GFSI Global Food Safety Conference 2012
Join LRQA as we sponsor The Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Food Safety Conference 2012, February 15-17 in Orlando, Florida.
Join LRQA at the world-renowned Global Food Safety Conference 2012 February 15-17 in Orlando, Florida. Organized by the Consumer Goods Forum. LRQA is proud to serve as a Premium Sponsor of the event.
Why attend?
Over 1000 food safety specialists from more than 60 countries are expected to attend the Global Food Safety Conference 2012 to discuss new ideas and perspectives on managing food safety across the global food supply chain.
At this event you will have the opportunity to:
• Exchange knowledge and best food safety practice
• Learn about the latest updates from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
• Discuss and debate global food safety challenges
• Network with over 700 food safety professionals from around the world.
Join LRQA for the following educational sessions:
Day 2: Thursday, Feb 16th - 4:00-5:30pm
Global Food Supply Chain Collaboration
In this session you will find out how one of the world's leading food manufacturers collaborates with partners from across their supply chain to deliver world-class performance. Mars and their supply chain partners are joined by LRQA, sharing insight, expertise and examples of best practice; showing how their approach to auditing and certification, through the harmonisation of food safety requirements, is paving the way for excellence.
Moderator
• Frank Yiannas, Incoming GFSI Board Vice Chairman and Vice President Food Safety, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Speakers
• Cathy Stannard, Global Head of Quality & Food Safety Management, Mars Incorporated
• Andrew J Smith, President, LRQA, Inc.
• Roger Bont, Global Quality Assurance Director, Corporate Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Cargill
• Jennifer Yezak, Global Food Safety Manager, Wrigley
Day 3: Friday, Feb 17th - 7:45-8:45am
Improving Performance and Reducing Risk –The Role of Management Systems, Audits and Certification
In this session, LRQA and their clients share their expertise and experience relating to the role of robust assessments and sector specific auditors in helping organisations to optimize their management systems. In addition, Fons Schmid, the Chairman of the FSSC 22000 Board of Stakeholders, will give an update on FSSC 22000 to cover both the future strategy and plans.
Join LRQA in a discussion on the benefits of a customized audit program that addresses the requirements of stakeholders including suppliers, clients and regulators.
This interactive presentation will demonstrate how such audit programs can extend into risk areas other than food safety such as quality, environment and sustainability.
Speakers:
• Cor Groenveld, Global Product Manager, Food Services, LRQA
• Fons Schmid, Chairman of the FSSC 22000 Board of Stakeholders
• Stefan Speelmans, Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Manager, ACP Europe
• Jacques de Groot, Quality Assurance Manager, VanDrie Group
Meet with LRQA
Schedule time now to meet with Cor Groenveld, Vel Pillay and other LRQA food safety experts during the conference. Contact inquiries-usa@lrqa.com.
Enter for a chance to win
Stop by LRQA stand #34 and drop a business card in our drawing for a chance to win an iPad and public or on-site training courses. Learn more
Learn More & Register for the Global Food Safety Conference