Agenda
Pre-Conference Workshop
July 21, 2025
2:00 pm
Food Law, Regulation and Agency Fundamentals: An Essential Primer on Applicable Laws and Governing Agencies having Authority over Food
Day 1
July 22, 2025
8:15 am
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks
8:30 am
Navigating Key Regulatory Agencies for the Food Industry: Comprehending the Jurisdiction, Function, Organization and Interplay of the FDA, USDA, FTC, EPA, State and Local Health Agencies
9:15 am
An Overview of Food Labeling Laws, Regulations, and the Components of a Compliant Label
10:30 am
Morning Coffee Break
11:00 am
A Deep Dive into FDA’s Rule on Healthy, Proposal for Front of Pack Nutrition Labeling, and Allergen Label Guidance
12:00 pm
Lunch Break
1:00 pm
Food Safety Modernization Act: An Overview of the Law, Subsequent FDA Guidance and Common Compliance Pitfalls to Avoid
2:15 pm
Afternoon Coffee Break
2:30 pm
A Guide to Plant-Based and Cell-Cultured Food Products
3:15 pm
Ultra-Processed Food: Definitions, Regulations, and Global Perspectives
4:00 pm
Food Marketing, Advertising, and Promotion Essentials: Ensuring Claims Compliancy and Meeting Substantiation Standards Relative to Health, Nutrition, Structure, and Function
5:15 pm
Day 1 Adjourns
Day 2
July 23, 2025
8:15 am
Co-Chairs’ Remarks and Recap of Day 1
8:30 am
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs): Understanding their Unique Role in Food Safety Requirements
9:15 am
Inspections: What to Do if the Government Shows Up at Your Door
10:15 am
Morning Coffee Break
10:30 am
Food Imports: Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVPs)
11:30 am
FDA and USDA Food Safety Regulations 101: Preventing Adulteration and Contamination
12:30 pm
Recalls and Detentions: Understanding the Scope of FDA and Related Agencies’ Authority
1:15 pm
Conference Adjourns
2:00 pm