February 3 Members Web Meeting

Members Meeting

Via webinar

February 3, 2016

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

 AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Introductions

2. Review of Anti-Trust & Competitive Practices Policy

3. Approval of Minutes – November 5, 2015

4. Education and Training

• Global Color Conference 2016
  • Sponsorship
• IFT 2016

5. US Update

• Food Safety Modernization Act
  • Produce Safety
  • Foreign Supplier Verification Program
  • Accreditation of Third Party Certification Bodies
• FDA Definition of Natural
• NOP Update

6. International Update

• CCFA/JECFA
  • JECFA Monographs – Allura Red and Tartrazine
    • Request for Information on Wavelength of Absorbance
  • JECFA Review of Spirulina – Submission Form
  • CCFA 48

• European Union
  • EFSA Opinions
    • Iron Oxides
    • Gold
    • Silver
  • EFSA FEEDAP Studies

• Middle East
• Asia
  • GAIN Report IN6013
  • GAIN Report TH6005

7. Scientific Projects Update

• Titanium Dioxide Analytical Subgroup
• Carthamus Coalition
• IACM Exposure Project Results
• Scientific Monitoring
  •  Publication of Letter to the Editor
  • Stevens et al 2015
  • Stevens et al 2015b

8. Recent Media Activity

• IACM Social Media/Website Updates
  • LinkedIn
  • Website Updates
• CSPI Report on FD&C Colors
  • IACM Standby Statement
• IFT Article on Coloring Foods and Beverages
• Food Chemical News Regulatory Outlook
• Food eVangelists
• Papa John’s Eliminating Synthetic Colors

9. Committee Reports

• Natural Color Committee
  • January 5 Meeting Minutes
  • Establishing Standards on Colors from Natural Sources

• Synthetic Color Committee
  • January 28 Meeting Minutes

10. Old Business

• Database Partnership

11. New Business

• IACM Membership Database Upgrade

12. Future Members Meetings

• June 7-8, 2016 – St. Louis, MO
• August 24, 2016 – web meeting
• November 16-17, 2016 – Arlington, VA

Meeting Slides