Committee Meetings
Alcohol Tax & Trade Committee | |
Sunday, May 6, 2:00PM - 3:30PM | |
Chair | Janet Aho |
Join the Alcohol Tax & Trade Committee for a presentation from Janet Scalese, Chief of the Non-Beverage Products Laboratory of the Alcohol Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Ms. Scalese will update members on the latest regarding approval of non-beverage formulas. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |
Communications & Membership Committee | |
Monday, May 7, 2:00PM - 2:50PM | |
Co-Chair | Cynthia Astrack |
Co-Chair | TJ Widuch |
This committee will focus on FEMA's communication program as well as its efforts to recruit new FEMA members. Participation in this committee is a way for you to help get FEMA’s message out. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |
Consumer Product Companies Forum | |
Monday, May 7, 3:00PM - 4:30PM | |
Chair | Edison Geromel, PhD |
The Consumer Product Companies Forum examines issues that impact the use of flavors in consumer products. The Forum puts particular emphasis on intellectual property issues involving flavors. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |
Education & Training Committee | |
Monday, May 7, 11:30AM -12:30PM | |
Chair | David Tonucci, PhD |
The Education and Training Committee will continue the development of FEMA’s education program, which is expected to include at least one workshop and up to two webinars in the next year. Provide your input on how the University of FEMA should provide education to our members. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |
FEMA Regulatory Affairs Committee | |
Sunday, May 6, 8:00AM - 11:20AM | |
Chair | Lorna Hopkinson |
Vice-Chair | Mary Raukko |
The FEMA Regulatory Affairs Committee or “FRAC” is the central location for domestic and international regulatory information affecting flavors and food ingredients. This meeting will include updates on global issues including the development of a community list of flavors in the European Union and food safety legislation pending in the U.S. Congress. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |
Flavor Labeling Committee | |
Monday, May 7, 8:30AM - 9:50AM | |
Chair | Kathleen Crossman |
The Flavor Labeling Committee focuses on the labeling regulations of the FDA, USDA, and other agenices applicable to flavors and recommends appropriate actions to change, interpret, or implement those regulations. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |
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Program Committee | |
Sunday, May 6, 11:30AM - 12:30PM | |
Chair | Michael Natale |
The Program Committee selects themes for future FEMA meetings. Join your colleagues in impacting future FEMA Conventions and Symposia. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |
Science Committee | |
Monday, May 7, 10:00AM - 11:20AM | |
Acting Chair | Suzanne Johnson, PhD |
The Science Committee investigates and works toward the resolution of scientific problems involving chemical composition, analysis, and specifications for ingredients used in the flavor industry. Purnendu C. Vasavada, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, FDA-ORISE Fellow, and Coordinator of the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance will speak at this year's meeting. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |
Vanilla Committee | |
Sunday, May 6, 4:00PM - 5:00PM | |
Chair | Craig Nielsen |
The Vanilla Committee updates members up-to-date on the most recent developments impacting vanilla. Former British Ambassador to Madagascar Brian Donaldson will speak about the Madagascar Development Fund at this year's meeting. Click here for meeting materials (requires FEMA member login) |