Webinars

The list below shows upcoming webinars held by IAFP and IAFP’s Professional Development Groups (PDGs). Please note that all opinions and statements are those of the individual making the presentations and not necessarily the opinion or view of IAFP.

Upcoming Webinars

  • Attain Better Culture: Food Safety Culture PDG Toolkit Launch Nov 14, 2024 (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)

    Organized by: IAFP's Food Safety Culture PDG

    Culture comes from the beginning of civilization which defines who we are as humans and where we are from. Food Safety culture has always been part of the industry but the importance and the impact of culture and behaviors driving food safety incidents and the science behind it has gained more momentum in recent years.

    Food safety professionals are actively seeking ways to enhance and foster a positive food safety culture within their organization or facility. The Attain Better Culture (ABC) Toolkit stands out as a resource that provides food safety professionals with the essential aspects of improving food safety culture within their area of focus. It includes information from government, academia, and industry resources that define, map, and discuss food safety culture. The IAFP Food Safety Culture PDG has curated a reference document with many of these resources within the A.B.C. Toolkit.

    Join us to dive deeper into the A.B.C. Toolkit and learn how we plan on expanding it in 2025 and beyond!

    Presenters
    • Melody Ge Treehouse Foods and Chair of the Food Safety Culture PDG
    • Tia Glave Catalyst, LLC and Vice Chair of the Food Safety Culture PDG
  • Gloves Off: Exposing Contamination Threats & Cutting-Edge Solutions! Dec 10, 2024 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

    Join Dr. Darin Detwiler, food safety icon, for a unique glove safety session combining more than 30 years of food safety knowledge and passion. Highlighting newly published research in the Journal of Food Protection, Dr. Detwiler will focus on microbial, chemical, and physical glove contamination sources and risks, with solutions to enhance your company’s food safety and quality assurance practices. Join us for an engaging and informative presentation with key takeaways for immediate implementation in your food safety programs.

    Learning Objectives:
    1. Identify the primary sources of microbial, chemical, and physical contamination risks associated with disposable gloves in food handling environments.
    2. Understand the latest research findings on glove contamination published in the Journal of Food Protection.
    3. Recognize the potential impact of glove contamination on food safety and quality assurance practices.
    4. Learn practical solutions to mitigate glove-related contamination risks in food production and handling processes.
    5. Gain actionable insights to immediately enhance food safety programs and protocols related to disposable glove usage.

    Presenters
    • Dr. Darin Detwiler, Presenter Food Safety Expert Consultant
    • Sarah Berry, Moderator Eagle Protect
  • Chevron Deference and the Food Industry Dec 12, 2024 (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)

    The Chevron doctrine was founded in the 1984 Supreme Court decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. That decision stated that if federal legislation is ambiguous or leaves an administrative gap, the courts must defer to a regulatory agency's interpretation if that interpretation is reasonable. In the majority decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondi, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling that concluded that this type of judicial deference to a regulatory agency is inconsistent with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which requires the reviewing court to determine the meaning of the law. While the Court did overturn Chevron deference, it left in place cases like Skidmore v. Swift, which say that an agency interpretation may be due some amount of respect; however, it is unclear what agency actions will garner respect from courts during review.

    Learning Objectives:
    - The potential implications of Loper Bright overturning Chevron deference for the food industry
    - The response from industry and/or consumer groups since Loper Bright was decided
    - Other court decisions that have affected and/or will affect Chevron deference
    - How we may expect this to affect agency rulemaking going forward

    Presenters
    • Harrison Pittman, Presenter The National Agricultural Law Center
    • Eric Edmunds, Moderator The Acheson Group