07 - 11 Apr 2014
EMERGING AND RAPID METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY
New advances in analytical and molecular technologies are having a dramatic impact on the practice of microbiology. These new and rapid methods have led to improvements in nucleic acid, chemical, immunological, and Nano/MEMs systems for the identification of microorganisms, toxins, and cellular products. These technologies are providing new and valuable solutions across multiple research and market sectors in fields such as food safety, agriculture, bio-pharmaceuticals, environmental safety, and animal health care. These emerging and rapid methods provide greater sensitivity, accuracy, precision, and reproducibility when compared to conventional growth-based methods. This workshop at the K-State–Olathe campus will provide participants an introduction into the application of these new technologies and the benefits they provide in the practice of microbiology in the real world.
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Kansas-State-Olathe campus - USA
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31 Mar - 02 Apr 2014
RME 2014: FOOD FEED WATER ANALYSIS: INNOVATIONS AND BREAKTHROUGHS!
RME2014 is the 9th in a series of conferences dedicated to innovations and breakthroughs in microbiological and chemical analysis of food, feed and water. This series aims to further strengthen the academia-industry relations and to further disseminate advanced research towards practical applications in food, feed and water analysis. During the years it has strengthened its position as an important meeting point for academia and industry. RME2014 presents new and cutting-edge technologies focusing on multitarget screening, lower detection limits, wider range of matrices and shorter time, with an eye toward looking for unknown compounds and moving tests out of the laboratory. As a comprehensive overview RME2014 offers an excellent way to network and to share ideas, providing a reference source for anyone wishing to gain insight into the latest developments in microbial and chemical analysis of food, feed and water ensuring safety and quality.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen (CRA-W)
Noordwijkerhout - The Netherlands
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19 - 22 Nov 2013
SHORT COURSE ON CONTAMINANTS IN FEED AND FOOD
Contamination problems in the feed and food sectors have become over the years a major challenge to take up. Problems of contaminations deal not only with public health and animal health but also represent economic issues for producers. Aside classical chemical analytical methods, the urge of efficient identification and early detection of contaminants recommend alternative approaches combining other methods. This course focuses on DNA technologies, light microscopy, near infrared spectroscopy and imaging which accounts for a new arsenal of solutions. The short course offers participants both theoretical lectures (legislation, methods and data analysis) and practical aspects (laboratory workshops). Numerous examples on each topic are commented. Interactive sessions will put you on the path to success.
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Gembloux - Belgium
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05 - 08 Nov 2013
RAFA 2013: RECENT ADVANCES IN FOOD ANALYSIS
The program will be accompanied by several satellite workshops, interactive and vendor seminars: - 2nd European workshop on Ambient mass spectrometry in food and natural products - Interactive seminar on sample-prep and separation techniques and approaches for mass spectrometry detection in food quality / safety: Step by step strategies for fast development of analytical method - Interactive seminar on data handling and chemometrics, foodomics - Vibrational spectroscopy and chemometrics for monitoring of food and feed products, lab-to-the-sample - Food safety issues beyond the EU – challenges for analytical methods update - Joint Research Centre seminar – research activities and opportunities for collaboration strengthening, with a special focus to young scientists - VENDOR SEMINARS – introducing recent instrumentation and scientific strategies for advanced food quality / safety control
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Prague - Czech Republic
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03 - 04 June 2013
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT: IS THERE A PROBLEM?
The presence, fate and behavior of human pharmaceuticals in the environment is well documented. This topic is the subject of much attention from scientists as well as policy makers and the general public. However, little is known regarding whether or not their presence constitutes a risk to either wildlife or humans. Answers to this question would help to influence areas of risk assessment, water management and pharmaceutical production as well as regulatory affairs and public perception. Based on scientific sessions and round table discussions, this International Conference aims to open the debate to a wide audience, allowing discussion of questions such as “is there a problem”, and “what are the consequences of PIEs not only in terms of human and wildlife health, but also from a regulatory and financial perspective” ?
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Nîmes - France
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27 - 30 May 2013
FINAL MYCORED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The final MycoRed International Conference will take place in Apulia, Italy, 27 -30 May 2013. Academics, individuals from research institutes, universities, national and international agencies and industry, who are working in this important field of research, will join the last MycoRed appointment. The scientific programme will reflect a spectrum of disciplines (methods of analysis and sampling, toxicity, chemistry, biochemistry, biocontrol, prevention, risk assessment, occurence in foods and feeds), presenting the last advances and results coming from this interdisciplinary project. Finally the conference will represent an opportunity to gain an overview of research and future developments on mycotoxin research.
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Apulia - Italy
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22 - 24 May 2013
35TH MYCOTOXIN WORKSHOP
This Mycotoxin workshop will be organized by the Ghent University Association together with the Society for Mycotoxin Research (www.mycotoxin.de). The workshop aims to bring together experts from academia, government and industry to discuss all aspects of mycotoxin research including human and animal health issues, toxicology, mycotoxin production in relation with food and feed safety, analysis of mycotoxins, legislation and regulatory aspects and others.
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Ghent - Belgium
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22 - 23 Apr 2013
CONTAMINANTS AND RESIDUES IN FOOD
Highlights: - European Community policy on contaminants in foodstuffs, - Overview of European Commission audits on contaminants in food, - Applicability of the threshold of toxicological concern (TTC) concept to chemicals in food, - Problems caused by mineral oil residues in food and packaging, - Update of acrylamide toolbox and on acrylamide database, - Current developments on MCPD and glycidyl ester in food, - Proficiency tests for mycotoxins: what is expected and maximum benefits, - Fusarin C, alternaria toxins, ergot alkaloids and masked mycotoxins in food and feed, - Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in animal feed, milk and dairy products, - Experience with inorganic arsenic, cadmium and mercury in food, - Dioxins in food for children
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Mainz (near Frankfurt) - Germany
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26 Feb - 01 Mar 2013
4TH MONIQA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: FOOD SAFETY UNDER GLOBAL PRESSURE OF CLIMATE CHANGE, FOOD SECURITY AND ECONOMIC CRISES
The 4th MoniQA International Conference will take place in Budapest, Hungary, 26 February - 1 March 2013, continuing the successful series of MoniQA International Conferences (Rome - Italy 2008, Krakow - Poland 2010, Varna - Bulgaria 2011). The theme of the conference will put various emerging and persistent food safety issues, and the relevant analytical and legal challenges in perspective of globalisation, climate change, food security and economic crises. These issues are drivers for new developments and new research initiatives in food safety assurance and food safety management worldwide, however economic crises and the volatility of food commodity prices put pressure on food safety assurance strategies especially in developing countries but also in international trade
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Budapest - Hungary
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28 Jan - 01 Feb 2013
INTERNATIONAL COURSE ON ADVANCED FOOD ANALYSIS
The Graduate School VLAG of Wageningen University is pleased to announce an international one-week course on Advanced Food Analysis in Wageningen, The Netherlands. The course program will comprise presentations by international experts in the field, an excursion and social events. Course topics are: advanced sample handling, chromatography and electrophoresis, spectrometry, imaging, bioanalytical techniques, biosensors, omics technologies, data handling and chemometrics, and validation and legislation. These advanced analytical tools will be discussed in relation to state-of the-art food analysis issues such as residues and contaminants, authenticity and traceability, flavours and odours, processing and packaging contaminants, biotoxins, allergens, novel and organic foods and supplements. The course will start with a half day “back-to-basics” in order to refresh the basics of analytics.
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Wageningen - The Netherlands
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21 - 23 Jan 2013
8TH CONFERENCE RME 2013: FOOD FEED WATER ANALYSIS: INNOVATIONS AND BREAKTHROUGHTS!
RME2013 is the 8th in a series of conferences dedicated to innovations and breakthroughs in microbiological and chemical analysis of food, feed and water. This series aims to further strengthen the academia-industry relations and to further disseminate advanced research towards practical applications in food, feed and water analysis. During the years it has strengthened its position as an important meeting point for academia and industry. RME2013 presents new and cutting-edge technologies focusing on multitarget screening, lower detection limits, wider range of matrices and shorter time, with an eye toward looking for unknown compounds and moving tests out of the laboratory. As a comprehensive overview RME2013 offers an excellent way to network and to share ideas, providing a reference source for anyone wishing to gain insight into the latest developments in microbial and chemical analysis of food, feed and water ensuring safety and quality.
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Noordwijkerhout - The Netherlands
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29 Nov 2012
MYCOTOXINS AND PLANT TOXINS: EMERGING THREATS AND THEIR IMPACT ON FEED AND FOOD SAFETY
The Biotoxins in food safefood networks will hold a one day conference on the 29th November 2012 themed around ‘Mycotoxins and plant toxins: Emerging threats and their impact on feed and food safety’ at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast. Mycotoxins and plant toxins in food and feed are considered a growing concern in food safety. The past few decades have witnessed significant scientific advances in this field especially in relation to limits and regulations for these toxins in food and feed as well as novel detection techniques for analysis and screening purposes. The widespread occurrence of these toxins and the threats posed by them demands the attention of the Biotoxins scientific community. This conference will bring together researchers, industry and regulators across the Island of Ireland and further afield to discuss key topics of interest and concerns relating to the impact of emerging issues in relation to mycotoxins and plant toxins. Presentation slots are available for both posters and oral presentations. Abstracts should be send to [email protected] by Monday the 22nd of October 2012.
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Belfast - UK
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14 - 16 Nov 2012
CHEMICAL REACTIONS IN FOODS VII - CRF2012
This event continues the successful series of meetings held in Prague in 1992–2009. In line with the series, the theme of our conference is new knowledge on chemical reactions during the processing and storage of foods. We hope the conference will be an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the importance of such knowledge in our papers, discussions and personal communications. The conference programme will be tailored to provide a lot of opportunities for you to network as well as explore the latest results of the food chemistry community.
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Prague - CzechRepublic
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05 - 09 Nov 2012
7TH CONFERENCE OF THE WORLD MYCOTOXIN FORUM® AND THE XIIITH IUPAC INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MYCOTOXINS AND PHYCOTOXINS
The 7th Conference of The World Mycotoxin Forum® and the XIIIth IUPAC International Symposium on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins will be jointly organised. This unique combined event, WMF meets IUPAC, will build on the success of the previous conferences which were held separately all over the world. WMF meets IUPAC will take place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 5-9 November 2012. During this conference a separate session will be devoted to CONffIDENCE accomplishments in the areas of mycotoxins, marine biotoxins and alkaloids. A MycoRed session will be held as well, including talks on outcomes arising from the project such as economic and statitical studies (Delphi), experiences in ICPC Countries on field, new scientific results and methodologies.
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Rotterdam - The Netherlands
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24 - 26 Oct 2012
INTERNATIONAL MPU WORKSHOP 2012: PLANT PROTECTION FOR THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET
The Workshop will bring together scientists representing a wide spectrum of disciplines, research approaches, and geographical representation of research. Assembling specialists with different perspectives, all focused around the common themes of protecting quality and safety of the Mediterranean diet, provides a stimulating environment for learning, exchanging ideas, and connecting with old and new colleagues. The Workshop will include presentations at the cutting edge of the specified topics. A major emphasis in the Congress will be the fostering of interaction among participants.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT)
Bari - Italy
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07 - 10 Oct 2012
7TH EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON PESTICIDES AND RELATED ORGANIC MICROPOLLUTANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND 13TH SYMPOSIUM ON CHEMISTRY AND FATE OF MODERN PESTICIDES
The aims of this conference are: - to provide a communication forum for the exchange of knowledge and technology among scientists interested in Pesticide Analysis and related Organic Micropollutants in Environmental and Food matrices; - to promote the collaboration and transfer of knowledge among scientists, industry officers, official authorities and environmental managers concerning priority and emerging organic contaminants, particularly pesticides, risk evaluation in the environment and food, analytical breakthroughs, soil and water recovery and algorithms for fate modelling, experimental design and interpretation of data. - to encourage green analytical procedures and environmental awareness - to support informed regulatory decisions and compliance with legislation - to emphasize the contribution of Environmental and Food Sciences for the well-being of humankind
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Porto - Portugal
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20 Sept 2012
CONFFIDENCE CLUSTER 3 WORKSHOP AND EURL-HEAVY METALS ANNUAL MEETING
On 20th September, a stakeholder workshop of cluster 3 will be held at the annual meeting at the EURL for Heavy Metals in Feed and Food. The meeting will take place in Brussels, Belgium and organized by CONffIDENCE partner IRMM in Geel, Belgium.
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Brussels - Belgium
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11 - 13 Sept 2012
4TH INTERNATIONAL FEED SAFETY CONFERENCE - METHODS AND CHALLENGES
It is our pleasure to invite you to the 4th International FEED SAFETY Conference. During the past decade, due to the BSE and dioxin crises and other feed related incidents, the crucial role of feed safety in food safety has become more and more obvious. This led to the enforcement of regulations, increased activities in the feed sector to safeguard feed safety, establishment of risk assessment systems and international cooperation to improve detection capabilities. The 4th International FEED SAFETY Conference is organized to present the state of the art and to discuss future challenges. This conference is organized by the China Agricultural University (CAU), Beijing, China in collaboration with the Walloon Agricultural Research Centre (CRA-W), Gembloux, Belgium, the Institute of Food Safety (RIKILT), Wageningen, The Netherlands and the Queen's University of Belfast (QUB), Belfast, UK. Former FEED SAFETY Conferences were organized in 2004 and 2007 in Namur (Belgium) and in Wageningen (The Netherlands) in 2009 in the framework of different EC projects. We hope to welcome you in September 2012 and we look forward to a great conference in Beijing.
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Beijing - China
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02 - 04 Jul 2012
8TH ANNUAL LC/MS/MS WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS AND FOOD SAFETY AND CONFFIDENCE CLUSTER 1 WORKSHOP
The Workshop will be structured in two main sessions covering environmental and food analysis. This workshop is intended to be an informal venue that encourages an exchange of the latest information and ideas on challenges and advances in LC/MS/MS applications among scientists from academia, governmental agencies and industry. The main objective of the workshop are to evaluate practical aspects of the usefulness of tandem mass spectrometric techniques for screening and quantitation oforganic contaminants in the environmental and food sample. The WP1 cluster meeting will be scheduled on July 3, 2012, within this LC-MS/MS workshop.
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Barcelona - Spain
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25 - 26 June 2012
BEHAVIOUR OF PESTICIDES IN AIR, SOIL AND WATER
Highlights: Regulatory issues Environmental fate Environmental exposure and risk assessment
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Mainz - Germany
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25 - 28 June 2012
EPRW 2012
The European Pesticide Residue Workshop (EPRW) is the premier European meeting for the presentation and discussion of the latest concepts and developments in the field of pesticide residues in food and drink. The first workshop was held in The Netherlands in 1996. Since then it has been held every second year. The 9th edition of the EPRW expects 450 participants afield from commercial and governmental laboratories, from public authorities and regulatory bodies, from food production, distribution and wholesale representing many countries around the world. The objective of this workshop is to exchange information and experience about the latest concepts and developments in the field and bring together people from all different sectors. The scientific programme will include plenary lectures, oral and poster presentations, exhibitions as well as discussions and vendor sessions.
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Vienna - Austria
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24 - 28 June 2012
MYCORED NORTH AMERICA 2012
Carleton University will host MYCORED NORTH AMERICA 2012. The conference will include keynote lectures by international experts, oral presentations posters sessions, discussion group sessions. The deadline for abstract submission is March 30, 2012.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT)
Ottawa - Canada
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18 - 20 June 2012
1ST EUROPEAN WORKSHOP ON AMBIENT MASS SPECTROMETRY AND RELATED MASS SPECTROMETRY-BASED TECHNIQUES IN FOOD/NATURAL PRODUCTS CONTROL
Following the successful EU projects (BioCop & CONffIDENCE) dissemination workshop on Application of ambient mass spectrometry for rapid analysis of food contaminants/residues held in 2010, the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Prague & RIKILT, Wageningen are organizing on June, 18¨C20, 2012 a RAFA associated workshop dedicated to all laboratories concerned with food / natural products analysis. The mission of this Workshop is to introduce challenging innovations in ambient mass spectrometry©\based measurements and, last but not least, bring together all current and future users.
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Prague - Czech Republic
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09 - 13 June 2012
6TH NORDIC CONFERENCE ON PLASMA SPECTROCHEMISTRY
The Analytical Section of the Norwegian Chemical Society invites scientists and users of science to this sixth Nordic Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry. The aim of the conference is to provide a forum to encourage the exchange of ideas and knowledge about recent developments and state-of-the-art knowledge in main areas of analytical plasma spectrochemistry (ICP-OES, ICPMS and related techniques). This is a fine opportunity to share and discuss recent experiences and to be scientifically updated through a number of short courses given by international leading specialists in typical Norwegian informal surroundings.
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Loen - Norway
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28 May - 08 June 2012
MYCORED TRAINING 2012
We are pleased to announce two relevant appointments for training in the mycotoxin field: the course "Detection techniques for mycotoxins in the food chain" and the"Fusarium Laboratory Workshop", that will be held both in Bari, Italy in June 2012. The training course, from May 28 to June 1, aims to demonstrate and transfer to young researchers and students traditional methods and new chemical and immunological systems for rapid, robust and user-friendly analysis of mycotoxins in the food chain. The course will be held mainly in the laboratory for practical learning. The Fusarium Laboratory Workshop, from 3 to 8 June, instructed by international Fusarium experts, aims to introduce participants to standard morphological, genetic and molecular biological techniques used to identify and characterize strains of Fusarium, to use morphological characters to identify the most common Fusarium species, and learn practical techniques for testing and extraction. More than half of the time will be spent in the laboratory working with standard strains. Students may bring some of their own strains.
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Bari - Italy
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16 May 2012
CONFFIDENCE CLUSTER WORKSHOP
In the frame of the FP7 CONffIDENCE (CONtaminants in Food and Feed: Inexpensive DetectioN for Control of Exposure) project, a half day workshop (from 14:00 to 16:00 CET) entitled "Detection, analysis and control of veterinary pharmaceuticals in food and feed" will be held following the EURORESIDUE VII Conference, at Hotel Zuiderduin, Egmond aan Zee, the Netherlands for a maximum of 100 participants. Further details are available on the website of CONffIDENCE (http://www.conffidence.eu/). Registration will be possible from the 8 February, 2012 via the JRC Events Registration System. Deadline for registration: 02 May 2012. During EuroResidue VII Conference and the CONffIDENCE workshop, results will be presented through lectures, posters and demonstration activities. Opportunities for discussions on the presented project activities with stakeholders will be available. The CONffIDENCE project team cordially invites all interested persons and stakeholders to attend this Workshop free of charge.
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Egmond aan Zee - The Netherlands
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15 - 18 May 2012
BIOSENSORS 2012
Biosensors 2012 is a three-day event, organized by Elsevier in association with Biosensors & Bioelectronics, consisting of daily plenary presentations followed by parallel sessions comprising a rigorously refereed selection of submitted papers.
Information supplied by Hans Mol (RIKILT)
Cancun - Mexico
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14 - 16 May 2012
EURORESIDUE VII
The EuroResidue Conferences are organized to cover all aspects concerning residues of veterinary drugs such as analytical techniques, pharmaco-logical and toxicological studies, registration and regulation and others. Special emphasis is laid upon recent developments with respect to the de-tection and determination of drug residues in any analytical matrix.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT)
Egmond aan Zee - The Netherlands
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23 Mar 2012
MYCODAY: MYCOTOXIN ANALYTICAL SYMPOSIUM
Welcome to the first Mycotoxin Analytical Symposium, organised by Unisensor. Scientific experts will lead you all the day into the mycotoxin detection world. The program includes: Global situation Latest methods and trends for multiple detection of mycotoxins in cereals Panel discussion open to anyone 4 Mycosensor demonstration
Information supplied by Benoît Granier (UNISENSOR)
Liège - Belgium
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20 - 21 Mar 2012
INTERNATIONAL FRESENIUS CONFERENCE "THE NEW FOOD INFORMATION REGULATION"
This event will provide you with information on the challenges posed by implementing the new Food Information Regulation - only passed by the EU Member States just a few weeks ago. Right now we are in the middle of the conceptual design phase. Should you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Dana Mell: Telephone +49 231 75896-78 or [email protected].
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Cologne - Germany
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22 - 29 Feb 2012
10TH INTERNATIONAL FRESENIUS CONFERENCE "FOOD SAFETY AND DIETARY RISK ASSESSMENT"
This conference will provide you with an up-to-date overview on the subject of assessing the risks of pesticide residues in food.
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Mainz - Germany
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03 Jan 2012
STUDY ADVANCED FOOD SAFETY AT QUEEN'S
The MSc in Advanced Food Safety programme is a novel course tailored to students who aim to or currently work within the agri-food industry. It will be delivered by research active scientists within the Institute of Agri-Food and Land Use (IAFLU) at Queen’s. The major focus will be on new and emerging issues within the diverse field of food safety and it will concentrate on developments in analytical approaches used to monitor and regulate food safety with the view to protect human health. Key topics covered will include: food fraud and traceability and the analytical methods used to detect fraud and ensure food safety and authenticity; the links between environmental chemical contaminants and biological hazards present in animal feed and human food -highlighting new emerging technologies that enable rapid and early detection of food safety incidents and diagnosis of animal diseases.
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Belfast - UK
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24 Nov 2011
SAFE FEED FOR HEALTHY FOOD: WORKSHOP FOR THE EUROPEAN FEED INDUSTRY
The workshop provides comprehensive and competent details on sampling and analytical tools in the feed chain. Participants of the workshop will have the opportunity to learn more about current research topics and the specific research work in a big European Framework project and the Research Institute of Feed Technology. Further on, the workshop offers the opportunity of important and informative networking and exchanging of ideas.
Information supplied by Monika Tomaniova (ICT-Prague)
Braunschweig-Thune - Germany
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21 - 22 Nov 2011
CONTAMINANTS AND RESIDUES IN FEED AND FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN
This event held in Cologne/Germany is of interest to anyone involved in process and environmental contaminants, agricultural contaminants, residues of feed additives, veterinary drugs and pesticides in feed and food of animal origin. The highlights will be: * European Community policy on contaminants in feed and foodstuffs * New analytical developments in veterinary drugs * Unavoidable carry-over of coccidiostats into non target feed and resulting residues in food * Experience with dioxins * Fusarium toxins in feed and food * Update on marine biotoxins * Experience with perfluorinated compounds * Heavy metals in feed * Update on PBDEs in food * Progress on the review of existing EU Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs)
Information supplied by Jacob de Jong (RIKILT)
Koln - Germany
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15 - 18 Nov 2011
MYCORED INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SOUTH&CENTRAL AMERICA 2011
The MycoRed South &Central America Conference 2011 will be held in Mendoza in November 2011. preliminary actions are on going to organize the Conference on “Reducing mycotoxins in the food and feed chains in Latin America in a global context”. Topics: • Pre-harvest mycotoxins reduction: Plant resistance, Cultural Practices, Biocontrol approaches, Predictive models; • Mycotoxin post-harvest • Reduction of mycotoxins during processing food and feeds • Biodiversity • Novel methodology to study toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins • Bioavailability and detoxification of mycotoxins, Fungal Genome and mycotoxins, • Exposure to mycotoxins and risk analysis, Education in Mycotoxicology. Organising Committee is chaired by prof. Sophia Chulze of UNRC (e-mail: . [email protected]).
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Mendoza - Argentina
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03 Nov 2011
CONFFIDENCE OPEN DAY
The CONffIDENCE project (funded by the European Commission under Grant Agreement number 211326) aims to further improve food safety in Europe by the development of fast and cost-efficient methods for the detection of a wide range of chemical contaminants in different food and feed commodities. Since the start of this project on May 1, 2008, much effort has been put into the development of rapid methods for food and feed safety. The project team would like to share its results so far with all interested stakeholders. For this, an open day will be organized on Thursday November 3, 2011 within the RAFA 2011 symposium (1-4 November 2011 in Prague, Czech Republic).
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Prague - Czech Republic
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01 - 04 Nov 2011
5TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON RECENT ADVANCES IN FOOD ANALYSIS
On behalf of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague (ICT Prague, Czech Republic) and RIKILT - Institute of Food Safety (Wageningen, the Netherlands), we would like to invite all food researchers and representatives of national and international agencies, control bodies, governmental and commercial laboratories and industry to attend the 5th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis (RAFA 2011). In line with previous events, the RAFA 2011 will focus on RECENT ADVANCED ANALYTICAL & BIOANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND EMERGING FOOD-RELATED APPLICATIONS in following areas: * Allergens, * Flavours and odours, * Genetically modified organisms (GMO´s), * Industrial contaminants * Mycotoxins, marine and plant toxins, * Nanoparticles, * Packaging contaminants * Pesticide and veterinary drug residues * Processing contaminants, * Authenticity, Traceability, Fraud * Novel foods & supplements * Organic foods * QA/QC and chemometrics in food analysis. The organizers of the 5th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis promise to prepare a balanced programme including oral presentations by young scientists, satellite workshops, interactive and vendor seminars and nice social events. We are looking forward to meeting you again in beautiful Prague! As long as, you are willing to join us, please mark RAFA 2011 in your calendar. Prof. Jana Hajslova, conference chair & Prof. Michel Nielen, conference co-chair
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Prague - Czech Republic
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18 - 21 Oct 2011
AQUACULTURE EUROPE 2011
Aquaculture Europe 2011 will be the most innovative event of European aquaculture to date, bringing together research institutions, academia and the industry. Sessions will address vital questions affecting the development of Mediterranean aquaculture over the next decade, with reviews of the importance of aquaculture in EU food production; the sustainability of aquaculture feeds and the implementation of selective breeding strategies in aquaculture. A review of current EU-funded research programmes will highlight their relevance to the current and future production practices. The CONffIDENCE project will be presented by Jacob de Jong.
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Rhodes - Greece
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14 Oct 2011
MYCOTOXICOLOGICAL RISKS IN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES: ECONOMIC IMPACT, PREVENTION, MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
In the framework our international actions to consolidate our network in important areas all over the world, we're pleased to announce the 2nd appointment in the Mediterranean area,following the first held in Cairo, Egypt in October 2010. The Workshop on "Mycotoxicological Risks in Mediterranean Countries: Economic Impact, Prevention, Management and Control" will be held in Istanbul on 14 October 2011, in the framewok of the 4th International Congress on Food and Nutrition and the 3rd SAFE Consortium International Congress on Food Safety. This workshop will be focused on the cooperation among Mediterranean Countries, with an overview on the current situation on the occurrence of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi in Mediterranean Bacin.
Information supplied by Antonio F. Logrieco and Nunzia Cito (Project Coordinator & Project Manager)
Istanbul - Turkey
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10 - 12 Oct 2011
QUALITY CONTROL OF BOTANICALS, TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINES, HERBAL FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
The importance of plant based products is increasing rapidly within the European Community. Food products, Novel Foods, Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM), Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPs) and Food Supplements, containing herbal materials have to be controlled by modern analytical techniques regarding their identity, potential adulteration with toxic plant species and contaminants, e.g . pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals, fumigants, etc., as well as microbial contamination. Especially for chemical contaminants there are binding legal limits (MRLs) established within the EC, which have to be controlled by experienced and accredited laboratories. For a quality control laboratory it is essential to use state-of-the-art equipment and validate methods for all required tests. AOAC Europe Section and the main sponsor PhytoLab are proud to present the most advanced findings in QC of botanical products and have invited key speakers in the field.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen (CRA-W)
Erlangen - Germany
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27 - 29 Sept 2011
3RD MONIQA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
After the success of the 1st MoniQA International Conference in Rome (2008) and the 2nd MoniQA International Conference in Krakow (2010) we invite you to join us again in Varna, Bulgaria in 2011. The theme “food safety and consumer protection” will form the overarching focus of the conference, bringing together food scientists from research and industry, socio-economists and policy makers. The conference will allow the MoniQA project to present its results and the plans for further developments of MoniQA as an association and will also provide ample room for discussion with stakeholders. Related EU projects will be invited to contribute and a special session will focus on food safety in Bulgaria. Including poster presentations and exhibitions, the conference will give an in-depth look at the following thematic areas: Mycotoxins/Phycotoxins Food Allergens Chemical Contaminants Microbiological Contaminants Food Additives and Processing Toxicants Emerging Issues
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Varna - Bulgaria
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21 - 25 Sept 2011
APIMONDIA 2011
APIMONDIA is the most complete event because you will find not only a great variety in the audience, from Argentina, Latin America and all over Europe, but also because of the number and diversity of offers in terms of information. International Scientific Presentations, Round tables with specific topics, Conferences and symposiums designed and presented by worldwide recognized specialists, that will cover many areas so the beekeeper can increase his production and make the most out of his resources.
Information supplied by Jacob de Jong (RIKILT)
Buenos Aires - Argentina
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18 - 21 Sept 2011
125TH AOAC ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION
AOAC's Annual Meeting offers scientific sessions, poster presentations, and training courses to meet a variety of analytical needs. Nowhere else can you find access to this level of tested and reliable knowledge. AOAC brings you science-based research from the top scientists in the world; technical information about changes and advances in methodology; and access to techniques, applications and method development studies.
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New Orleans - Louisiana, USA
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19 - 22 June 2011
THE SASKATOON INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON VALIDATION AND REGULATORY ANALYSIS
This workshop will focus on veterinary drug and pesticide residues and contaminants in foods.
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Saskatoon - Canada
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19 - 22 June 2011
4TH INTERNATIONAL IUPAC SYMPOSIUM FOR TRACE ELEMENTS IN FOOD (TEF-4)
The objective of this interdisciplinary symposium is to gather experts with different backgrounds to discuss all aspects of trace elements in relation to food, with special emphasis on biological effects of elements. Topics of particular interest include: • Sources and transfer of trace elements into the food and feed • Analytical advances in trace elements in food • Trace elements in nutrition and human health • Toxicology and risk assessment • Other Special emphasis is placed on research and development efforts which have taken place in the last few years as well as on emerging issues in the area.
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Aberdeen - UK
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12 - 17 June 2011
15TH GRC ON MYCOTOXINS & PHYCOTOXINS
The 15th Gordon Research Conference on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins offers a unique international forum for academic, governmental and industrial scientists to exchange ideas, identify new research opportunities and initiate cross-disciplinary collaborations. Contemporary themes will be explored to facilitate the discussion of the “what, how, who, when, and why” of natural toxin events. Themes will include: 1) novel toxins and toxicities, 2) molecular mechanisms of toxicity and detoxification, 3) public health effects/disease epidemiology, 4) societal and economic impacts, 5) genetic and environmental control of toxigenesis, 6) physiological and ecological roles of toxins, 7) detection and predictive modeling and 8) risk assessment and abatement.
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Waterville - Maine - USA
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09 - 10 June 2011
MYCORED WORKSHOP "REDUCTION OF MYCOTOXINS IN PRODUCTION CHAINS OF EC AND RUSSIA: MODERN INVESTIGATIONS AND PRACTICAL FEATURES"
Specialists on agro-food production, analytical techniques and safety monitoring of food and feedstuffs and all interested persons are cordially invited to take part in the Workshop. The Workshop will be focused on comparison of access used by specialists of RF and EU for reduction of contamination by mycotoxins of agro-food production and developing proposals on development of international cooperation in this direction. Modern concepts about interaction of pathogenic fungi and agricultural plants, contamination by mycotoxins of feed and foodstuffs, physiologic and climatic factors, influencing on formation of mycotoxins, methods of mycotoxins detection, new solutions for reducing mycotoxin-related risks will be discussed in the Workshop.
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Moscow - Russia
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06 - 10 June 2011
WORLD AQUACULTURE 2011
Natal will be the perfect place for the world aquaculture community to assemble to consider “Aquaculture for a Changing World". The program will explore the many aspects of this topic as well as addressing technical and practical changes in aquaculture. A CONffIDENCE open day will be organized including four lectures and a poster session aimed at stakeholders from the fish and fish feed sector.
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Natal - Brazil
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31 May - 01 June 2011
BIOTOXIN AND CHEMICAL RESIDUES IN FOOD NETWORKS ANNUAL CONFERENCE: CLIMATE CHANGE & AQUACULTURE
The Biotoxin and Chemical Residues in food safefood networks will hold a joint one day conference themed around ‘climate change and aquaculture at the Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast. Although public interest and demand continues to swing towards organic, local and sustainable produce, the rapid expansion of the world’s population and the subsequent depletion of resources will have an impact upon aquaculture, as progressively more intensive practices are used. Aside from this, climate change will result in the appearance of new pests and diseases along with changes in meteorological conditions which could subsequently impact aquaculture practices. This conference will bring together researchers, industry and regulators from the aquaculture sector across the Island of Ireland to discuss key topics of interest and concern relating to the impact of climate change upon aquaculture and it’s produce. For example the illegal use of antibiotics and other compounds designed to increase production or value, exposure to organic pollutants, as well as the ever increasing problems associated with marine and fresh water toxins. The purpose of the conference will be to provide networking opportunities for all stakeholders in this important industry on the Island of Ireland. A technical workshop for the detection of biotoxins and chemical residues in food will be held at Queens University, Belfast on 1st June 2011. This workshop will cover a range of techniques including immunological methods, spectroscopic techniques and ‘omics’. The workshop will include theoretical and practical sessions, along with examples of relevant applications for the aquaculture industry.
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Belfast - Ireland
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24 May 2011
4TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM MYCOTOXINS: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES
The challenges in mycotoxin research are enormous due to the frequency, the complexity and variability in occurrence. New developments in mycotoxin analysis focus on faster, environmentally friendly, cost-effective and fit-for-purpose methods in food, feed, biological tissue and body fluids. A trend towards multi-mycotoxin analysis has been noticed. The symposium will bring knowledge of several disciplines together to find solutions for the problems connected with mycotoxins contamination. The complex character of mycotoxin related problems make a multidisciplinary approach necessary.
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Ghent - Belgium
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18 - 20 May 2011
FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ORGANIC FOOD QUALITY AND HEALTH RESEARCH
The Conference will focus on the State of the Art in Research on Organic Food Quality and Health in the following areas: �* Quality and safety of organic plant and animal products �* Impact of processing on organic quality and safety national and international agencies, control bodies and industries to attend the First International Conference on Organic Food Quality and * Standardization of novel methods �* Organic food authenticity �* Impact of organic food on animals �* Impact of organic food on humans �* Health concepts
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Prague - Czech Republic
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18 May 2011
CONTAMINANTS AND RESIDUES IN FEED AND FOOD OF ANIMAL ORIGIN
Highlights * European Community policy on contaminants in feed and foodstuffs * New analytical developments in veterinary drugs * Unavoidable carry-over of coccidiostats into non target feed and resulting residues in food * Experience with dioxins * Fusarium toxins in feed and food * Update on marine biotoxins * Experience with perfluorinated compounds * Heavy metals in feed * Update on PBDEs in food * Progress on the review of existing EU Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs)
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Koln - Germany
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10 - 11 May 2011
EUROFINS INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR 2011
For the 1st time, the programme will offer 2 main themes, Biotech developments and Food Safety Solutions, developed side-by-side, each with a plenary session to gather information on the latest regulation, issues and analytical developments, and with a breakout session to discuss more specific aspects. The Biotech development theme will focus on latest advances in GM crops, with a session looking back over the last five years as regards unauthorised GM, an opportunity to hear from the major stakeholders on experience gained and problems encountered. The Food Safety Solutions theme will highlight the latest food safety issues facing the food industry and will include a workshop on how to set up a comprehensive food safety monitoring programme.
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Brussels - Belgium
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08 - 11 May 2011
LATIN AMERICAN PESTICIDE RESIDUE WORKSHOP (LAPRW 2011)
The 3rd LAPRW will be held in Montevideo, Uruguay from the 8th to the 11th may 2011. The objective of the workshop is to exchange information, experiences and strategies bringing together academia, industry and government. It is an unique opportunity to share in the same event lectures from top scientists in the field and to hear the opinion of the regulating offices from Latin America, USA and Europe in a key issue not only from an academic point , but also decisive for public health and global world trade of commodities.
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Montevideo - Uruguay
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03 - 05 May 2011
VICTAM FIAAP GRAPAS INTERNATIONAL 2011
Victam 2011, the world’s largest & premier event for the production & processing of animal feed, dry petfood & aquafeed and also biomass technology; FIAAP 2011, the world’s only dedicated event for the supply, use & formulation of ingredients & additives used within animal feed, dry petfood & aquafeed; and GRAPAS 2011, a new exhibition & conference for flour milling, grain processing, pasta processing, breakfast cereals & extruded snack production will be supported by a series of technical conferences and workshops: - Petfood Forum Europe 2011 - Aquafeed Horizons 2011 - The Biomass Conference - The IFF Feed Processing Conference - Feed safety assurance in a globalizing industry - The FIAAP 2011 Conference - The GRAPAS 2011 Conference
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Cologne - Germany
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07 - 08 Apr 2011
FEED QUALITY AND SAFETY WORKSHOP
7 th, April 2011 morning session. The feed supply chain: accuracy and new ingredients In the afternoon session we will visit CAPSA: Feed supply industry and Milk & Dairy Products Supplier 8 th, April 2011, morning session, Screening feed along the livestock production chain Each session will have invited speakers and a number of presentations from COST Action participants and external participants. The deadline for submission abstracts for presentations is 28th February, 2011. Authors of presentations will be informed about acceptance of their abstract not later than 15th March.
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Gijon, Asturias - Spain
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04 - 06 Apr 2011
MYCORED AFRICA 2011 CONFERENCE
The increasing importance of fungal toxins (mycotoxins) in food safety issues around the world has led the European Commission to fund our international consortium MycoRed of role players and researchers to address fundamental and practical aspects of mycotoxin reduction in the food and feed chains. As part of this initiative, the MycoRed Africa 2011 Conference from 4 to 6 April 2011 will bring together a range of international experts to discuss mycotoxicological issues in general and mycotoxin reduction measures in particular. Participation of delegates from the African continent will be encouraged and actively promoted.
Information supplied by Antonio F. Logrieco & Nunzia Cito (Coordinator & Project Manager)
Cape Town - South Africa
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21 - 24 Mar 2011
FOOD INTEGRITY AND TRACEABILITY CONFERENCE
The ability to protect the integrity of the food supply chain is a massive challenge but one which is of the utmost importance to protect the consumer. This encompasses the threats posed by microbiological and chemical contamination of the supply chain, along with guaranteeing the authenticity of food products to combat fraudulent practices and control adulteration for economic, food safety and cultural reasons. The conference to be held in Belfast will concentrate on three key themes: • Reviewing recent progress in delivering safe and authentic food to the consumer • Identifying the greatest current and emerging threats to the integrity of the agri-food supply • Delivering new analytical means of verifying the integrity of the agri-food supply chain.
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Belfast - UK
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24 - 26 Jan 2011
RAPID METHODS EUROPE 2011
Rapid Methods Europe is a series of events dedicated to the latest developments in microbial and chemical analysis for food and feed safety and quality. Rapid Methods Europe 2011 presents new and cutting-edge technologies focusing on multitarget screening, lower detection limits, wider range of matrices and shorter time, with an eye toward coming trends such as looking for unknown compounds and moving tests out of the laboratory.
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Noordwijkerhout - Netherland
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06 - 10 Dec 2010
CAPACITY BUILDING IN MYCOTOXIN-SAFE FOOD TRADE
This training course is addressed to food inspectors with food safety knowledge/expertise, able to guides/do inspections, English speaking and with interest beyond laboratory environment. The course will be focused on education, awareness, leading to improved surveillance and regulation, building a network, by an interactive programme with discussion groups.
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Penang - Malaysia
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01 - 04 Dec 2010
GLOBAL MYCOTOXIN REDUCTION STRATEGIES: RESEARCH ADVANCES IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RIM
We're pleased to announce the international conference “Global Mycotoxin Reduction Strategies: Research Advances in Asia and the Pacific Rim” that will be held in Penang, Malaysia from 1 to 4 December 2010. This joint conference is organised by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and co-organised by International Society for Mycotoxicology (ISM), MycoRed FP7 european project and CIMMYT (Mexico). This appointment will be very important and strategic for all the Asian and Pacific Rim community, as it will involve experts and international scientists to present the latest knowledge and researches developed in the field of toxins and mycotoxins at global level, with focus on particular chains more affected in this area. It also will represent an opportunity for the dissemination of information and networking pertaining to global scientific and policy issues.
Information supplied by Antonio F. Logrieco & Nunzia Cito (MycoRed coordinator & Project manager)
Penang - Malaysia
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22 - 23 Nov 2010
7TH INTERNATIONAL FRESENIUS “CONTAMINANTS AND RESIDUES IN FOOD” CONFERENCE
The conference will focus on the following central themes: - Update from the Commission’s perspective - Latest furan and acrylamide developments - Progress with regard to MCPD and glycidyl ester in food - Update on melamine in food - Latest perfluorinated tenside (PFT) developments - Lead, cadmium and arsenic in food - Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in milk, honey and feed - Latest news on the EU’s Maximum Residue Limit Regulation for veterinary drug residues - Progress in determining drug residues
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Cologne - Germany
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15 - 19 Nov 2010
INTERNATIONALE COURSE ON ADVANCED FOOD ANALYSIS
The Graduate School VLAG and the FP7 EU project CONffIDENCE are pleased to announce an international one-week course on Advanced Food Analysis at Wageningen University, The Netherlands. This course is dedicated to PhD students in the areas of food chemistry, food safety and food quality and to R&D professionals from food industry, research and quality institutes. The course program is currently being developed and will comprise presentations by international experts in the field, an excursion and social events. The course will start with a half day “back-to-basics” in order to refresh the basics of analytics.
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Wageningen - The Netherlands
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10 - 12 Nov 2010
2010 EFFOST ANNUAL MEETING: FOOD AND HEALTH
Join leaders from industry and academia to review the latest developments in research and practice in food science and technology. Attendance at this meeting will enable to you to: - Learn from leading specialists about new developments in food science and technology with a focus on health and safety - Share best practice in the field of food health and safety - Interact and network with interdisciplinary colleagues from industry and academia to exchange ideas and experiences
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Dublin - Ireland
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08 - 10 Nov 2010
WORLD MYCOTOXIN FORUM 2010
The World Mycotoxin Forum is the leading international meeting series on mycotoxins where food and feed industry representatives meet with people from universities and governments from around the world. The main objectives of The World Mycotoxin Forum are: • to provide a unique platform for the food and feed industry, regulatory authorities and science; • to exchange information and experiences on the various aspects of mycotoxins; • to review current knowledge related to mycotoxins in food and feed; and • to discuss strategies for prevention and control of mycotoxin contamination ensuring the safety of food and feed supply. The sixth conference of The World Mycotoxin Forum will be held 8-10 November 2010, the Netherlands. Besides discussing the latest developments to combat the mycotoxin problem, the conference will include the topics plant toxins and marine biotoxins (phycotoxins). The conference will have a special focus on ‘Climate change & Food security’. The World Mycotoxin Forum is also proud to announce that its sixth conference will host a scientific session organised by ILSI Europe.
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Noordwijkerhout - the Netherlands
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25 - 27 Oct 2010
MYCORED INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP: MYCOTOXICOLOGICAL RISKS IN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES: ECONOMIC IMPACT, PREVENTION, MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
The workshop will be focused on the cooperation among Mediterranean Countries, with an overview on the current situation on the occurrence of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi in Mediterranean Bacin. Prevention and control of mycotoxins in Mediterranean food and feed chain, as well as Mycotoxins of Public and Animal Health Significance in the Mediterranean will be other relevant themes to be discussed.
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Cairo - Egypt
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04 - 08 Oct 2010
DETECTION TECHNIQUES FOR MYCOTOXIN AND TOXIGENIC FUNGI IN THE FOOD CHAIN
The one-week workshop-training course aims to demonstrate and teach traditional methods and new molecular, chemical and immunological systems for rapid, robust and user friendly identification of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi in the food chain. Much of the course will be spent on practical training in the laboratory. The goal of the course is to demonstrate and teach traditional methods and new molecular, chemical and immunological systems for rapid, robust and user friendly identification of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi in the food chain. Much of gthe course will be spent on practical training in the laboratory.
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Bari - Italy
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26 - 29 Sept 2010
124TH AOAC ANNUAL MEETING
AOAC’s Annual Meeting offers 27 scientific sessions, 11 poster sessions, and training courses to meet a variety of analytical needs. No where else can you find access to this level of tested and reliable knowledge. AOAC brings you science-based research from the top scientists in the world; technical information about changes and advances in methodology; and access to techniques, applications and method development studies.
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Orlando - Floride, USA
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12 - 16 Sept 2010
28TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CHROMATOGRAPHY
he Scientific Committee of ISC2010 cordially invites all those working in the fields of separation sciences to participate in the 28th International Symposium on Chromatography. ISC 2010 will cover all methods of chromatography in their various forms, along with complementary techniques like multidimensional chromatography, coupling to mass spectrometry or NMR, automation and miniaturization.
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Valencia - Spain
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08 - 10 Sept 2010
BERLINFOOD2010: EUROPEAN PHD CONFERENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
In 2010 the first PhD conference arranged by the Training & Career Development Network (TCD) of the FP6 project NovelQ in cooperation with TUB will take place. The objective of the conference is to provide an opportunity for PhD students and Young Researchers (e.g. postdocs) to meet and to discuss EU research topics in the fields related to food science and technology, food health and nutrition, as well as biotechnological applications in food production. This conference is also the place where science meets industry, which gives an opportunity for close contact and networking for delegates with related industries working in various fields of food science.
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Berlin - Germany
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23 - 27 Aug 2010
DEDICATED ARRAY TUBE COURSE: A TRANSCRIPTOMICS TECHNIQUE TO DETECT TRICHOTHECENES TYPE A MYCOTOXINS IN FOOD SAMPLES
This course is meant for all scientist interested in food safety and the development of effect based assays to determine the presence of toxins and contaminants. The general idea is to demonstrate the added value for these kind of assays, especially for the detection of unknown and new risks. While analytical methods are highly needed in parallel for the confirmation of suspect outcomes.
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Wageningen - The Netherlands
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20 - 24 June 2010
EUROPEAN PESTICIDE RESIDUE WORKSHOP 2010
The European Pesticide Residue Workshop (EPRW) is the first European meeting for the presentation and discussion of the latest concepts and developments in the field of pesticide residues in food and drink. The first workshop of this kind was held in The Netherlands in 1996. Ever since it has been arranged every second year. The objective of the workshop is to exchange information and experience and bring together analytical chemists, quality managers, pesticide regulators and other scientists. The scientific programme will include plenary lectures, oral and poster presentations, as well as discussion session.
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Strasbourg - France
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16 - 18 June 2010
11TH ANNUAL FERA/JIFSAN SYMPOSIUM: DETECTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR INTENTIONALLY ADDED ADULTERANTS/CONTAMINANTS
This year's symposium will focus on Detection Technologies for Intentionally Added Adulterants/Contaminants. Adulteration of food products was highlighted recently by the incident in China where melamine was intentionally added to milk in order to give a false indication of high protein content and thereby increase the value of the product. Similar adulteration has occurred in the past, for example when in the 1980s diethylene glycol, a substance related to chemicals used in antifreeze, was added to wines in order to give a false indication of quality measured as residual sugars. Human health consequences and food quality measures relating to such economic adulteration are a growing concern for food producers, manufacturers and regulatory agencies. There are also consequences for damage to brand integrity and economic fraud is a serious crime. This meeting will explore the whole topic with a focus on the development of analytical testing methods that can be applied to confirm product authenticity and safety. Sessions will include case studies, development tools and "lessons learned".
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York - UK
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14 - 15 June 2010
2ND INTERNATIONAL FEEDFORHEALTH CONFERENCE
The conference will address international challenges and perspectives: - Impact of new feedstuffs and additives on animal health and product quality; - Feed components improving animal health; - Feeding animals to produce functional foods for humans; - The control and reduction of feed contaminants and carryover from feed to food; - Better methods for identification and monitoring of contaminants; - The impact of changes in feed formulations and diversification of the sources for feeds; - Consumers perception of live stock production, animal health and welfare and of the quality and safety of the resulting food products. Special emphasis will be given in the Conference to foods that improve the health of elderly consumers and on foods of marine origin: - How can we design food improving the health of elderly? - How can this food prevent cognitive decline, possible dementia, osteoporoses and improve the vitamin D status and body mass? - What is the possible role of long chain n-3 fatty acids and other nutrients in this area of animal/marine derived foods? Keynote speakers for each session will include leading international representatives from industry, science and regulatory authorities. Each session will contain 5-10 presentations to be given by participants in the COST Action as well external participants.
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Tromsoe - Norway
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14 - 19 June 2010
EU-CHINA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEEK: WORLD EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI CHINA
The EU-China Science and Technology Week, organized as part of the European Union Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, will bring together over 500 leading scientists, journalists and representatives of industry, academia and government from the European Union and China, to share knowledge, experience and aspirations.
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Shanghai - China
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08 - 10 June 2010
2ND INTERNATIONAL MONIQA CONFERENCE: EMERGING AND PERSISTING FOOD HAZARDS: ANALYTICAL CHALLENGES AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT
The conference will set out the state of the art on managing emerging and persisting food scares and the related analytical challenges and socio-economic impact that are connected with this issue. In particular we will provide an in-depth look at the following thematic areas: • Food Safety Standards • Mycotoxins/Phycotoxins • Food Allergens • Food Authenticity and Traceability • Chemical Contaminants • Microbiological Contaminants • Food Additives and Processing Toxicants • Emerging Food Hazards • Novel Analytical Technologies The conference will also feature results from the related projects BioCop (www.biocop.org) and Conffidence (www.conffidence.eu). This event should not be missed by food quality and safety scientists and trainers, food safety managers from industry, academia and regulatory bodies as well as representatives from food manufacturers, retailers, providers of rapid and high throughput analytical methods and instruments. Food quality and HACCP practitioners, standardisation and validation organisations and representatives of consumer and trade organisations will also benefit from this event.
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Krakow - Poland
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06 - 09 June 2010
5TH NORDIC CONFERENCE ON PLASMA SPECTROCHEMISTRY
The Analytical Section of the Norwegian Chemical Society invites scientists and users of science to this Fifth Nordic Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry. The aim of the conference is to provide a forum to encourage the exchange of ideas and knowledge about recent developments and state-of-the-art knowledge in main areas of analytical plasma spectrochemistry (ICP-OES, ICPMS and related techniques). This is a fine opportunity to share and discuss recent experiences and to be scientifically updated through a number of short courses given by international leading specialists in typical Norwegian informal surroundings.
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Loen - Norway
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01 - 04 June 2010
SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON HORMONE AND VETERINARY DRUG RESIDUE ANALYSIS
This symposium will consist of plenary lectures, presented by invited speakers outstanding in the domain, of contributed papers (20 min. communications or posters ), and of a technical exhibition of scientific instruments and related products.
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Ghent - Belgium
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23 - 27 May 2010
20TH SETAC EUROPE ANNUAL MEETING
The SETAC Europe Annual Meeting is Europe's biggest meeting on environmental toxicology and chemistry with more than 1500 presentations in parallel platform sessions and poster sessions, participants and scientific speakers from academia, business and government and a blend of scientists and practioners, researchers and regulators all in attendance.
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Seville - Spain
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26 - 27 Apr 2010
TRAINING - APPLICATION OF AMBIENT MASS SPECTROMETRY FOR THE ANALYSIS OF CONTAMINANTS/RESIDUES IN FOOD
This training course co-organised by CONffIDENCE and BIOCOP projects, will provide participants with knowledge in the application of ambient mass spectrometry for the rapid analysis of food contaminants (e.g. pesticide residues, mycotoxins). The benefits and limitations of a number of different ambient mass spectrometry techniques will be discussed, including Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) and the Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP). The training will focus on the theory and practical application of (a) DART coupled to a high resolution mass spectrometer (time of flight, TOFMS or orbitrap MS), and (b) Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) coupled to a quadrupole/TOFMS. DART and ASAP are representatives of new types of ion source working under ambient conditions. As ambient mass spectrometry techniques often require no or minimal sample preparation the overall analysis times can be reduced to a few minutes. Furthermore, use of the high�resolution MS for accurate mass measurement provides information of elemental composition and hence the identification of target analytes and possible identification of unknown contaminants.
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Prague - Czech Republic
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21 - 22 Apr 2010
EUROFINS INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR FOOD SAFETY SOLUTIONS
We are pleased to announce that the next session of the Eurofins International Seminar will take place on April 21-22, 2010 in Paris. This annual event focusing for the first time on Food Safety Solutions, will be a meeting point for professionals involved in all areas of the agro-food chain. Four sessions are planned: SESSION 1: Setting Standards for Food Safety SESSION 2: Food Safety Systems - An approach to risk management SESSION 3: Existing and emerging contaminants - food safety solutions SESSION 4: Innovation in the food industry - consumer health or safety
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Paris - France
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23 - 24 Mar 2010
MYCORED WORKSHOP
The workshop for Variety registration in cereals for Fusarium resistancein EU is organized by the Cereal Research Company (CRC) in cooperation with the Hungarian Variety Office under the MycoRed project. Presentations will be focused on existing practice in countries of EU and elsewhere in the first session, on analysis of existing inoculation methods and their relation with natural inoculation severity in the second session, and on investigation of the possibility to introduce this trait on EU level together with further research needs and tasks in the third session.
Information supplied by Nunzia Cito (MycoRed project manager)
Sgezed - Hungary
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17 - 18 Mar 2010
CONFFIDENCE: 2ND ANNUAL MEETING
The CONffIDENCE second annual meeting will be on 17-18th of March 2010 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The participation to this meeting is only restricted for members of the consortium, advisory board and EU officers.
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Copenhagen - Denmark

01 - 05 Mar 2010
TRAINING IN INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY AND CHEMOMETRICS
For the 4th consecutive year, the CRA-W organises a complete training on infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics with the following contents: - Overview of the theoretical/practical part of the spectroscopic methods most commonly used. - Introduction to Chemometrics. - Practical sessions. - Answer all the questions one can find when working with spectroscopy and chemometrics.
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Gembloux - Belgium
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22 - 23 Feb 2010
DG SANCO – JRC WORKSHOP ON PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS IN FOOD AND FEED
DG SANCO and the IRMM will host a workshop on pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) in food and feed. The workshop will take place on the 22.02.2010 in the Albert Borschette Conference Centre (CCAB) 36, rue Froissant, Brussels, Belgium. Following the workshop, the JRC will host a scientific colloquium on analytical methods that will be held on the 23.02.2010 at the IRMM in Geel. This colloquium invites scientists that are interested in the discussion on possible methods for standardization to support prospective legislation on PAs in food and feed. If you are interested in participation, please make use of the registration form attached
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Brussels - Belgium
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27 Jan 2010
OPEN DAY CONFFIDENCE
The CONffIDENCE project (funded by the European Commission under Grant Agreement number 211326) aims to further improve food safety in Europe by the development of fast and cost-efficient methods for the detection of a wide range of chemical contaminants in different food and feed commodities (see the project’s website: www.conffidence.eu). Since the start of this project on May 1, 2008, much effort has been put into the development of rapid methods for food and feed safety. The project team would like to share its results so far with all interested stakeholders. For this, an open day will be organized on Wednesday January 27, 2010, from 13:30 – 16:00, directly following the Rapid Methods Europe 2010 Conference
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
Noordwijkerhout, - The Netherlands
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25 - 27 Jan 2010
RAPID METHODS EUROPE 2010
Rapid Methods Europe is a series of events dedicated to the latest developments in analytical methods and instrumentation for food and feed safety and quality. During the years it has strengthened its position as an important meeting point for science and industry. Rapid Methods Europe presents new and cutting-edge technologies, the two main topics being microbiology and contaminants detection. The three-day programme of Rapid Methods Europe 2010 consists of lectures in plenary meetings and parallel sessions, workshops and demonstrations, an instrument and manufacturers exhibition, and a matchmaking event providing the opportunity to meet companies and research institutes throughout Europe to identify possibilities for international R&D co-operation. We proudly announce that Rapid Methods Europe 2010 will host the CONffIDENCE Open Day. Participants in the CONffIDENCE project are granted a special registration fee for Rapid Methods Europe 2010.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web correspondent)
Noordwijk - The Netherlands
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30 Nov - 04 Dec 2009
VI LATINAMERICAN CONGRESS OF MYCOTOXINS
We have the pleasure to invite you to the VI Latinamerican Congress of Mycotoxins, organized by the Latinamerican Society of Mycotoxicology, together with the II International Symposium on Fungal and Algal Toxins in Industry, organized by the National Autonomous University of Mexico with an International Committee of several countries worldwide. These two international events will be done simultaneously in Merida, Yucatan, the Maya land of Mexico, from November 30th. to December 4th, 2009. The world best known mycotoxicologists and phycotoxicologists will present you their last discoveries. Moreover a technological exhibition of industries related to mycotoxins and phycotoxins, will be done.
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Merida-Yucatan - Mexico
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23 - 24 Nov 2009
NEW TRENDS IN FOOD ANALYSIS FROM LC MS TECHNOLOGIES TO UPLC
AOAC Europe and ASFILAB are proud to present you with the most advanced findings in Food Analysis, and have invited key speakers in the field. Amongst the areas covered by the 2009 Workshop, some key topics have been selected : vitamins, drug residues, allergens, mycotoxins, and Pesticides. The workshop is aimed at laboratory managers as well as researchers using LC techniques to provide an update on recent developments as well as forming a discussion platform between scientists from contract, academic and public laboratories.
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Paris - France
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19 - 20 Nov 2009
ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON EUROPEAN FOOD LAW 2009
The conference will enable experts and practitioners from the industry, private practice, the European Commission and EFSA to discuss the latest developments in European food law, with a focus on chemical safety: • Chemicals contained in food products • Pesticides and food law • Chemicals in contact with food products • Responsibilities and remedies in incidents involving a chemical substance The conference will give participants an overview of several legislative proposals concerning food enzymes, food flavouring and food additives, residues of pesticides or contaminants and other undesirable substances in food, and will offer an analysis of Regulation 282/2008 on recycled plastic materials and articles. The proposed new Regulation COM(2006)388 on pesticides and the placing of plant protection products on the market – expected to be adopted in 2009 – will also be presented. The conference will highlight issues related to the use of nano particles in food. The conference will also highlight the link between food chemical safety and other legislation such as REACH.
Information supplied by Philippe Vermeulen (CRA-W web-correspondent)
Brussels - Belgium
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16 - 20 Nov 2009
PH.D. COURSE 'PHYSICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF FISH AS FOOD"
Research in seafood often requires measurement of the different constituents of the fish. In this context the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) announces a Ph.D. course in ‘Physical and biochemical methods for analysis of fish as food’.
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Lyngby - Denmark
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04 - 06 Nov 2009
4TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON RECENT ADVANCES IN FOOD ANALYSIS (RAFA 2009).
On behalf of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague (ICT Prague, Czech Republic), RIKILT – Institute of Food Safety (Wageningen, the Netherlands) and International Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry (IAEAC, Allschwil, Switzerland), we would like to invite all food researchers and representatives of universities, research institutes, national and international agencies, control bodies, governmental and commercial laboratories, industry and other food business related companies to attend the 4th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis (RAFA 2009). In line with previous events, the RAFA 2009 will focus on RECENT ADVANCED ANALYTICAL & BIOANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND EMERGING FOOD-RELATED APPLICATIONS in following areas: Residues and contaminants, Authenticity, traceability, fraud, Flavours and odours, Processing and packaging contaminants, Mycotoxins, marine and plant toxins, Allergens, Genetically modified organisms (GMO´s), Nanoparticles, Novel foods, nutritional supplements, organic food.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
Prague - Czech Republic
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06 - 07 Oct 2009
3RD INTERNATIONAL FEED SAFETY CONFERENCE - METHODS AND CHALLENGES
The 3rd International FEED SAFETY Conference which will be organised by RIKILT – Institute of Food Safety in Wageningen,The Netherlands in October 2009. Further information will follow soon. Contact: Piet Stouten ([email protected])
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Wageningen - The Netherlands
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20 - 24 Sept 2009
ISPAC 22 - 22ND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
The next ISPAC conference will be held in Charleston, SC, USA, from September 20-24, 2009. The preliminary Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds topics will be: - Analytical Methods - Occurrence and Sources - Human Exposure - Metabolite Studies - Marine Life - Food - Standards - Reference Materials - Synthesis and Formation - Fuels - Carbon Nanomaterials - Atmospheric Fate and Reactivity
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Charleston - South Carolina - USA
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15 - 18 Sept 2009
3RD JOINT TRANS-ATLANTIC FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (TAFT 2009)
This conference will cover the following topics: Sustainable aquaculture for tailor made seafood, Global supplies – new safety challenges, Retaining nutritional value through the processing chain to the consumer’s plate, Seafood and health – benefits and perceived risks, Robotics and application of new technology in the seafood processing industry, More efficient utilization of aquatic raw material.
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Copenhagen - Denmark
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13 - 16 Sept 2009
123RD AOAC ANNUAL MEETING
The 2009 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting will bring together prominent senior-level analytical chemists and microbiologists to present research and share ideas with common scientific interests in the areas of biodefense, agricultural, food, drug, and environmental sciences.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - USA
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13 - 16 Sept 2009
46TH CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETIES OF TOXICOLOGY
The German Toxicology Society (GT) it is a great pleasure to invite you to the 46th Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology from September 13th to 16th, 2009 in Dresden, Germany. Your participation at the congress implies attending the biggest European toxicology event which is focussed on expertise, qualification, innovation and education. You will get in touch with experts, potential business partners and clients as well as the offspring. The EUROTOX Scientific Programme Committee has prepared an attractive scientific programme which covers all important and relevant topics in the field of toxicology. Therefore, we need and appreciate the support of all member societies and speciality sections of EUROTOX.
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Dresden - Germany
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09 - 11 Sept 2009
WORLDWIDE MYCOTOXIN REDUCTION IN FOOD AND FEED CHAINS
The aim of this conference is to facilitate discussion and collaboration between scientists, opinion leaders, decision-makers and industry in the specific research area of mycotoxin reduction in the food and feed chains.
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Tulln/Vienna - Austria
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26 Aug - 03 Sept 2009
ADVANCED STUDY COURSE VII: OPTICAL CHEMICAL SENSORS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND FOOD SAFETY
ASCOS (Advanced Study Course on Optical Chemical Sensors) is an ECTS accredited European initiative to establish an education, discussion and contact platform for young researchers working in the strongly growing field of optical chemical sensors, besides the traditional conferences.
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Madrid - Spain
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23 - 28 Aug 2009
29TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON HALOGENATED PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS (DIOXIN 2009)
The forthcoming 29th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (Dioxin 2009) will be held on August 23-28, 2009 in Beijing, China. Dioxin 2009 will offer an international interdisciplinary forum for the communication of the latest scientific advances in the study, analysis, and solution of environmental problems concerned with dioxins and other persistent organic pollutants. In addition to a comprehensive scientific program in several parallel sessions, there will also be a full social program.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
Beijing - China
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19 - 22 Jul 2009
46TH ANNUAL FLORIDA PESTICIDE RESIDUE WORKSHOP
The theme of this workshop is " Trends in Analytical Methods for Chemical Contaminants in Food and the Environment" The main topics will be: - Analytical methods and innovative technologies for pesticides, antibiotics and other chemical contaminants in food, environmental and other complex matrices - QuEChERS Applications - Mass Spec Instrumental Methods - Analytical Techniques and Problem Solving - Emerging Food Safety Issues - Analysis of Chemical Terrorism Agents - FIFRA use/misuse samples - State / Federal programs and priorities - Regulatory issues
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
TradeWinds Island Grand, St. Pete Beach - Florida - USA
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21 - 26 June 2009
GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE ON MYCOTOXINS AND PHYCOTOXINS
The Gordon Research Conference on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins offers an international forum for the presentation of leading-edge research on fungal, algal, and cyanobacterial toxins and the organisms that produce them. This multidisciplinary gathering will encompass the biology, ecology, genetics, chemistry and the public health and economic impacts of these natural hazards. In 2009, the conference will convene at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, New Hampshire, June 21-26. The goals of the conference are to assemble a critical mass of leading-edge scientists and students, and to create an atmosphere for creative thinking to advance knowledge of the complex problems presented by these naturally occurring organisms and toxins. Considerable effort is made to provide opportunities for participants, outstanding scientists and aspiring students alike, to interact in relaxed surroundings that promote the free exchange of ideas on topics vital to the future of research on the societal and environmental impacts of mycotoxins and phycotoxins. The 2009 conference will have a particular emphasis on the influence of climate change on the biogeography of toxic algae, cyanobacteria and fungi; the genomics and proteomics of toxin production; the prediction and detection of hazardous events; and the public health and economic impacts of these natural hazards. The conference is unique in that it brings together a diverse multidisciplinary group of research scientists and students who are all ultimately focused on solving similar problems -- ensuring the health of the environment and the safety and security of the food supply.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
New London - USA
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16 - 17 June 2009
FOOD PROTEIN WORKSHOP
Proteins are a nutritious and economically valuable component of food ingredients – which can provide incentive for adulteration. This happened most recently when many children were sickened or died from milk products adulterated with melamine to increase their apparent protein content. Currently used tests did not detect this, and new methods are called for to help prevent another such tragedy. Hear the latest thinking on how to detect falsified protein levels. Join leading domestic and international scientists from the food industry, academia, governments, and trade associations to explore which tools work best to measure food protein. Discuss emerging ways to protect consumers from intentionally contaminated food ingredients, to safeguard your food supply chain, and to protect your brand.
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Rockville - Maryland - US
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14 - 17 June 2009
12TH EUCHEMS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHEMISTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The programme for the conference is aimed to give broad coverage of science related to chemicals and the environment. The topics will be addressed in a set of separate sessions covering specific chemical issues with an interdisciplinary approach. The program includes analytical methodology, atmospheric chemistry, sustainable chemistry, inorganic and organic environmental chemistry, chemical environmental toxicology, in-silico tools in chemical risk assessment, chemistry in art and monument conservation.
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Stockholm - Sweden
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14 - 17 June 2009
9TH WORKSHOP ON (BIO)SENSORS AND BIOANALYTICAL MICROTECHNIQUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLINICAL ANALYSIS
Several areas are of special interest to the conference. Furthermore, we are still open to new initiatives by interested parties 1. Bioanalytical sensors 2. In situ monitoring of surface waters, groundwaters, soils and sediments 3. New developments of micro- and nano- technology for environmental monitoring 4. Optical sensors 5. Enzyme based biosensors 6. Whole cell biosensors 7. DNA based sensors / gene expression patterns in environmental analysis 8. Clinical applications of biosensors 9. Biochips, microarrays 10. Other
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
Montréal - Canada
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14 - 19 June 2009
7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH SAFETY
The conference programme covers epidemiology, risk assessment, toxin monitoring, analytical methods for use in microbiology, physico-chemistry and biochemistry, consumer health protection, farming area management, post-harvest treatment, and macro-economic analysis of the repercussions of shellfishfarming crises. Round-tables will be organised to discuss “hot topics”.
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Nantes - France
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08 - 11 June 2009
FAO/IAEA SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENT OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
The on-going ‘Livestock Revolution’, a demand-driven increase in livestock production, especially in developing countries, presents both opportunities and risks. The shift in the human diet from plant-based protein sources to animal-based protein sources, consumer demand for safe and quality animal products, and expanding markets for livestock products have raised several challenges such as; cost-effective production of safe and quality animal products, control of emerging and zoonotic diseases, and efficient management of impact of livestock on the environment. However, these changes have also provided many opportunities to benefit the local economy and producers, and reduce poverty. New challenges and opportunities demand innovative ideas and approaches, and mechanisms to take this knowledge to potential users. Many of the approaches will be multidisciplinary in nature and require collaboration with specialists in areas other than animal scientists. Livestock production in developing countries is constrained by low genetic potential of animals, poor nutrition, poor husbandry and infectious diseases. Nuclear techniques, when applied in conjunction with conventional methods, can identify critical points in these areas that can be targeted for cost-effective improvements and interventions. Thus the challenge is to use such technologies to enhance food security and alleviate poverty by supporting sustainable livestock production systems in developing countries through strategic and applied research, technology transfer and capacity building. The main topics to be addressed at the symposium will be: - Interactions among nutrition, reproduction and genotype - Livestock-environment interaction / productivity/ climate ( water/ land/ plants/ heat/ altitude) - Detection and control of transboundary animal diseases, including zoonoses - Animal product safety and food quality.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
Vienna - Austria
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08 - 11 June 2009
2ND LATIN AMERICAN PESTICIDE RESIDUE WORKSHOP
The Latin American Pesticide Residue Workshop (LAPRW) is an open forum for discussion about present concepts and developments in the field of pesticide residues in food and environmental samples. The first workshop has been held in Santa Maria, Brazil (2007). The relevance of the themes of this event for Latin America has lead to a bi-annual organization. The objective of the workshop is to exchange information, experiences and strategies bringing together analysts, pesticide regulators, and other scientists from food and environment control agencies, research institutes, universities, private laboratories, quality managers, regulatory bodies, the food and drink industry, the agrochemical industry and representatives of analytical equipment, manufacturers and suppliers. The National University of Litoral (UNL), the Chemical Engineering Faculty (FIQ) and the Central Laboratory (LC), hosts and organizers in cooperation with other international intitutions, invite you to participate at this important event.
Information supplied by Wim Beek (RIKILT web-correspondent)
Santa Fe - Argentina
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11 - 12 May 2009
2009 INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON ARSENIC AND HUMIC SUBSTANCES IN GROUNDWATER AND THEIR HEALTH EFFECTS
The deadline for submission of registration form and abstract is approaching for the Workshop. The topics to be covered in the upcoming Workshop will be grouped under the following headings: * Geogenic distribution of arsenic in the aquifers * Mitigation of arsenic * Accumulation of arsenic in biological systems * Complexation behavior of different metal oxides in sediments * Geomicrobiology and release mechanism of arsenic * Toxicological and carcinogenic studies in identifying the causes of Blackfoot disease and tumor formation. Thanks for your interest in 2009 International Workshop on Arsenic and Humic Substances. You may kindly submit directly by e-mail to the Workshop Convener: Prof. Jiin-Shuh Jean at [email protected]
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Cheng Kung - Taiwan
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27 - 29 Apr 2009
SAFE CONSORTIUM 2ND INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON FOOD SAFETY
The organising committee invites you to join at the SAFE consortium 2nd International Congress on Food Safety " Novel Technologies and Food Quality, Safety and Health" held on 27 – 29 April 2009 at Auditori / Palau de Congressos, Girona, Catalunya, Spain.
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Girona - Spain
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22 - 23 Apr 2009
3RD NETWORK CONFERENCE ON PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS
You are invited to participate in the 3rd Network Conference on Persistent Organic Pollutants hosted by the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 April 2009
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Birmingham - UK
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22 - 25 Apr 2009
3RD INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON FOOD AND NUTRITION
The Organizing Committee would like to invite you to the “3rd International Congress on Food and Nutrition”, which will be held between April 22 and 25, 2009 in Antalya, TURKEY. Building up on the successes of the first two events, the 2009 Congress will be aiming at highlighting the most important and emerging areas of food and nutrition sciences, as well as exploring relevant topics that will be the most interesting and useful for the future. Providing accurate and updated scientific information from the most recent Research & Development activities on the selected disciplines is also targeted.
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Antalya - Turkey
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16 - 17 Mar 2009
FEED FOR HEALTH: 1ST INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP
This 2 days workshop aims firstly, to stimulate interdisciplinary interaction between scientists working on the roles of feed and animal nutrition in improving animal health and also the quality, safety and wholesomeness of human foods of animal origin, and secondly, to examine the perception of consumers as regards the effects of feed production processes on animal health and on the quality and safety of the resulting food products. Here attached you will find a leaflet as well as a link to the registration form for the Workshop [COST Action FA0802 joint meeting WG 1, 2, 3 and 4 – 2nd Management committee] that will be held in Milan on Monday and Thursday 16-17 March 2009. The Deadline for Registration and payment is 28 of February.
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Milan - Italy
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05 - 06 Mar 2009
CONFFIDENCE: 1ST ANNUAL MEETING
The CONffIDENCE coordination team is pleased to announce that the first annual meeting will take place on March 5-6, 2009 at CSIC, Barcelona, Spain. The participation to this meeting is only restricted for members of the consortium, advisory board and EU officers.
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Barcelona - Spain

15 - 20 Feb 2009
EUROPEAN WINTER CONFERENCE ON PLASMA SPECTROCHEMISTRY
Winterplasmagraz 2009 will comprise short focussed oral presentations and poster presentations highlighting recent developments in plasma spectrochemistry and their applications. The conference format has been designed to facilitate interactive discussion of the topical issues, and active participation by younger scientists.
Information supplied by Jens J. Sloth (DTU Food web-correspondent)
Graz - Austria
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26 - 28 Jan 2009
RAPID METHODS EUROPE 2009
Rapid Methods Europe is a series of events dedicated to the latest developments in rapid methods and instrumentation for food and feed safety and quality. During the years it has strengthened its position as an important meeting point for science and industry. Rapid Methods Europe presents new and cutting-edge technologies, the two main topics being microbiology and contaminants detection.
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Noordwijkerhout - The Netherlands
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09 - 11 Dec 2008
ANALYSIS OF ESTROGENIC ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS IN FOOD: STATE-OF-THE-ART AND FUTURE TRENDS
Organised through the School for Advanced Residue Analysis in Foods (SARAF) BioCop and Cascade are pleased to invite you to their next workshop will take place on ''Analysis of estrogenic endocrine disruptors in food: state-of-the-art and future trends - From specific spectrometric approaches to emerging global transcriptomic approaches'' for representatives from all potential end-user groups on the 9th - 11th December 2008. This three day event will take place at the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Nantes (ENVN), Nantes, France and will include sessions on the following: 1) Introduction to Endocrine Disruption, 2) Classical physico-chemical methods of analysis for EDC: the spectrometric approach and 3) Emerging biological methods of analysis for EDC: the transcriptomic approach.
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Nantes - France
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17 - 18 Nov 2008
THE WORLD MYCOTOXIN FORUM - 5TH CONFERENCE
Welcome to the fifth conference of The World Mycotoxin Forum, which will be held in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, 17-18 November 2008. The fifth conference will be aimed at the latest developments to combat the mycotoxin problem.
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Noordwijk - The Netherlands
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08 - 10 Oct 2008
MONIQA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

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Rome - Italy
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