PROVISIONAL AGENDA: DAY 1
07h30 Registration & Refreshments
08h30 Symposium Starts
17h00 Symposium Closes
This ground-breaking symposium will address the issues surrounding the very relevant topics of foodborne
illnesses and food fraud – the risks, responsibilities and liabilities.
Note: Book giveaways will be taking place throughout the course of the day.
08h30 Symposium Welcome and Introductions
08h45 Session 1: Bill Marler
Wake up & be prepared
What we can learn from historical events
Why is this a growing issue
How the USA addresses these issues
09h45 Technical Commentary: Donna Crockart (GM Intertek Services Pty Ltd SA)
The status quo in South Africa
Overview of current practices and issues
What is actually happening
09h55 Technical Commentary: Dr Ricky Montalbano (Medical Practitioner & OHS Practitioner SA)
The role of Medical practitioners in foodborne illness outbreaks
Theoretical status vs. reality
Reporting of incidents – is it happening?
Medical Practitioner Insurance cover
10h05 Technical Commentary: Janusz Luterek (Legal Professional SA)
The status of the Legal system in South Africa
What does the law not cover?
Is the industry prepared for foodborne illness or food fraud incidents?
10h15 Technical Commentary: Rosalind Lake (Legal Professional SA)
What will happen when consumer awareness increases
How the National Consumer Commission is driving awareness
What role does the media play in impacting consumer response
What does the future hold – will prosecution become the norm?
10h25 Book signing and refreshments
10h45 Session 2: Bill Marler
Where do you start in preventing a food-poisoning incident
Putting the right things in place
What happens when the precautions are not enough
11h15 Session 3: Bill Marler & Technical Experts
The life-cycle of a foodborne illness outbreak – utilizing examples
Who is involved at the different stages of the process
What are the dangers and how could these have been prevented
12h15 Questions & Answers
12h30 Book Signing & Lunch
13h30 Session 4: Bill Marler & Technical Experts
Practical case study breakaways
Potential scenarios and solutions
Targeted sector discussions
15h00 Book Signing & Tea
15h20 Session 5: Bill Marler & Delegates
Delegate feedback
Discussion
16h30 Session 6: Bill Marler
Putting it all together – lessons learned from litigation
16h50 Closing & Thanks
17h00 Symposium Closes & Handout of Certificates
18h00 Cocktail Networking Function
21h00 Close of event
07h30 Registration & Refreshments
08h30 Symposium Starts
12h00 Symposium Closes
A targeted morning session involving an in-depth discussion of the risks and liabilities within food production and the problems faced within the industry.
Note: Delegates may only register for Day 2 in conjunction with Day 1.
08h30 Symposium Welcome & Intro
08h40 Session 1: Bill Marler & Janusz Luterek
Delegate input regarding the main risks which are key within their sector
Feedback
09h25 Session 2: Bill Marler & Technical Experts
Targeted questions relating to the prevention & management of an incident
Handling of customer complaints relating to food poisoning
10h05 Session 3: Bill Marler & Technical Experts
Tools for identifying and managing risk
The effectiveness of a contingency plan
10h25 Book signing & refreshments
10h45 Session 4: Bill Marler & Technical Experts
The pros and cons of recalls
Voluntary vs mandatory recall
The USA recall model
The South African recall model
11h15 Session 5: Industry Specialists
Are you covered in case of recall, food fraud case or illness foodborne outbreak
Public liability and product liability
Insurance options for food manufacturers & Retailers
11h30 Questions & Answers
11h50 Close & Thanks
12h00 Symposium Closes & Handout of Certificates