5th Asian Conference on Food & Nutrition Safety
3-7 November 2008
Shangri-La's Mactan, Cebu, Philippines

The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Asian Conference on Food and Nutrition Safety (ACFNS), held once every four years since 1991, is recognized as a regional scientific forum to review, discuss and address the science that ensures safety of food and water supply. The 5th in the series, with the theme “Science-based Solutions - Sustainable Actions”, will be held this November in Cebu, Philippines. This timely meeting will focus on the latest global issues and those pertinent to Asia, addressing emerging and re-emerging food and water safety concerns impacting the farm-to-table continuum.

The conference program aims to update participants on scientific advances and regulatory development that will further the understanding of science-based decision processes and harmonized approaches based on internationally recognized standards and methodologies. Renowned scientists from international agencies, governments, health and research institutions, as well as the industry will share their perspectives, discuss best practices and harnessing of new technologies for sustainable actions to secure safer and better food supply.

The 2½-days conference will comprise 7 Plenary Sessions, Poster Sessions and Oral Presentations during the concurrent Symposia, ending with a ½ day technical field trip. A pre-conference Satellite Symposium and two concurrent post-plenary workshops will complement the main conference, making this one of the most comprehensive meetings on food safety in the region.

Audiences include senior government health, regulatory and policy officials; food safety program managers, regulatory affairs and R&D personnel; food technologists and food scientists; biotechnology and agriculture scientists; food service, retail and hospitality management and marketing personnel; nutritionists; and health educators.

For more information please visit their website http://www.ilsiacfns2008.com/

Workplace Safety and Health Advisory Committee (WSHAC)

Workplace safety and health (WSH) is a basic building block in the creation of a good workplace. Too often, the issue of safety has been associated only with high-risk industries like the construction sector. Many forget practicing workplace safety should be everyone's duty, regardless of industry.

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Food Product Concept Competition 2008

SFMA is pleased to officially announce the commencement of the Food Product Concept Competition 2008.

28 teams of IHLs with local food manufacturers will now have 5 months (from 1 June 2008 to 1 Nov 2008) to complete their projects and thereafter prepare for their presentation on the judging day.

Look out for:

• 7 November 2008: Presentation and Judging
• 14 to 18 November 2008: Display at Asia Pacific Food Expo and readers’ SMS contest
• 17 November 2008:- Announcement of results and presentation of awards.