The Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka (IFSTSL) will host a seminar on ‘Food Safety & Healthy Food - A Look beyond State Regulatory Framework’ on April 6 , at Hotel Global Towers in Colombo. It will be focusing on capacity development of stake holders in the food industry aiming a healthy food supply to the nation.
The IFSTSL is the apex body representative of professionals and academics engaged in the promotion and advancement of Food Science and Technology knowledge, and its applications in Sri Lanka.
The participation at the seminar requires pre-registration. The seminar is organized by the president of IFSTSL Dr Sujeewa Gunaratne, with the guidance of Coordinator of Training and Food Safety sub-committee, and Chairman of Board of Governors, Emeritus Prof. Upali Samarajeewa.
The seminar will focus on the role the food regulations have played in supporting the industry to assure food safety and the regulatory practices that the industry is expected to establish.
A discussion would focus on guidelines for high fat, salt and sugar levels in foods with the aim of controlling non-communicable diseases, and an introduction of borderline food products.
This seminar would enable food industry stakeholders to discuss some of the current regulatory concerns guiding food industry to assist in building a healthy nation.
A panel of eminent speakers would provide new information and trends in selected topics useful for the public, the industry, and those committed to apply food technology for healthy living.
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