Capital Voices - Volume 101, Number 5, Januayr 2002

Capital Voices
Official Newsletter of the Washington DC Section
Institute of Food Technologists

Volume 101 January 2002 Number 5

January Meeting - New Bioterrorism Legislation and the Regulation of Foods
February Meeting - FDA/CFSAN Priorities Update
News Bites...

News Bites….

FDA will issue program priorities for food safety this month and FDA's CFSAN Director, Joe Levitt, will announce the agency's plans for several food safety issues. Priority areas include the agency’s biotechnology rule, food-contact substance notifications rule and other
actions on dioxin and trans fatty acids. The priorities will be issued amidst the move of CFSAN staff from offices in downtown Washington to College Park, Md. February 12^th, 2002, Joe Levitt will be the keynote speaker at the Washington, DC Section IFT meeting in College Park, MD. He will address FDA’s program priorities in further detail and answer questions. Look for further information later in this newsletter.

Science Fair Judges are needed for the DC—Metro area. The Washington Section IFT is looking for volunteers for several upcoming science fairs at local high schools in the area. No experience is necessary!

This is a fun way to support students who are interested in food science. Altogether we would like to find 14 judges for the District of Columbia and the following suburban locations. Virginia: Fairfax County, Loudon County, Northern Virginia, Prince William County. Maryland: Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County.

The Fairfax County high school science fair takes place at Robinson Secondary School on Saturday, March 9, 2002, from 8:30 am-2:00 pm. Times and dates for the other locations will be announced soon. For more information and to volunteer for a good cause, contact Science Fair Coordinator Farida Mohamedshah at 202-682-8894 or on email fmohamedshah@discus.org

Did you know that you could join the Washington, DC Section IFT without full membership at the national-level? Join the section for just $10 and you’ll receive benefits such as regular newsletters and discounts on scientific lectures. Meetings typically feature speakers from academia, trade associations, the food industry and government. Encourage your colleagues to join today! Make checks payable to “Washington, DC Section IFT” and mail to Treasurer Mary Murphy, Environ Life Sciences, 4350 North Fairfax Dr., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203. You can join anytime, but if you’re already a member, please pay your annual dues ($10) by January 31, 2002. Thank you.

January Meeting:

New Bioterrorism Legislation and the Regulation of Foods

When:		Thursday, January 31, 2002
Where:		National Food Processors Association, 1350 I Street, NW, Washington, DC, 4^th floor Nearest Metro: McPherson Square, SW corner 14th & I Sts. (Blue and orange lines) Alternate Metro: Metro Center, exit NE corner 12th & G Sts and head north to I Street, turn left.
Time:		Registration – 2:30 p.m. Program – 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Speaker:		John W. Bode, a Principal at Olsson, Frank and Weeda, P.C. Mr. Bode will review the background, substance and likely effect of the legislation's major food regulatory provisions. Among the new authorities that will be addressed are record-keeping and records access authority, establishment registration requirements, administrative detention authority, and prior notice requirements for food imports and authority to debar food importers. Mr. Bode has been deeply involved in providing food industry input regarding the legislation. John W. Bode is a principal at Olsson, Frank and Weeda, P.C. where he focuses on legislative and regulatory matters. Prior to joining Olsson, Frank and Weeks, Mr. Bode served in three Presidential appointments at the U.S. Department of Agriculture including that of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Food and Consumer Services. Mr. Bode actively participated in the legislative efforts resulting in the enactment of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990, the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (pesticide reform), and 1997 FDA Reform legislation.
Cost:		$5 members, $10 non-members, free for students and media.

February Meeting:

Regulatory Update/Program Priorities 2002

When:		Tuesday, February 12, 2002
Where:		Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition New location, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740-3835 Nearest Metro: College Park Metro, East side of Calvert Rd. at CSX/MARC RR between Rt. 1 & Kenilworth Ave. (Green line) Using Metro is encouraged!! CFSAN has a parking lot, but you must have a government ID or pre-authorization to park there. If you want “PRE-AUTHORIZATION” for your vehicle, please contact Alison Bodor at the email below or phone # with your registration information no later than Friday, February 8^th, 2002. Thank you! __________ Yes, I would like to park in the FDA parking lot. Please register me for “PRE-AUTHORIZATION.” I will be driving this type of car: ________________________ with license plate __________________________.
Time:		Registration – 3:00 p.m. Program – 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., refreshments will be provided
Speaker:		Joseph A. Levitt, Director Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition U. S. Food and Drug Administration
Cost:		Free, but you must bring a government ID! Pre-registration required by February 8^th

Send this form to:

Alison Bodor, Chair-Elect viafax @ 703-790-5752 or email at Alison.Bodor@candyusa.org

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Meeting: January 31, 2002 - Bioterrorism Update ______
February 12, 2002 - Regulatory Update ______

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