The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA®) is organizing the 17th International Halal Food Conference under the theme: Preserving the Trust – Ensuring Integrity in the Halal Food Industry. The conference will be held on April 13-15, 2015 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive N, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173.
The conference is a platform to discuss key issues within the halal food industry, in order to manage the process at all stages of the supply chain, with a focus on halal certification. Sessions and workshops at this event are designed to foster cooperation and coordination to enhance understanding and management of relevant issues. The conference will be attended and addressed by renowned scientists, scholars, industry executives, and halal authorities from around the world.
Areas of Discussion include:
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updates on halal regulations in Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, and GCC region
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harmonization of standards with emphasis on OIC – SMIIC standard
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global accreditation of certifying bodies
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update on Codex Alimentarius revision
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mutual recognition among certifiers
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discussions on critical and unique ingredients
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handling the issue of alcohol by the flavor Industry in particular, food and beverage in general
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addressing issues of halal gelatin shortage
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animal welfare, food service, humanitarian efforts, global trade, dairy, enzymes, nutritionals, supplements and much more…
Registration is now open. To register and make hotel reservations, click here.
For more information about conference and sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Grace at Grace@ifanca.org.
