IAFI Pre-Congress Workshops
Once again IAFI will be offering a series of workshops in advance of the World Seafood Congress. The workshops, on a variety of interesting topics, will be conducted by experts in their field.
The workshops will take place on Sunday, September 23rd and Monday, September 24th.
The pre-Congress workshops have always sold-out. Register now to reserve your place.
Location
The workshops will be held at the Jury's Croke Park Hotel, adjacent to the Congress venue.
Descriptions
Sunday, September 23rd |
0930-1230 |
Access requirements to markets in the EU
This workshop will cover all the legal aspects of exporting products into the EU, highlight some of the problems encountered and also cover important issues such as ethical and environmental sourcing of products.
Coordinators: Chris Leftwich. Chief Inspector to the Fishmongers Company, London and Mark Ball, Head of the Imported Food Branch at the Food Standards Agency, London
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1330-1630 |
Access requirements to markets in the USA and Canada
This workshop will cover all the necessary access requirements into the USA and Canadian markets.
Coordinators: Tim Hansen Director, Seafood Inspection Programme, NOAA, USA and Alf Bungay, National Manager, Inspection Systems and HACCP, Fish and Seafood Production Division, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canada
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Monday, September 24th |
0900-1200 Room 1 |
Mercury vs Health Benefits
This workshop will discuss all the various issues surrounding mercury in seafood and compare and contrast these with the various benefits that can be derived from seafood consumption.
Coordinator: Steve Otwell, Professor, Seafood Technology, University of Florida, USA
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0900-1200 Room 2 |
Managing Seafood HACCP
This workshop will look at the establishment and organization of HACCP within seafood companies and how it can improve the potential of a business when properly managed.
Coordinators: Clare Winkel, IFQC SMART GROUP, Ireland
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1300-1600 Room 1 |
Sustainability Standards
This workshop will consider the various sustainability standards that are now becoming increasingly important for producers and buyers in the seafood industry.
Coordinator: Jayne Gallagher, Business Development Manager, Seafood Services Australia
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1300-1600 Room 2 |
Traceability and Logistics within the Seafood Industry
Traceability is now a legal requirement within the seafood industry. This workshop will look at different methods by which this can be achieved using new technology.
Coordinator: Dr. Mike Dillon, Vice-Principal of the Grimsby Institute, UK
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Pricing |
Sunday Workshops |
Members |
Non-members |
One Workshop (AM or PM) |
$65.00 |
$75.00 |
Both Workshops |
$105.00 |
$125.00 |
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Monday Workshops |
Members |
Non-members |
One Workshop (AM or PM) |
$65.00 |
$75.00 |
1 AM and 1 PM Workshop |
$105.00 |
$125.00 |
