As food allergens continue to be a leading cause of product recalls and increased regulatory scrutiny, it is more important than ever to stay informed on the evolving landscape of allergen thresholds and risk-based approaches.
Bert Popping, Ph.D., CEO and Principal Consultant, FOCOS. Dr Bert Popping is the CEO of FOCOS, a strategic food safety consultancy, and co-founder of FOOD-ORBIT, which specializes in food regulatory advice. He has over 25 years of experience in food safety and has held senior scientific leadership roles in both public institutions and the global laboratory industry. Dr. Popping is internationally recognized for his expertise in food allergens, food fraud, and analytical method validation. He has served as an expert on multiple FAO/WHO consultations, most recently contributing to the Codex work on allergen and gluten-containing cereals thresholds and exemptions. He is also actively involved in European and international standardization committees, with a particular focus on method performance criteria. Together with a team of legal experts, he advises on the regulatory dimensions of food safety, from compliance reviews to strategic input on labeling and incident response.
Jennine Cannizzo, Global Product Manager, Hygiena. Jennine Cannizzo is the Global Product Manager for Allergens at Hygiena. She holds a B.S. degree in Premedical Biology and brings over 30 years of experience in business management within rapid diagnostics, workflows, and data management solutions. Throughout her career, Jennine has led the development of rapid testing solutions for human diagnostics at Abbott Laboratories and played a key role on the startup team at IDEXX Laboratories, where she focused on veterinary diagnostics and commercial animal food safety solutions. She also brings extensive marketing and technical expertise from her work with Envirologix and Qiagen, specializing in the development and advancement of rapid diagnostic technologies.
In this webinar, Dr. Bert Popping (FOCOS) will revisit key topics in allergen risk assessment, including reference doses and the Codex pathway toward risk-based management. Attendees will gain insight into the importance of preparing for the industry's shift from detection-based methods to risk-based allergen management. The session will also explore what these changes mean for preparedness across both U.S. and global markets.
Designed for food manufacturers, quality leaders, and regulatory professionals, this webinar will provide practical guidance to strengthen allergen management programs through science-based, globally aligned strategies.
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Moderator: Adrienne Blume, Editorial Director, Food Safety Magazine
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