Food Quality and Risk Assessment in the Seasoning Industry
– 2020 and Beyond

Presented on August 25, 2020
This was a complimentary webinar. All Members have access to recording on the members only section. How to Become an NSMA Member

This two-hour timely program covering these hot button topics for seasoning manufacturers is availabe on demand! NSMA Members have access to the presentations on our Members Only Section of the NSMA website. This virtual event covers the following presentations and speakers:

Ingredient Risk Assessment Under the FSMA Food Safety Plan Umbrella
Warren Stone, Zone One Consulting, LLC (and Former Senior Director of Science Policy at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now Consumer Brands Association)

Food Fraud: Implications for Seasonings and the Supply Chain
Dr. Karen Everstine, Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs - Decernis

COVID-19 Update - Implications for the Food Industry
Dr. David Acheson/Ben Miller - The Acheson Group

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Warren Stone, President - Zone One Consulting, LLC

Warren Stone is President of Zone One Consulting, LLC. Zone One Consulting aids clients in food defense, Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP), and environmental monitoring applications, and provides training in these areas. Warren previously spent 12 ½ years as Senior Director of Science Policy at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). In this capacity he collaborated with a broad audience including member company’s scientific and technical staff, regulatory agents, and universities. He is an instructor for various course offerings, including Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, FSVP, food defense, HACCP and Better Process Control School. During his stay with GMA, he served as staff liaison for the Food Defense and Microbiological Safety Committees and led GMA efforts to provide FDA with detailed comments on numerous elements of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Warren is also a past member of the FSPCA Steering Committee and the Food Protection and Defense Institute’s Science Advisory Board.

Warren’s background comprises 42 years of industry experience including a variety of positions in manufacturing and quality assurance during 30 years of in-plant work. He holds both a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science. Warren also speaks Spanish.

Karen Everstine, Ph.D., Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs - Decernis

Karen has worked in food protection for more than fifteen years, primarily supporting the food industry in ensuring food authenticity and compliance with regulatory and GFSI food fraud requirements. She leads food fraud initiatives at Decernis, including the Food Fraud Database, a resource that standardizes relevant data to support vulnerability assessments. She previously held both research-based and applied roles in academia, government, and non-profit organizations, and has collaborated with members of the food industry and regulatory agencies on many projects. She received her Ph.D. and MPH from the University of Minnesota.

Dr. David Acheson/Ben Miller - The Acheson Group

The Acheson Group (TAG) is a global food safety consulting group that helps companies throughout the food supply chain more effectively mitigate risks, improve operational efficiencies, and ensure regulatory and standards compliance.

TAG was founded by David Acheson, MD, who has over 30 years of industry experience including the role of Former Associate Commissioner for Foods at FDA and Chief Medical Officer at the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. Dedicated and passionate about food safety, the TAG Team brings broad experience in the food industry, including senior roles with food and beverage companies, and government agencies including the FDA, FSIS, CDC and CFIA.

TAG's mission is to provide practical and cost-effective food safety consulting services based on the customized needs of their clients. Their agile business model ensures clients have the right resources to support immediate needs and/or long-term goals.

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All Members will have access to the speakers presentations on the members only section.
Learn About Membership or contact Gerri Cristantiello at email: gerri@seasoningmanufacturers.org