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Microplastics COP Webinar I – Analytical methods

Webinar, Online

This webinar will focus on analytical methods for detecting and quantifying microplastics in food, with an emphasis on spectroscopic techniques such as FTIR, Raman microscopy and mass-based (Pyrolsis-GC/MS).

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About the event

The aim of this workshop is to review and discuss existing guidelines for conducting clinical trials on probiotics, with a focus on their unique characteristics. The workshop will highlight gaps in current guidelines and explore ways to enhance them, ensuring the design and execution of robust, high-quality studies.

Recognized experts in the field will participate in this workshop to help shape the future of probiotics research. Through interactive discussions, we aim to:

  • Share perspectives on current challenges in probiotics study design.
  • Provide recommendations for improving and expanding existing guidelines.
  • Collaborate with fellow experts to identify actionable next steps.

This workshop will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry representatives, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and encouraging collaboration.

Organizing Committee

  • Prof. Hania Szajewska, University of Warsaw (Chair)
  • Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, IFF (Co-Chair)
  • Prof. Adele Costabile, University of Roehampton
  • Prof. Marc Benninga, Amsterdam UMC
  • Prof. Gemma Walton, University of Reading
  • Ms. Patricia Sanz Morales, University of Reading
  • Dr. Jonathan Lane, H&H Group
  • Dr. Nikoletta Vidra, Yakult Europe
  • Dr. Carolien van Loo-Bouwman, Yili
  • Georgia Chatonidi, ILSI Europe

Programme

Coming soon

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About the event

This event, organized by the TITAN EU Project, is dedicated to exploring how the European Union's Green Deal initiatives can create competitive advantages within the food sector through enhanced digital transparency across value chains.

As the EU strives to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050,  the European Commission has introduced groundbreaking directives under the EU Green Deal, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the Nature Restoration Regulation and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. This legislative framework provides a fertile ground for improving accountability in supply chains and inspiring sustainable business practices as the new normal on both European and global scale.

Representatives from public institutions, international organizations, trade associations, and companies will gather to examine best practices, identify the key challenges for transparency creation and potential gaps within the regulatory framework, and develop actionable recommendations for the food system.

Programme

To be announced...

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About the event

The Microplastics Initiative Community of Practice is preparing a webinar series for 2025 centered around four key focus areas: Analytics, Exposure, Biomonitoring, and Health Impact.

This first webinar will focus on analytical methods for detecting and quantifying microplastics in food, with an emphasis on spectroscopic techniques such as FTIR, Raman microscopy and mass-based (Pyrolsis-GC/MS).

Webinar title: Analytical Methods for Detecting and Quantifying Microplastics in Food: Spectroscopic Techniques and Machine Learning Applications

Speaker: Dr. Dieter Fischer (Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden, DE) will discuss the application of automated analytical methods, enhanced by machine learning algorithms, to identify and quantify microplastic particles. Drawing from his work on the MICROPLEXFOOD CORNET project, he will cover the development of SOPs and analytical methods specifically designed for investigating packaging, process lines, beverages, soluble and complex food samples.

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About the event

Join us for our first in-person General Assembly meeting since 2019!

General Assembly (GA) meetings are key moments in the life of a Non-Profit Organization. It's a crucial time to bring members together, discuss strategic issues, objectives, projects, and elect Board members

This milestone event is more than a formal meeting with voting involved-it's a chance to reconnect, exchange ideas, and stay informed with the latest advancements in food and nutrition science. In combination with the General Assembly, we are excited to host three thematic satellite workshops focusing on cutting-edge topics:

This exclusive event is for members only. Attendees will include Official Company Representatives (OCRs), experts from member companies, ILSI Europe staff, and members of the Board of Directors (BOD) and of the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).

Programme

 Monday 26 May

From 8:30 am - Welcome in ILSI Europe office

  • 11:00 - Workshop I: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • 13:00 - Lunch Break
  • 14:30 - General Assembly meeting (for OCRs & BOD members only)
  • 14:30 - Activity TBD (for the other participants)
  • 16:00 - ILSI Europe Exhibition Area & Networking
  • 18:00 - End of Day 1

19:30 pm - Dinner and Pub Quiz at Tangla Hotel

Tuesday 27 May

From 8:30 am - Welcome in ILSI Europe office

Programme subject to changes. Refer to the latest email communications for updates. Take away lunch will be provided at the end of Day 2. BOD and SAC members are invited to stay for the joint hybrid meeting on Tue 27 May from 14:30 to 17:30.

GA2025 macro agenda

Registration

This exclusive event is for members only. The registration link for the General Assembly & Thematic Workshops will be distributed to eligible participants via email.

Participation in the General Assembly meeting is reserved for the official representatives of ILSI Europe's members companies, and members of the Board of Directors as observers.

Participation in the Thematic Workshops is open to other company representatives, including ILSI Europe Task Force members.

As this is a great opportunity to dicover more about ILSI Europe activities, all official company representatives are encouraged to bring along additional company representative(s).

For non-members: feel free to express your interest in the workshops by contacting Sebastien Alexandre, membership manager.

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About the event

This workshop will raise awareness and interest in New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and their relevance in modern scientific and regulatory landscapes.

The programme will include:

  1. Introduction to NAMs - A presentation explaining when and why animal testing is still performed, what NAMs are, the methodologies they encompass, their benefits, and their relevance, followed by a Q&A.
  2. Recent Developments - Updates on advancements in NAMs and their applications.
  3. Regulatory Perspectives on NAMs - A presentation mapping how regulatory authorities view NAMs, followed by Q&A.
  4. Task Force Insights - A roundtable discussion to present ILSI Europe NAMs Task Force's activities and engage with the audience for input.

Programme

Coming soon

This exclusive event is for members only.
See full General Assembly 2025 programme

Not a member? Feel free to express your interest in the workshop by contacting Sebastien Alexandre, membership manager.

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About the event

The aim of this workshop is to review and discuss existing guidelines for conducting clinical trials on probiotics, with a focus on their unique characteristics. The workshop will highlight gaps in current guidelines and explore ways to enhance them, ensuring the design and execution of robust, high-quality studies.

Recognized experts in the field will participate in this workshop to help shape the future of probiotics research. Through interactive discussions, we aim to:

  • Share perspectives on current challenges in probiotics study design.
  • Provide recommendations for improving and expanding existing guidelines.
  • Collaborate with fellow experts to identify actionable next steps.

This workshop will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry representatives, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and encouraging collaboration.

Organizing Committee

  • Prof. Hania Szajewska, University of Warsaw (Chair)
  • Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, IFF (Co-Chair)
  • Prof. Adele Costabile, University of Roehampton
  • Prof. Marc Benninga, Amsterdam UMC
  • Prof. Gemma Walton, University of Reading
  • Ms. Patricia Sanz Morales, University of Reading
  • Dr. Jonathan Lane, H&H Group
  • Dr. Nikoletta Vidra, Yakult Europe
  • Dr. Carolien van Loo-Bouwman, Yili
  • Georgia Chatonidi, ILSI Europe

Programme

Coming soon

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