AGENDA - Day 2

Gain insight into today’s sessions so you can get the most out of your conference experience.

Effectively communicating food risk is crucial for public safety. But what is the best way to inform the public about food safety risks and recalls? Walk away with an action plan on:

• Effectively disseminating information to ensure consumers are aware of potential hazards associated with specific food products
• Adapting to post-pandemic changes in how the public consumes information
• Protecting your brand while prioritizing public safety in relation to faulty products

Heighten your expertise in communicating food risk with the public to build trust, encourage informed decision-making, and protect public health.

In 2024, Canada experienced several product recalls. What can safety and QA experts learn to avoid falling short of safety standards? Create a roadmap to:

• Assess the increased risks associated with complex supply chains and identify ways to mitigate them
• Explore the reasons for recent recalls to avoid common pitfalls and issues
• Implement best practices for managing recalls quickly and effectively

Adopt a proactive approach to identifying food safety risks and issuing recalls when necessary to safeguard public health and uphold industry standards.

Building a strong, effective food safety program requires a clear understanding of the technologies used to detect contaminants, verify product weight and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.  Explore how combining inspection technologies contribute to food safety and product quality at different stages of production.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the core principles behind metal detection, checkweighing and X-ray inspection technologies.
• Learn how to assess which technology, or combination of technologies, is best suited for different products and production environments.
• Factors to consider when selecting, integrating, and positioning inspection equipment in your facility
• Gain insight into best practices for equipment placement, data collection and integration to support a comprehensive, data-driven food safety program.

Enhance your understanding of inspection technology and how it supports a proactive approach to food safety and quality management.

Explores strategies for implementing and maintaining effective quality assurance systems in food manufacturing.

• Develop best practices for ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and consistency across diverse production environments
• Identify critical control points, integrate technological advancements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure you meet evolving industry standards and consumer expectations.

Ensuring your organization’s processes remain current and efficient requires embracing change for continuous improvement. Create a roadmap to:

• Understand the importance of effectively managing change in your organization
• Build a culture of quality assurance that extends beyond just product testing
• Work across generational lines within your workforce to gain buy-in from all levels of the business when updating systems and processes

Enrich your strategies for managing change to ensure future-proof food safety.

Review the key solutions and takeaways from the conference. Source a summary of action points to implement in your work.