GFSI Conference

Learn more about the regulatory landscape of food technology in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Panelists will showcase unique regional perspectives on the current regulatory ecosystem governing the ever-evolving food tech domain. Join us for a compelling dialogue that bridges the gap between technological advancements and regulatory frameworks for food safety.

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In a world grappling with the dual challenges of ensuring food safety and addressing the impacts of climate change, the need for a cohesive and forward-looking approach has never been more pressing. Panelists will explore the intricacies of food safety risk assessment, offering insights into the evolving landscape and impacts of the green transition. Through collaborative discussions, we will address the unique challenges posed by the intersection of these critical issues and explore innovative solutions for effective risk management.

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Join the Science & Technology Advisory Group (STAG), as it discusses Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, machine learning and their potential impact on Food Safety. Panelists will discuss the issues around the use of digital tools and explore in the meeting the benefits and potential watch outs of adopting these new approaches. Providing concrete examples of AI applications and an overview of regulatory perspectives in this dynamic landscape. The STAG’s expert insights will explore the complexities of new technologies, shedding light on its transformative potential and the considerations that will guide and shape its responsible use and integration into business applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to glimpse the future of technology through the lens and the expertise of the STAG.

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Join us as we explore the intersection of food security, food safety & climate change, focusing on how current global challenges are exerting severe pressure on the food system, exacerbated by the far-reaching impacts of climate change on food and water scarcity.

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Data-Driven Evolution of Risk-Based Food Safety

In the evolving landscape of food safety, transitioning from hazard-based to risk-based culture and programs is both imperative and challenging. During this session, leaders and experts across industry and academia will unravel the complexities of this evolution. Challenges such as compliance vs. proactivity, extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation, and the role of data and technology will be discussed.

This session will provide food industry professionals with insights and inspiration to adopt proactive and preventive food safety strategies, incorporating enterprise and public health-related risk metrics, and overcoming social and business challenges related to the change to a more adapted culture. The speakers will help you reduce the complexity and strengthen an organization’s culture to better address future food safety challenges.

We will discuss:
• Appropriate metrics for assessing risk
• Tools and modelling-based approaches to assess enterprise risks
• Embedding psychosocial risks in your hazard analysis to increase risk management performance
• Ways to effectively communicate food safety-associated to company leadership and middle managers
• A path for bringing your food safety management to the next level

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Bridge the Gap: Building collaboration across increasingly complex food supply chains

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on the power of collaboration in advancing food safety across the entire supply chain. Our panelist of industry leaders and food safety experts will share their insights and experiences in developing partnerships to address common food safety challenges to ensure there is integrity in the global food supply chain.

From supplier engagement to knowledge sharing initiatives, from mitigating climate-related risks to navigating the complexities of technology adoption, we’ll explore how collaborative efforts are driving continuous improvement and raising the bar for food safety standards globally. Discover how cross-industry cooperation is essential for meeting the evolving demands of our world and ensuring the safety and integrity of the food we consume.

We’ll discuss:
• Importance of Collaboration: Highlighting the significance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders in enhancing food safety standards across the entire supply chain.
• Shared Responsibility: Emphasizing the importance of shared responsibility in ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Best Practices: learn from successful collaborative initiatives and best practices implemented by food companies; concrete examples of how collaboration can drive positive outcomes.
• Developing Skills and Building Capacity for the Future: let’s discuss the role of training and capacity building programs in empowering stakeholders to meet certification requirements and uphold food safety standards effectively.
• Regulatory Compliance: the importance of aligning collaborative efforts with regulatory requirements to ensure assurance success and market access.
• Audit Readiness: the importance of preparing for audits and compliance with certification standards.

Gain insights and actions that you can implement for a more resilient, transparent, and trusted supply chain that safeguards the health and well-being of consumers worldwide.

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Join us as we explore the critical juncture between AI and food fraud. Panelists will highlight the pivotal role of AI in deciphering fraudulent practices and managing critical data. In this session, we will navigate the AI landscape, look at the challenges and solutions and offer insights and strategies to secure the integrity of our global food supply chain.

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Singapore Standards are nationally recognised documents established by consensus. Standards are published documents setting out specifications and procedures for the design, use or performance of materials, products, processes, services, and systems. The key objectives of Singapore Standards is to help local enterprise to improve the quality of products and services and at the same time enhance Singapore’s branding.

Most of the Singapore Standards are for voluntary use by the industry. However, some standards have been adopted by government agencies in Singapore as part of regulatory requirements such as prerequisites to license applications.

This presentation will provide an overview of Singapore Standards and regulation in food safety. Some of the standards are drafted to assist local small and medium enterprises to build their capabilities towards meeting international food safety standards such as ISO22000 Food Safety Management System, while some are uniquely Singaporean, based on the local food industry ecosystem and landscape such as clean and green standards for urban farms and codes of practice in the preparation of ready-to-eat raw fish in local cuisine such as sliced raw fish congee and “Yu Sheng” (A popular dish during the lunar new year).

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