a> (CCFH), to be held in Miami, Fla., Dec. 5-9. More information is available <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_110711_01/index.asp"><b>here</b></a>. </span>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-70672904592406844622011-03-17T09:19:00.000-07:002011-03-17T09:19:11.936-07:00Summer Academy in Global Food Law<div><span style="font-size: small;">The third Summer Academy in Global Food Law & Policy will take place at Como Lake - Italy, July 25-29, 2011, at the beautiful <a href="http://www.kas.de/villalacollina/en/">Villa La Collina</a>. A distinguished faculty from relevant food organizations (WTO, Codex, EFSA, EU Commission), industry (Coca Cola) as well as academia (Michigan, Bocconi, HEC Paris) will be animating cutting-edge discussions on the latest developments in global food governance, from food private standards to health claims, from US Food Modernization Act to novel food regulation. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlFLCYID7NGSmry1ajTAYXYjYt7_mmxaQ9ZOErkTcF1IGy0Vz1102DktmeWV31M7bmw_C_Wt76AdakToaB7dRi1T2Jjvur9FwHiOYMvLeEK4G1wSQ2xc-levKtZTvX5EMl3Bw/s1600/Villa+la+Collina.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlFLCYID7NGSmry1ajTAYXYjYt7_mmxaQ9ZOErkTcF1IGy0Vz1102DktmeWV31M7bmw_C_Wt76AdakToaB7dRi1T2Jjvur9FwHiOYMvLeEK4G1wSQ2xc-levKtZTvX5EMl3Bw/s320/Villa+la+Collina.png" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">Among the those presenting are four faculty from the Institute for Food Laws and Regulations (IFLR) at Michigan State University: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/faculty.html#fortin">Neal Fortin</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">, Professor at MSU and IFLR Director along with IFLR guest instructors </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/faculty.html#alemanno">Alberto Alemmano</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">, Associate Professor of Law at HEC Paris, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/faculty.html#stanton">Gretchen Stanton</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">, Senior Counsellor at</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;"> WTO, and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;"><a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/faculty.html#orouke">Raymond O'Rourke</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">, Barrister, Ireland</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; line-height: 16px;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">For more information on the program and the faculty, please find the <a href="http://www.lexxion.de/pdf/conferences/SummerAcademy_2011_programme.pdf"><b>brochure here</b></a> and more information<b> </b><a href="http://www.lexxion.de/verlagsprogramm-konferenzen/anstehende-konferenzen/3rd-effl-summer-academy-on-global-food-law-a-policy.html"><b>here</b></a> and <a href="http://www.lexxion.de/pdf/conferences/2nd%20EFFL%20Summer%20Academy_Report.pdf"><b>here</b></a>. Please don't hesitate to contact Nikola Bock (<a href="mailto:bock@lexxion.de"><b>bock@lexxion.de</b></a>) for more information.</span></div>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-35829365609154511172011-02-03T17:41:00.001-08:002011-02-03T17:41:35.225-08:00Public Meeting to Review US Positions of Codex Committee on Food Additives<font class="Apple-style-span" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Food Safety and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will sponsor a public meeting in advance of the 43rd Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission's Committee on Food Additives (CCFA). The public meeting will be held to provide information and solicit public comments on the draft U.S. positions for items being discussed at the Codex session.<br> <br>The public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Harvey Wiley Federal Building Auditorium, FDA, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, Md. More information is available </span></font><a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_012111_01/index.asp"><b><font class="Apple-style-span" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">here</span></font></b></a><font class="Apple-style-span" size="3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">.<br></span></font> <br>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-19857164040165071702010-04-30T13:16:00.001-07:002010-04-30T13:16:13.956-07:00Food Labeling Workshop at MSU July 28-29<style>
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<b><span class="style8" style="font-family: Arial;">July 28-29, 2010</span></b><span class="style8" style="font-family: Arial;"> · </span> <span class="style7" style="font-family: Arial;"> Lansing, Michigan</span></div><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif"; font-size: small;"> This workshop presents the FDA requirements for US food labeling. The workshop format and materials are designed to provide a user-friendly approach for those new to food labeling and also provide a thorough system and reference for those experienced with food label design and review. The workshop format allows time for questions. The focus is practical, and students are encouraged to bring problem labels for hands-on review.<b><span style="color: #006633; font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif";"> <span style="color: #006633;"><span style="color: #336633;"> </span></span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif"; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #006633; font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif";"><span style="color: #006633;"><span style="color: #336633;">For m</span></span></span><span style="color: #006633; font-family: Microsoft Sans Serif;"><span style="color: #336633;">ore information, <a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/label.html">click here</a></span></span><span style="color: #336633;"><span style="font-family: Microsoft Sans Serif;">.</span></span></b></span><br />
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<div align="center" class="style17"><span class="style26"><b> <span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% yellow; color: red; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif";"> Early bird discount (by May 14, 2008): $895</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal"><span class="style26"><b> <span style="color: #006633; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;"> <a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/label.html#Register"> <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal;">Register Online</span></a></span><span style="color: #006633; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span></b></span><span class="style18" style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p>or</o:p></span></div><div class="style2"><b> <span style="color: #006633; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> <a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/Registration_form_label.pdf"> <span style="color: #006633; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal;">Download a Registration Form (PDF)</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #006633; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></a></span></b><br />
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</span><span class="style21"> <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Workshop participants will receive the</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="style21"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.thompson.com/public/offerpage.jsp?promo=FOOD"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Guide to U.S. Food Labeling Law</span></i></b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">(Vol. I)</span></i></a></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="style21"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">by</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span><span class="style15"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.thompson.com/public/windows/bio.jsp?bioID=hutt">Peter Barton Hutt, Esq</a>. The Guide provides practical guidance and expert advice on FDA, FTC, and USDA labeling requirements in plain English. The Guide is an invaluable resource for regulatory officials, industry personnel, and anyone reviewing food labels.</span></span><span class="style19"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></b></span></div></td> </tr>
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<b>Constance Henry</b></span><span><span class="style21">, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).</span></span><span class="style15"><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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<b>James E. Hoadley</b><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><span class="style21">is a senior consultant with EAS Consultant Group. In Dr. Hoadley's 20-year FDA career he served ten years a Senior Regulatory Scientist in the Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling and Dietary Supplements (ONPLDS) with primary responsibilities in food label claim regulations. Dr. Hoadley has been directly involved in the scientific review and drafting of authorizing regulation, or denials, of nearly all health claim petitions received by CFSAN over the last decade. Dr. Hoadley has received the CFSAN Distinguished Career Service Award.</span><span class="style15"><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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<b>John Spink</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="style21">is the Director of the Packaging for Food and Product Protection Initiative at Michigan State University (MSU) and a faculty at the MSU School of Packaging. John developed and teaches the graduate classes “Packaging for Food Safety” and “Food Protection & Defense – Packaging Module”, and the “Future of Sustainability.”</span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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</span><a href="http://eepurl.com/uakD"><span class="style28">Subscribe to the IFLR mailing list</span></a></span><span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-88916130131156191462010-04-12T08:47:00.001-07:002010-04-12T08:47:24.130-07:00Request for Information and Comments on JECFA Priority List<div class=Section1> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>“Request for Information and Comments on Priority List of Compounds Proposed for Evaluation by JECFA.” is available<span style='color:#1F497D'> at:</span></span><span style='font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <span lang=EN-GB><a href="ftp://ftp.fao.org/codex/Circular_Letters/CxCL2010/cl10_10e.pdf" title="ftp://ftp.fao.org/codex/Circular_Letters/CxCL2010/cl10_10e.pdf">ftp://ftp.fao.org/codex/Circular_Letters/CxCL2010/cl10_10e.pdf</a></span></span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>. </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The deadline for comments is <b>15 January 2011</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-27990090985114096632010-03-24T06:16:00.001-07:002010-03-24T06:16:46.404-07:00US Public meeting to address Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food<div class=Section1> <p><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Food Safety and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are sponsoring a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions that will be discussed at the 4th Session of the <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Codex_Alimentarius/Codex_Committee_Contaminants_in_Foods/index.asp" target="_blank">Codex Committee on Contaminants in Food</a> (CCCF), to be held in Izmir, Turkey, April 26–30, 2010. The CCCF establishes and endorses permitted maximum levels for contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed; prepares a priority list of contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants for risk assessment by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives; considers methods of analysis and sampling for the determination of contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed; considers and elaborates standards or codes of practice for related subjects; and considers other matters assigned to it by the Commission in relation to contaminants and naturally occurring toxicants in food and feed. The public meeting will be held on March 29, 2010 in the Harvey Wiley Federal Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, Md. Documents and agenda items related to the 4th Session of the CCCF will be accessible at the <a href="http://www.codexalimentarius.net/current.asp" target="_blank">Codex Web site</a>. More information on the meeting is available <b><a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_032210_03/index.asp">here</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-81495731094595434812010-03-23T09:42:00.001-07:002010-03-23T09:42:55.977-07:00GMA's Transition Paper on CODEX to President Obama<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal>Recognizing the increased globalization of the food supply and declining consumer confidence, GMA has urged the Obama Administration to strengthen U.S. leadership in Codex Alimentarius and other international standard setting bodies in order to support harmonized international food regulatory policy based on science. The GMA <a href="http://www.gmaonline.org/publicpolicy/docs/intl/codex.pdf" title="Transition Paper">Transition Paper</a> on CODEX to President Obama is available at: <a href="http://bit.ly/alAexV">http://bit.ly/alAexV</a> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-23453514623442685862010-02-02T12:14:00.001-08:002010-02-02T12:14:42.022-08:00Codex Trust Fund in 2010<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Applications for support from the Codex Trust Fund in 2010 were received from 76 eligible countries. Resources available to<br> the Codex Trust Fund will allow over 300 participants to be supported in 2010 to attend Codex meetings, task forces and<br> working groups. Additional support will be made available for Codex training courses, and to enhance the technical and<br> scientific input that eligible countries are contributing to the Codex process. For more information please contact Catherine<br> Mulholland (Tel: +41 22 791 3080 - E-mail: <a href="mailto:codextrustfund@who.int">codextrustfund@who.int</a> ).<br> Codex Trust Fund website: <a href="http://www.who.int/foodsafety/codex/trustfund/en" target="_blank">www.who.int/foodsafety/codex/trustfund/en</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p> </div> Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-32216251631419968402010-01-25T11:35:00.000-08:002010-01-25T11:35:58.379-08:00Learning the Lingo: MSU Workshop Series for Academic WritingTake part in The Michigan State University Writing Center's workshop series! The fall line-up includes:<br />
MSU, the Writing Center, and You: An Introduction to Using the Writing Center (9/24) -Do you want to know more about the Writing Center before you decide to make an appointment? This session will tell you all you need to know about being a Writing Center client and how to be most successful in your sessions. <br />
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Grappling with the GRE: Preparing for the Writing Component of the GRE (10/8) - The GRE is stressful, but if you want to get into graduate school, you usually have to take it. This workshop will help you prepare for the written portion of the GRE by showing you what to expect and some strategies on how to excel (or at least survive).<br />
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I'm Awesome, Just Read My Personal Statement: A Workshop for Writing Personal Statements (10/22) -<br />
Personal statements are very difficult for everyone to write. This session will help you determine how to approach your own personal statement by dissecting models and teaching strategies. <br />
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Plan, Research, Write, Repeat: A Workshop on Writing Processes (11/5) - <br />
Knowledge of yourself as a writer is essential to successful academic writing. In this interactive workshop, contemplate and share your own writing processes and receive new ideas for ways to approach writing.<br />
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The Joys of Citation: An MLA/APA Workshop (11/12) - Learning how to use a citation style can be very confusing.The manuals can be difficult to read and websites can be hard to navigate. This session will help you learn how to decipher these citation styles. <br />
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All workshops are scheduled to take place on Thursdays from 4:00-6:00PM in The Writing Center, 300 Bessey Hall. To sign up for one or all of our workshops or if you have questions, please email Elena Adkins at adkinse1@msu.edu. To register for a workshop, please include the subject line "Workshop Series" and include your name as well as the name of the workshop in your message.<br />
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More information here: <a href="http://bit.ly/7rp1Q1">http://bit.ly/7rp1Q1</a>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-58845891854634876692010-01-20T13:59:00.001-08:002010-01-20T13:59:23.743-08:00Public meeting date to discuss the U.S. positions on the agenda items for the 42nd session of the CCFA<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>The public meeting date for the draft United States positions that will be discussed at the 42<sup>nd</sup> session of the Codex Committee on Food Additives (CCFA) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission is is scheduled for February 8, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (1A003) of the Food and Drug Administration Harvey Wiley Federal Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>At public meeting, draft U.S. positions on the agenda items will be described and discussed, and attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions and offer comments. Written comments may also be offered at the meeting<span style='color:#1F497D'>. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>T</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>hose who wish to attend the February 8, 2010 public meeting should e-mail their intent to attend to the following e-mail address: <a href="mailto:cfsan-ccfa@fda.hhs.gov"><span style='color: windowtext'>cfsan-ccfa@fda.hhs.gov</span></a>. Early registration is encouraged because it will expedite entry into the building and its parking area<span style='color:#1F497D'>. </span>Attendees that are not able to attend the meeting in-person but wish to participate may do so by phone. Those wishing to participate by phone should request the call-in number and conference code when they register for the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-67284633006669241172009-09-16T12:01:00.001-07:002009-09-16T12:01:38.625-07:00Public Meeting To Address Agenda Items For the 3rd Session of the Codex Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>USDA announced a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions that will be discussed at the 3rd Session of the <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Codex_Alimentarius/Codex_Antimicro_Resist_Task_Force/index.asp">Codex Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on antimicrobial resistance</a>, which will be held in Jeju, Republic of Korea, Oct. 12 - 16, 2009. The public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Room 107-A, USDA, Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building, 1200 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250. More information is available <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_090909_01/index.asp">here</a>. Documents and agenda items related to the 3rd Session of the Codex Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Task Force on antimicrobial resistance will be accessible <a href="http://www.codexalimentarius.net/current.asp">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> </div> Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-69746060998202495672009-09-14T14:49:00.001-07:002009-09-14T14:49:06.565-07:00Can the multilateral institutions encourage unbiased outcomes?<div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Lee Ann Jackson and Marion Jansen have written, “<a href="http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/ersd200901_e.pdf">Risk assessment in the international food safety policy arena: Can the multilateral institutions encourage unbiased outcomes?</a>” (Jan. 2009). The working paper describes how food safety related scientific evidence is generated and how it is used in the context of risk assessment for international standard-setting at Codex and in WTO trade disputes. The authors also discuss the processes leading to policy conclusions on the basis of scientific evidence. They discuss the interactions between private and public sector actors and between "scientific experts" and others. Finally, they provide suggestions on improving the interactions and the transparency of the process.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </div> Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-7429390453724527482009-09-02T12:21:00.001-07:002009-09-02T13:04:08.550-07:00Public Meeting To Address Agenda Items For The 15th Session Of The Codex Committee On Fresh Fruits And Vegetables<div class="Section1"> <p class="MsoNormal">The USDA today announced a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft U.S. positions that will be discussed at the 15th Session of the Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CCFFV) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The public meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, from 10 a.m. to noon, Room 2068, USDA South Building, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Documents and agenda items related to the 15th Session of the CCFFV, which is hosted by Mexico and will be held Oct. 19-23, 2009, in Mexico City, Mexico, will be accessible <a href="http://www.codexalimentarius.net/web/current.jsp">here</a>. Interested parties may submit written comments at the public meeting, or by e-mail to Dorian LaFond, International Standards Coordinator, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, at <a href="mailto:Dorian.Lafond@usda.gov">Dorian.Lafond@usda.gov</a>. For further information about the public meeting, contact Doreen Chen-Moulec, U.S. Codex Office, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, by e-mail at <a href="mailto:Doreen.Chen-Moulec@fsis.usda.gov">Doreen.Chen-Moulec@fsis.usda.gov</a> or by phone at (202) 205-7760 or fax at (202) 720-3157.<o:p></o:p></p> </div>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37241818.post-75431295195743819622009-07-20T07:45:00.000-07:002009-07-20T07:53:26.892-07:00New Master Degree in Food, Society, and International Food Governance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHLDhhmRowLm8UHiI8jIV6UbAPYavw4HlRr1MrHrtl5jo2PM2HSFluhg-G1sfSl-096oFfwcEJPBhZa5uBakKfIwFWM5l67bzNUaV9zIO1Ug2m5YXCh0ZbF7O7Dxq_mLWwFFu/s1600-h/FoodSociety+Governance2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwHLDhhmRowLm8UHiI8jIV6UbAPYavw4HlRr1MrHrtl5jo2PM2HSFluhg-G1sfSl-096oFfwcEJPBhZa5uBakKfIwFWM5l67bzNUaV9zIO1Ug2m5YXCh0ZbF7O7Dxq_mLWwFFu/s200/FoodSociety+Governance2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360555309211073538" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;"><h4 class="style28" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 9px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;"><h4 class="style28" style="text-align: left;margin-bottom: 9px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: 800;font-size:16px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:13px;"><h4 class="style28" style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 9px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; font-family:'times new roman';"><a style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 102, 51); text-decoration: underline; " href="http://www.uoc.edu/masters/eng/master/web/food_systems_culture_society/food_systems_culture_society/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img src="file:///C:/Users/Neal/Documents/.%20IFLR/OpenUniversityCatalonia/iip_portal_int_ang.jpg" border="0" class="style1" /></span></a></span></h4> <p class="style27" style="text-align: left; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 102, 51); margin-top: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="style31"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Institute for Food Laws & Regulations at Michigan State University </span><a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/Food.society.internationalgovernance.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="style2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">announced</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> a collaboration with the </span></span><span class="style8" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="style31"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Open University of Catalonia on a </span><a href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/Food.society.internationalgovernance.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="style2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">new Master's degree in Food, Society, and International Food Governance</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span class="style10" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The program is designed for individuals interested in enhancing their understanding and analysis of agriculture and food policy, and increasing their understanding of the social, cultural and economic factors that influence and shape the development and enforcement of agriculture governance. This combination presents an opportunity to explore connections between the historical, political, scientific, strategic, and ethical considerations involved in the organization of food policy and agriculture internationally. The program trains students to identify and generate solutions for just and sustainable food systems.</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="style29" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> In an agreement to be finalized, the UOC will recognize any two (2) of the MSU IFLR courses listed below (6 credits total) as equivalent to 15 ECTS (UOC credits). Thus, UOC would accept these credits as one fourth of the UOC Masters in Food, Society and International Food Governance. </span><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Students have the option of either enrolling in these courses through MSU's Lifelong Education Program first and applying the credits towards the UOC Master Degree, or students may enroll in the UOC program first.</span></o:p></p> <p class="style9" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 40px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> The UOC would recognize the IFLR courses as follows:</span></p> <ul class="style30" style="margin-left: 80px;"> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "> <p class="style26" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 6px; "> <a style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 102, 51); text-decoration: underline; " href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/usfl.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Food Regulation in the United States</span></a></p> </li> <li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "> <p class="style26" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 6px; "> <a style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 102, 51); text-decoration: underline; " href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/eufl.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Food Regulation in the European Union</span></a></p> </li> <li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "> <p class="style26" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 6px; "> <a style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 102, 51); text-decoration: underline; " href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/lafl.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Food Regulation in Latin America</span></a></p> </li> <li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "> <p class="style26" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 6px; "> <a style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 102, 51); text-decoration: underline; " href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/cafl.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Food Regulation in Canada</span></a></p> </li> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><li style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "> <p class="style26" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 6px; "> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><a style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 102, 51); text-decoration: underline; " href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/Asia.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Food Regulation in Asia</span></a></b></p> <p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; "></p> </li> </ul> <p class="style9" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin-left: 40px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Courses may also be taken both for the Master degree </span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and</span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> to satisfy the requirements for a Certificate from Michigan State University in International Food Law. Successful completion of four international food law courses required for the MSU certificate. Certificate holders may apply past MSU credits towards the new master's degree.</span></p> <p align="center" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> More information on the International Food Law Certificate Program is available </span><strong><a style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(51, 102, 51); text-decoration: underline; " href="http://www.iflr.msu.edu/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></strong><br /></p></span></span></i></span></span></span></h4></span></span></span></span></h4></span></span>Neal Fortinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363510401180693850noreply@blogger.com0