Symposium Programme
29.10.2012 (Day 1)
| 8:30 - 9:30am | Registration |
| 9:30 - 10:00am | Opening Ceremony |
| Session 1: Development of Nutrition and Health Claims | |
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| 0:00 - 10:30am |
Nutrition and health claims in the European Union (EU) – Key policy elements Dr. Basil MATHIOUDAKISHead of Unit "Nutrition, Food Composition and Information", Directorate-General for Health and Consumers, European Commission |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 10:30 - 11:00am |
Nutrition and health claims in Hong Kong Dr. HO Yuk-yinConsultant (Community Medicine) (Risk Assessment & Communication), Centre for Food Safety, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, The Government of Hong Kong Special Adminstrative Region |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| Tea Break | |
| 11:30 - 12:00noon |
Evaluating the Science of Health Claims on Foods Dr. Barbara O SCHNEEMANDirector, Office of Labeling and Dietary Supplements, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition , U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 12:00 - 12:30pm |
Regulatory status of nutrition and health claims in Southeast Asia Dr. E-Siong TEENutrition consultant, TES NutriHealth Strategic Consultancy, Malaysia |
| Abstract (PDF Format) | |
| 12:30 - 1:00pm | Discussion |
| Session 2: Scientific Substantiation and Communication | |
| 2:00 - 2:30pm |
Scientific substantiation of health claims on foods in the EU Dr. Albert FLYNNFormer Chair, Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition & Allergies, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 2:30 - 2:50pm |
Food Claims from the Consumers' Perspective Ms Connie LAU Yin-hingChief Executive, Consumer Council of Hong Kong |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| Free paper presentation | |
| 2:50 - 3:10pm |
Managing scientific messaging on foods: An industry point of view Dr. Peter VAN DAELFormer Chairman (2004-2012) and member of Scientific & Technical Committee, International Special Dietary Foods Industries Vice President, Global Regulatory and Nutrition Science, Mead Johnson Nutrition |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| Tea Break | |
| 3:40 - 4:00pm |
International harmonization of health claims in food labeling: Food and beverage industry perspectives Dr. Robert EARLMember Representative, International Council of Beverages Associations Nutrition and Health Policy Director, Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs The Coca-Cola Company |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 4:00 - 4:20pm |
Contrasts and similarities of structure function claims in the U.S. and EU – Pros and Cons for regulators, industry and customers Dr. Jeanne M. HOSKINExecutive Director, Worldwide Regulatory Strategy, Pfizer Nutrition |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 4:20 - 4:40pm |
Regulations on Nutrition and Health Claims - Why Harmonisation Matters Ms Eva HURTRegional Head, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Asia , Nestle Singapore |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 4:40 - 5:10pm | Discussion |
30.10.2012 (Day 2)
| 9:00 - 9:30am | Registration |
| Session 3: Implementation and Impact | |
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| 9:30 - 10:00am |
Regulatory system for food claims in China Prof. YANG YuexinDirector, Department of Food Nutrition, National Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 10:00 - 10:30am |
Regulatory Systems of Health Claims in Japan Dr. Nobuyoshi SHIOZAWAAssistant Manager, Food Labelling Division, Consumers Affairs Agency , Japan |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 10:30 - 11:00am |
Regulation of health claims of orally consumed products in Hong Kong Ms. Linda WOOAssistant Director (Drug), Administration Division, Drug Office, Regulatory Affairs and Health Services, Department of Health, The Government of HKSAR |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| Tea Break | |
| 11:30 - 12:00am |
Our health claims journey – Food Standards Australia New Zealand Mr Dean STOCKWELLGeneral Manager, Food Standard s Branch, Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 12:00 - 12:30pm |
Health claims: results and experience from implementing the law in the EU Dr. Basil MATHIOUDAKISHead of Unit "Nutrition, Food Composition and Information", Directorate-General for Health and Consumers, European Commission |
| Presentation Materials (PDF Format) | |
| 12:30 - 1:00pm | Discussion |
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