01 Feb 2019

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, will be hosting a one and a half-day Global Food Contact Chemical Safety & Compliance Seminar from April 10-11, 2019 in Arlington Heights, IL.

During the event, Intertek Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services (HERS) experts will present during the following sessions alongside an invited guest speaker from industry:

Day 1

  • US FDA Food Contact Regulations | 8:45 -10:00 am
    Presenter: Kimberly Sheehy, Chemical Safety Manager, Chemical Management, Intertek
  • EU Food Contact Regulations | 10:15 - 11:00 am
    Presenter: Sarah Saminadin Peter, Food Contact Expert Europe, Intertek
  • EU Member States Food Contact Regulations | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Presenter: Sarah Saminadin Peter, Food Contact Expert Europe, Intertek
  • China Food Contact Regulations| 1:15 - 2:30 pm
    Presenter: Ellen Gao, Senior Regulatory Specialist China, Intertek
  • Food Contact Regulations for All Other Regions| 2:45 - 4:00 pm
    Presenter: Kevin Kenny, Co-Founder & Owner, Decernis

Day 2

  • Global Food Contact Testing Requirements and Strategies | 9:00 - 10:00 am
    Presenter: Huqiu Zhang, Vice President, Chemical Management, Intertek
  • Global Good Manufacturing Practices | 10:00 - 10:45 am
    Presenter: Huqiu Zhang, Vice President, Chemical Management, Intertek
  • Compliance Strategies, Practical Solutions & Case Studies | 11:00 - 11:45 am
    Presenters: Chantel Stennis, Project Manager, Chemical Management, Intertek
                         Kimberly Sheehy, Chemical Safety Manager, Chemical Management, Intertek
  • Consumer Products (Proposition 65, RoHS/REACH) | 1:00 - 2:00 pm
    Presenter: Nicholas Jermstad, Manager of Toxicology & Environmental Assessment, Intertek

In addition to the seminar, Intertek will be hosting a cocktail reception and dinner for all seminar attendees on April 10th. Participants will have the opportunity to network and meet with the speakers, along with other Intertek experts. Seminar registrants will have the opportunity to network with speakers, along with other industry experts.  Details will be provided at time of registration.

Why Attend?

  • Gain the knowledge, strategies, and practical solutions necessary to ensure food contact products are safe and comply with applicable global regulations.
  • Discuss strategic planning for your product range. Define what the best registration strategy may be for your products.
  • Learn about global regulations and compliance testing techniques.
  • Benefit from the knowledge of Intertek experts as they use in-depth case studies and examples to demonstrate supply chain management in ensuring food contact product safety and compliance.
  • Meet and talk with regulatory and toxicology experts and establish crucial business connections vital for continued organizational success.

To register for our seminar, please visit: intertek.com/green/2019-foodcontactseminar/ 

If you have any questions about the seminar or would like to discuss your company’s specific requirements, feel free to contact Tajnin Rahman.

 

About Intertek

Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 43,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

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For Media Information:

Tracy Veale
Global Marketing Manager
T: +1 905 542 2900
E: tracy.veale@intertek.com

 

For Technical Information:

Tajnin Rahman 
Project Coordinator, Chemical Management
T: +1 630 481 3118
E: tajnin.rahman@intertek.com