The 2009 International Association of Food Protection

European Symposium

October 7th-9th in Berlin, Germany

Entitled “Advancements in Food Safety,” the forum will bring together industry, government, and academia representatives from around the globe who are shaping the future of food safety.  

As part of the October 7th opening day session, Silliker will organize a “Methods and Methods Validation” workshop. Chairing the workshop will be Stefano Colombo, Corporate Director of Microbiology – Europe. He will be joined on the workshop panel by Michele Smoot, Corporate Director of Microbiology – North America, who will address “AOAC versus ISO Validations – Commonalities and Differences.”

Technical Poster Presentations Include:

• Applicability of the DHPLC Methodology for Fresh Dairy Products Analysis
• Effect of post-incubation half Fraser enrichment broth refrigeration on Listeria monocytogenes detection.
• Effective Control of Quantitative Food Microbiology Process Variation Using Statistical Process Control Charting (SPCC).

Across the Silliker international network, we strive to provide our valued clientele with total solution services ranging from advanced analytical testing to innovative employee training products. Visit booth #141to request more information on our:

• “Silliker Guide to Label Claims and Statements for Foods and Functional Components.”
• Microbial Identification Services at the Silliker Food Science Center
• SQF, BRC, and ISO 22000 certification services through Silliker Global Certification Services.

To access a complete symposium schedule online, please log on to www.foodprotection.org.