FEMA 2011 Annual Convention

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.

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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.

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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.
NOTE: Open to consumer product company representatives and FEMA committee chairs only.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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