10th Annual

Miriam Maxwell,Senior Regulatory Scientist,Ocean Spray

Andrea Papmandjaris,Head, North American Medical Affairs and Canadian Medical and Scientific Unit,Nestle Nutrition

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Kevin Urbanic,Chief Inspector - Ontario,CFIA

Susan AbelVice President, Safety and Compliance, Food & Consumer Products of Canada

Tuesday October 29 & Wednesday October 30, 2019 | The Old Mill, Toronto

Implement with SFCR

Comply with labelling rules

Navigate supply chain transparency

Tackle recalls effectively

Create a compliance checklist

Examine importing and exporting regulations

Cameron Prince,Former VP,CFIA and Modernization

Lyne Beaulieu, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance,David’s Tea

Meet + Network + Learn From: Take Away Key Insights To:

Once in a generation changes are now in effect with food

regulations. Be ready for enforcement to avoid penalties!

CFIA, Ocean SprayFDA,Nestle, David's Tea

Key insights from:

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New This Year!

• Enforcement: As SFCA becomes a reality, the conversation shifts from preparedness to what you must do to implement the changes

• The future of supply chain transparency: Leverage blockchain and digital solutions to increase the transparency in your supply chain

• Labelling and Nutrition Fact Panels: Understand the challenges and nuances under the new regulations

• Legalization of Cannabis: As cannabis is now legal in Canada, learn from a legal perspective about the impacts and regulations this substance will fall under.

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30+Top Industry Associations

Senior Speakers

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20+ 10+Global Brands

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Welcome to the biggest food regulatory and quality assurance summit in Canada.SFCA laws came into enforcement this year, and now is the time to make the necessary changes to comply. Hear direct from Canada’s top officials on the subject, including the FDA and the CFIA.

Ensure you also fine-tune your compliance for south of the border – gain insight from around the world. Hear from Hershey, Loblaw, Nestle, Bayer, David’s Tea, Sobeys, and more.

This year, you cannot afford to miss out on all of the information you need to meet the enforcement requirements and avoid penalties for non-compliance. Attend this event to gain clarity on front-of-pack labelling, the nutrition facts label, recalls, blockchain, cannabis, organics production and sustainability.

We look forward to seeing you at this critical industry event!

Your Food Regulatory and Quality Assurance Team Strategy Institute

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Benefit from These Key Take-aways:

1. SFCA & FSMA: Comply with enforcement requirements

2. Front-of-Pack and Nutritional Labelling: Find your solution

3. Export: Manage compliance in other jurisdictions

4. Recalls: Develop a strategy to deal with recalls and enhance traceability

5. Cannabis: Gain insights into the regulation of this substance from a legal standpoint

6. Sustainability: Discover why you should adopt sustainability as your foundation for success

7. Innovation and the Future of Food: Discover the future digital drivers of industry

Who You Will Meet

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Past Attendees IncludeHershey // Walmart // Molson Coors // Agropur //

Tim Hortons // Pizza Hut // Loblaws // Maple Leaf

Foods // Kellogg’s // Kraft Heinz // Campbell’s //

Bento Sushi // A&W // Ocean Spray // Exceldor

// AGT Foods // Weston Foods // Yum! Brands //

Cargill Foods // Piller’s Fine Foods // Ultima Foods

VPs, Directors and Managers of: Food Safety, Government Relations, Industry Relations, Labelling, Nutrition, Operations, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Public Affairs, Risk Management, Scientific Affairs, and Supply Chain, Procurement, and Trade Compliance

• Ensure SFCA and FSMA compliance with guidance direct from CFIA, FDA and Health Canada officials

VPs, Directors and Managers of: Food Safety, Industry Relations, Labelling, Nutrition, Operations, Public Health, Public Policy, Risk Management, Scientific Affairs

• Hear the latest discussions on federal/provincial regulatory alignment

• Hear directly from industry leaders on the impact of the regulations

• Network with major regulators and government relations professionals

President, VP, Directors of: Corporate Development, Marketing, Operations, Sales

• Provide insight on how companies can expand their operations

• Learn how the industry is evolving from the farm to new innovations

• Connect with regulators and major brands during networking sessions

Food Manufacturers, Chain Restaurants & Grocery Retailers

Government Regulatory Agencies

Consultants in Compliance, Quality Management, Auditing, Standards, Supply Chain, Labelling, Nutritional Analysis, Traceability Software, ERP Software, Law Firms

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9:15 AM Case Study: Compliance

Improving Compliance Practices Within the SFCR for more Regulating ConsistencyIf you’re a food business that imports or prepares food for export, or ships food across provincial or territorial borders, the new SFCR will impact your operations. Navigate the new complex landscape of the SFCR to ensure proper adherence to the importation/exportation guidelines. Walk away with effective strategies to:• Better understand the food safety risks associated with

importing/exporting and how to implement control measures for these risks

• Develop better communication within the supply chain, manufacturing, preparation, warehousing, packaging and labeling process for improved transparency

• Effectively develop your Preventative Control Plan (PCP)Increase your understanding of the new regulations surrounding importing and exporting products under the SFCR.

DAY 1 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019

7:45 AM Registration and Breakfast

8:30 AM Opening Remarks from the Chair

Dana McCauley, Executive Executive Director Food Innovations Programs, University of Guelph

8:45 AM Keynote Address: Preventing Recalls with Risk Analysis

Building Safer Food Systems: Inclusion of Risk Analysis to Prevent Recalls Ensuring the quality of food safety is an essential consideration in any food security program. Master your understanding of the new with the continued globalization of international trade. Take away specific solutions to:• Addressing the persisting need for regulators to mitigate con-

tamination incidents within the global food trade• Applying the modernized risk approach that will provide regu-

lated parties with increased predictability and consistency • Creating best practices in promoting compliance and resources

to provide value for CanadiansProvide greater predictability and transparency in your food safety systems.

Cameron Prince,Former Vice President, CFIA and Modernization

10:00 AM Networking Morning Break

12:00 PM Networking Luncheon

10:30 AM Industry Expert

Ensuring Compliance by Leveraging Technology in Your Food Regulatory ProcessesTechnology has been regarded as a great resource in coordinating your food manufacturing processes. Utilize an enterprise resource planning tool to efficiently plan your regulatory processes. Source solutions to:• Seamlessly integrate a compliance management system• Employ traceability solutions• Improve the way you work with vendorsUtilize technology to efficiently manage compliance.

9:45 AM Speed Networking Network and connect with as many people as possible in a short time! Meet your industry peers during this fast pace networking section of the summit. You will have three minutes per interaction to exchange business cares and chat to the new people before moving on. When the bell rings, you move on to the next person.

11:00 AM Panel: Educate to Regulate

Where does Education and Training Fit In with the New Food Regulations?The current fragmented approach within educating the food industry across sectors causes learning gaps, inconsistent skill development and unnecessary/ineffective spending of learning dollars. Perfect the training for your workforce with new resources. Source practical insights on:• Addressing the current challenges surrounding the availability of

food safety courses• Mastering the difference between Food safety knowledge vs.

food regulatory knowledge• The overlap of in-house training by government and industry

and the lack of accessibility to courses• Designing solutions that would involve industry-government-

academia partnershipsImprove your collaborative and integrative efforts to better educate your workforce.

Dana McCauley,Executive Executive Director Food Innovations Programs, University of GuelphLyne Beaulieu,Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance,David’s TeaBibiana Garcia-Bailo, Adjunt Professor, Dept of Nutritional Sciences,University of Toronto

1:00 PM Case Study: Labeling Addressing The Evolution of the Labeling Regulations in Canada to Remain CompliantAcquire cutting-edge techniques to comply with the latest labeling requirements, from updated standards for Front of Pack labels to new legislations geared towards marketing to kids. Ask pressing questions and receive specific, in-depth answers tailored to your business’s individual needs. Gain insights to:• Upcoming regulatory changes in Front of Pack labeling• How the new regulations will affect marketing nutritional informa-

tion to kids• Innovative techniques for collaboration with your marketing

department Forecast labeling trendsDon’t fall behind on the regulation changes for labeling!

Moderator

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4:00 PM Spotlight: Cannabis How to Prepare your Business for The Legalization of Edibles, Extracts and TopicalsThe change in cannabis regulations scheduled for October 2019 will effectively open the legal market up to dozens of new products. Prepare your business for the nuances that come with this legalization. Source practical tips and insights on:• Addressing regulations around the production and preparation

of edibles and other cannabis infused products• Clarifying labeling and packaging requirements and the timelines

of implementation• Defining the limits on additional ingredients added to

cannabis edibles.Prepare your business for the newly legalized substance.

Sara Zborovski,Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright

4:30 PM Case Study: CFIA Processes for Inspections Addressing CFIA Processes for Inspections to Improve Compliance so what is aboutInspectors use a combination of the onsite inspection and evaluation techniques for assessing compliance and evaluating the impact of non-compliance. Reduce your risk of non compliance. Walk away with an action plan to:• Prepare for the CFIA processes for inspections under SFCR• Comprehend CFIA processes for identifying and addressing

non-compliances under SFCR• Clarify the SFCR tools and documentation intended to support

industry complianceImprove your understanding of CFIA processes for inspections and refusals.

Kevin Urbanic, Chief Inspector - Ontario, CFIA

5:00 PM Conference Day 1 Adjourns

1:45 PM Interactive Session – SFCR vs. FSMA Achieve Consistency with SFCR and FSMA to Improve your Exporting OperationsThe Safe Food for Canadians Regulations Act is similar to the US. Food Safety Modernization Act requirements. Enrich your understanding of the key differences to improve your exporting operations. Walk away with an action plan to:• Implement best practices in approaching preventative controls• Deal with documentation requirements• Understand the differences in licensing and ensuring consist-

ency across bordersAchieve better consistency with your exporting operations under SFCR and FSMA.

Miriam Maxwell,Senior Regulatory Scientist, Ocean Spray

Susan Abel,VP Safety & Compliance, Food & Consumer Products of Canada

2:30 PM Networking Break

2:15 PM Industry Expert Establishing the Right Food Safety Protocol for your Business: HACCP under SFCRHazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a standardized and systematized approach to assessing food safety. This science-based approach helps prevent food contamination. Ensure the safety of your food by learning the latest in HACCP procedures. Walk away with a blue print to:• Best practices in storing and transportation of products• Dealing with the personnel involved in handling products• The proper process of handling recallsEstablish an officially recognized food safety protocol for your business and be HACCP compliant.

2:45 PM Case Study Presentation – Nestle Nutrition Attaining Efficient Innovation & Renovation Support for your Food Initiatives With more organizations focusing on the complete end to end process, from sourcing ingredients through gaining valuable consumer insights, the food journey is becoming increasingly complex. Discover the role that regulatory can play in support of faster and more efficient innovation and renovation. Gain insights to:• How regulatory bodies are supporting these initiatives

of innovation• The impact on the industry in terms of sourcing, supply chain

and impacts to the consumer• Nestle Case studyIncrease your understanding of the role of regulatory within innovation.

Andrea Papmandjaris,Head, North American Medical Affairs and Canadian Medical and Scientific Unit, Nestle Nutrition

3:45 PM Spotlight: Whole Genome Sequencing Improving Foodborne Pathogen Identification to Enhance Traceability in Your Supply ChainThere is a pressing need for improved methods and tools to rapidly and reliably identify, detect and predict food safety hazards. Increase your understanding of next generation sequencing methods to combat these hazards. Source practical tips on:• Understanding the evolution of sequencing methods from PFGE

to WGS• Leveraging the power of WGS and its ability to detect foodborne

disease outbreaks• The rapid traceability of pathogens in the supply chainIncrease your traceability processes with whole genome sequencing.

5:15 PM Networking cocktail reception

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11:00 AM Panel Ensure Food Safety and transparency from Farm to Fork to Achieve Better ComplianceFood traceability throughout the supply chain is increasingly crucial with rising demands for transparency. Improve how you can achieve maximum effectiveness and minimize disruption in the event of a recall. Source practical tips to:• Leverage traceability data to optimize production• Minimize risks and achieve better compliance• Identify and track trends with real-time dataStay compliant and ensure effective food traceability throughout your value chain.

Mary Ann Bienne, Manager, Nutrition and Industry Relations, Canadian Pork CouncilJoe Darden, Vice President, Food Safety & Quality, Sunset GrownBaharak Chegeni, Director, Quality Assurance, Bäckerhaus Veit LtdDiljiv Dha, Compliance Manager and Training & Development Consultant, Cobs Bread

10:00 AM Nutrition Fact Labels Preparing your Products to Avoid Consumer ConfusionPrepackaged foods in Canada will now require new Nutrition Fact Panels on their labels. Ensure your labeling is accurate to avoid consuming your consumers. Develop an action plan to:• Prioritize new branding, labeling and advertisement guidelines• Source new design houses to accurately create the new labels• Develop an effective communication strategy with your supply

chain to deal with the time linesAvoid potentially dangerous labelling mistakes by adhering to the new label guidelines.

7:45 AM Registration and Breakfast

8:15 AM Opening Remarks from the Chair

8:30 AM Food Fraud The Global Effort to Combat Food Fraud to Protect ConsumersFood fraud continues to cause the food and beverage industry to lose upwards of 40 billion dollars annually. Protect your consumers by leveraging the food industry’s ability to detect and combat fraud across supply chains. Source practical tips on:• Achieving a robust supplier base with a strong vendor approval

process (domestic and international)• Developing a ridged auditing system to ensure the integrity of

your products• Demonstrate your transparency and processes with the supply

chainInstill confidence into your efforts to combat food fraud.

Cameron Prince, Former Assistant Deputy Minister,

CFIAMohammad Shahbaz,Quality Assurance Manager, Mawarid Food CompanyDana McCauley,Executive Executive Director Food Innovations Programs, University of Guelph

DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019

10:30 AM Networking Break

12:00 PM Networking Luncheon

1:00 PM Case Study: Sustainability Legitimizing Claims of Sustainability for Industry ComplianceSustainable claims represent a trust that is built between food manufacturers and consumers. Ensure that you are complying with regulations when making sustainable claims on your products. Source practical tips on:• Proactively meeting the growing demand from consumers for

proof of sustainability measures and instilling trust• Enabling a clear and transparent approach to sustainability with

key measurable metrics• Case study: Lessons learned and best practices by The

Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable BeefLegitimize and successfully monetize your claims of sustainability.

Don Buckingham,CEO,Canadian Agricultural Policy Institute

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9:15 AM Industry Expert Utilizing Blockchain Applications to Enhance Food Traceability and TransparencyBlockchain is often associated with cryptocurrency, but is also being looked at as a solution to food-supply challenges that will enhance trust and transparency. Realize the unique benefits that accompany the digitization of information with Blockchain. Gain insights to:• Blockchain’s ability to improve sustainability by reducing waste

and lowering cost inefficiencies• Enlisting Blockchain to enable the capture of data beyond

traceability attributes• How Blockchain can be used as a deterrent to food fraud by

creating a digital footprintRealize the benefits of a decentralized ledger to improve efficiencies.

11:30 AM Case Study: Plant Based Meat

Understanding the Evolution of Plant Based Meat to Comply with New Food RegulationsPlant-based meat is gaining popularity as it is developed in the lab without the need for factory farming. Enrich your understanding of this disrupting trend to ensure you don’t fall behind. Gain insights on:• Exploring the impact of regulations will have on new plant-based

meat alternatives• Leveraging the benefits of plant-based meat and its sustainable

implications• Discussing the current regulatory challenges in the production of

clean meatGain valuable insights into how newly created plant-based meat will affect regulations.

Mario Martinez, Assistant Professor, Food Engineering, University of Guelph

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1:30 PM Panel Managing Regulatory and Business Drivers to Improve Innovation and CompetitivenessOpportunities can emerge from any corner of the world. How do food companies improve quality and drive performance? Hear first-hand how industry leaders deal with emerging standards and escalating costs:• Identify and manage compliance drivers for your organization• Maintain GFSI programs with limited resources• Leverage consumer insights and trends to create value• Resolve challenges in global food supply and distributionCapitalize on emerging trends to improve your core business

Dana McCauley, Executive Director Innovations Programs, University of GuelphDhiren Thakur, PhD, Quality Assurance Manager, Tasty SelectionsDr. Ana Christina Vega Lugo, Senior Food Scientist, Niagara CollegeTatiana Miranda-Abaunza, Principal engineer, Nutrilite

Moderator

2:45 PM Case Study Animal Welfare Meeting Consumer Demand in the Health and Wellbeing of AnimalsThe health and wellbeing of transporting animals continues to be an important issue for Canadians. Increase consumer confidence in your products and practices by complying with these new amendments in the transport of animals. Source your plan of action with:• Prescriptive and outcome-based requirements that emphasize

and improve the health and wellbeing of the animals• Addressing the various needs of different animals in from initial

point of transit to the time they are installed at their new location• Exploring the challenge of a decreased number of available

abattoirs in CanadaPrepare your organization for the new amendments in transporting animals.

Adele Douglass,Executive Director,Humane Farm Animal Care

2:30 PM Networking Break

2:00 PM Industry Expert

3:15 PM Conference Adjourns

Complying with Enhanced Legislation for Allergen Identification and labelin This essential workshop is designed for regulatory and marketing practitioners looking to develop a solid foundation in allergen labelling regulations. Participants will acquire an in depth understanding in:

1. New requirements for allergens, gluten and sulphites

2. Hands on guidance to design compliant labels for market

3. How to respond to allergic consumers’ inquiries

4. Exemptions and inclusion criteria for prioritized allergens

Develop tools to meet evolving allergen labeling regulations.

Workshop A Thursday, October 31st - 9:00 AM Allergen Essentials

Post Conference Workshops: Thursday October 31st, 2019

As labelling requirements change and consumers demand to see more of what they are eating, how will regulations impact the food industry? How do you sort through what is and is not expected to be on food labels? Explore why transparency is needed from regulators. Analyze how advertising will be affected and recall preparedness. Attend this workshop to address your labeling concerns with industry experts. Take away key strategies for:

1. Labelling requirements

2. Calories

3. Nutrition

Gain a deeper understanding to ensure consumer satisfaction.

Workshop B Thursday, October 31st - 12:00 PM Labeling

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