Alimentaria México 2011 Programme
Tuesday, 31 May
 15:10 – 15:50 Silliker
Sensory analysis and shelf life, tools for acquiring certification in accordance with the GFSI schemes
With the shelf life or best before date, there is normally a request to the Quality Control Department for “EXTENDED SHELF LIFE”, in other words to know whether microbiological, physiochemical and sensory variables determining the deterioration or decomposition of the food have been evaluated (note, the food item must be free of pathogens or toxins), and, therefore, to establish the food's shelf life, allowing legal requirements to be fulfilled, customer satisfaction and product quality. Determining the shelf life and sensory analysis are part of the success of the certification of a plant in accordance with any of the GFSI schemes.
Pedro Valle Vega, SILLIKER |
 Wednesday, 1 June
16:00 – 16:40 New requirements from the US FDA Food Safety Modernisation Act
- Updates of Food Facility Records
- Suspensions of Food Facility Records
- HACCP for all food and drink products
- New Standards in Product Safety
- Increased Inspections in Domestic and Foreign Facilities
- Third-Party Certifications
- Voluntary Programme of Accredited Importers
- Foreign Supplier Verification Programme
David Lennarz, CENCON/ Registrar Corp. USA
18:00 – 18:40 Importing agri-food products from the USA: Relevant aspects before and after crossing the border
Agricultural Trade Office, the US Embassy
18:50 – 19:30 Updates of Food Facility Records
- Suspensions of Food Facility Records
- HACCP for all food and drink products
- New Standards in Product Safety
- Increased Inspections in Domestic and Foreign Facilities
- Third-Party Certifications
- Voluntary Programme of Accredited Importers
- Foreign Supplier Verification Programme
David Lennarz, CENCON/ Registrar Corp USA |
Thursday, 2 June
 16:00 – 20:00 Cocktail tasting lead by the Sommelier Pedro Poncelis
- Celebration of the 2011 Ambassador's selection of Alsacia wines
- Tasting of Alsacia wines
18:00 – 20:00 Cheese course – Cheese tasting and matching competition |
FREE ACCESS
PALACIO DE LA CANAL 10 ROOM
 Thursday, 2 June
13:00 – 16:00 hrs
Advantages of the implementation and certification of Food Safety Systems: A Comprehensive Vision
Guaranteeing food safety has not only become an essential requirement but also a characteristic of competitiveness for clients. When faced with this market necessity (self-service chains, hotel and restaurant industries, wholesalers, etc.) companies involved in the food industry are increasingly looking to implement food safety management systems. This talk will set out a comprehensive vision (the management system, consultancy and certification) from experts representing leading companies such as SN, GLOBAL BRC and Applus.
Alma Hernández, Technical Manager, SN
John Kukoly, Marketing Manager, Global BRC America
Roberto Barragán, Certification Manager, Applus |
Activities will be held in Spanish