Global Spotlight: Trends in International Food Law and Supply Chain Policy

C- Andrea Bruce, Sr. Counsel Global Regulatory Law, Hershey Company
C- Michael Littenberg, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP

• Assessing China’s Regulation on the Implementation of the Food Safety Law and what it means for food import and export
• Comparative Analysis: Contrasting EU food labeling rules with FDA labeling requirements
• Update with recent Foreign Supplier Verification Program related violations

What’s in a Name? How Plant-Based Products are Transforming the Market

C- Marie Hlavaty, Chief Legal Officer - Americas, Upfield
C- Julie Daoust, Sr. Director Global Nutrition Science and Open Innovation, LiveKindly

Moderator:
C- Jacqueline J. Chan, Partner, Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, LLP

According to a report by Meticulous Market Research, "[t]he plant-based food market is expected to reach $74.2 billion by 2027." And as consumer interest in the various alternative dairy and protein products grows, so does legislation and regulation.
Including discussion on:
• Current issues in federal and state legislation, enforcement activity, litigation, and agency action
• Regulatory, legal, and PR considerations for launching a plant-based product

Spotlight on Mexico’s New Front-of-Pack Labeling Warning System

C- Grazia Perrella, International Compliance Professional, Legal Department, Sargento Foods

End of Day 1

Chair’s Opening Remarks

C-Ebru Basaran-Shull, Vice President- Compliance, Legal Department, Sargento Foods

Regulatory Town Hall – Perspectives from the FDA, USDA-AMS, FTC and NAD

C- La Toya Sutton, Attorney, National Advertising Division (NAD)
C- David O’Toole, Senior Staff Attorney, Federal Trade Commission
C- Trevor Findley, Deputy Director, Food Disclosure and Labeling, USDA

Moderator
C- Claudia Vetesi, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP

Listen and learn as top level Government officials responsible for the implementation and oversight of food safety regulation and policies address current and proposed rules, recent regulatory actions, trends and priorities for tomorrow and beyond.

CanaBiz 101: How the Food and Beverage Industry is Keeping Pace with Budding CBD and Cannabis Regulations, Consumer Trends and Product Innovation

C- Joe Hodas, Chief Marketing Officer, Wana Brands, Wana Brands
C- Judith Schvimmer, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Left Coast Ventures

Can you manufacture and sell products in the United States that contain CBD and/or THC? According to the FDA and DEA, the answer is no. However this has not prevented the food and beverage industry from entering the space at an unparalleled pace. Join presenters for an enlightening discussion on the high risks and rewards of “canabusiness” , including discussion on current and emerging regulations in the US and Canada, advertising, manufacturing and transportation considerations as well as key insights for successfully getting your product on the shelf.

Certification Verification: Product Certification and Compliance Implications, What Every In-House Practitioner Needs to Know

C- Stefano Liparoto, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Senior Manager, Kerry
C- Randy Liebowitz, Global Food Regulatory Counsel, PepsiCo
C- Isha Saini, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Danone North America

From “non-GMO” and “certified vegan”, to “fair trade” and “diet trend approved” join in house practitioners as they shed light on the ever growing trend of certifications, exploring strategies for identifying which certifications to embrace and which ones to leave behind, as well as key considerations surrounding label compliance, substantiation and Government backing.

Lunch Break