Source: NCDA&CS

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 • 9:30 am – 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Gov. Kerr Scott Building Building, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

Lunch and refreshments will be provided • No Cost

The Commissioner’s Food Safety Forum is the event to discuss the future of food safety with the nation’s food safety experts, Congressional delegation, industry leaders, regulators, public health officials, emergency management and academia. This year’s forum will expand to cover two important national issues. First, we will learn about national recalls, new technology and strategies to increase traceability. Secondly, we will learn about the processes and procedures to bring innovative biotechnology products to market in an effort to improve the quality of life for many. We will have an expanded discussion on allergens and the emerging public health impact of ticks and other vectors.

Featured Speakers: Mr. Frank Yiannis, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, US Food and Drug Administration Dr. Steve Solomon, Director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine, US Food and Drug Administration Dr. Elizabeth Tilson, State Health Director and Chief Medical Officer, NC Department of Health and Human Services

Other presentations include: • Dr. Scott P. Commins, Associate Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics at the UNC School of Medicine on Allergens and Alpha-gal Syndrome • Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on Food Safety in North Carolina

For more information and to register, please visit this link: http://www.ncagr.gov/ncfoodsafetyforum Please contact Christina Waggett at christina.waggett@ncagr.gov or 919-707-3008 for more information.