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In this session, the development, evaluation, and
application of environmental testing methods for foodborne
pathogens will be discussed. The specific topics will cover:
1.
Comparison of reference methods for environmental
testing
2.
Evaluation of different sampling devices and
enrichment schemes for environmental testing
3.
Innovative techniques for rapid detection of
foodborne pathogens in environmental samples
CO-CHAIR:
Yi Chen,
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
CO-CHAIR:
DeAnn Benesh,
3M Food Safety
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Yi Chen,
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Comparison of Several Enrichment Schemes for the
Environmental Testing of Listeria spp.
•
DeAnn Benesh,
3M Food Safety
Validation of a Novel Method for the Detection of Listeria
spp. on Environmental Surfaces
•
Michael Koeris,
Sample6 Technologies, Inc.
Enrichment-Free for In-Plant/In-Shift Detection of
Listeria spp. in the Plant Environment
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Geoff Bright,
World Bioproducts, LLC
Why your Sampling Approach Might Not Be Effective
at Detecting the Environmental Pathogen in your
Production Area
Updates in Cannabis Including the Complexities
of Pesticides
As states govern the cannabis cultivation the application
of pesticides becomes an increasingly complex issue.
While some states adopt policies that prohibit the use
of federally registered pesticides, other states consider
this a moot point because no federally registered
pesticide(s) have been developed for cannabis production.
Consequently, there are no allowances or restrictions
for pesticides in production or acceptable tolerances of
residues on cannabis material.
This session will review the current state of the cannabis
industry including updates on working groups and expert
review panels. We will then focus on the challenges of
pesticides from the various perspectives such as analytical
challenges, the effects of pesticides on plant material, and
regulatory actions in the U.S. and Canada.
CHAIR:
Susan Audino,
Audino & Associates, LLC
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Susan Audino,
Audino & Associates, LLC
The Current Landscape of Cannabis
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Seth Wong,
TEQ Analytical Labs
Complexities of Analyzing Pesticide in Marijuana
Samples and Industry: A Laboratory Perspective
•
Roger Brauninger,
A2LA - American Association for
Laboratory Accreditation
Pesticides and Accreditation: A Question of
Competence
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Holly Johnson,
Alkemists Laboratories
Cannabis, Pesticides, and Health Canada
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Jane Weitzel,
Consultant
Challenges of Pesticides and Cannabis
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John MacKay,
Waters Corporation
Analytical Progress of Pesticide Analysis in the
Cannabis Industry
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Carbohydrate Analytical Methods and Labeling
Carbohydrates are widely used in our food and supplement
products. They can not only modify food texture and taste,
serve as an energy source, but also provide functional
benefits to consumers. This session will focus on both test
methods and product labeling of carbohydrates.
There are many types of carbohydrate ingredients that
are used towards the desired product properties and
benefits, including sugars, sugar alcohols, and fibers. Due
to the complex chemical nature of carbohydrates, many
techniques have been explored to develop specific and
accurate test methods for the carbohydrate ingredients.
The session will showcase some recent work and efforts in
method development from carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates, as a macro nutrient, are major components
on product labels contributing to energy content, sugar
content and fiber content. There have been many
challenges in labeling carbohydrates correctly. The session
will present and discuss new progresses and regulatory
changes in carbohydrate labeling, which will shape the
method development and industrial practices.
CO-CHAIR:
Xun Yan,
AMWAY
CO-CHAIR:
Kommer Brunt,
Rotating Disc BV
CO-CHAIR:
Jon DeVries,
Devries Association
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Kommer Brunt,
Rotating Disc BV
Protocol for the Determination of Mono and
Disaccharides by International Dairy Federation (IDF)
and Internal Organization for Standardization (ISO)