Burdock Group Speaks in Five Educational Sessions at IFT16

ORLANDO, Fla. - June 22, 2016 - PRLog -- Food ingredient toxicology and regulatory consulting firm Burdock Group is sending four speakers to present at sessions during the annual Institute of Technologists' meeting, IFT16, being held in Chicago, IL on July 16-19^th 2016.

Drs. Wendan Wang and Lu Zhao will speak in the session How Can Industry Experience Enhance Curriculum? from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM on Sunday, July 17^th, in room S401ab.

Dr. George Burdock, DABT, FCN will present in the session Nutraceutical and Functional Food Regulations in the United States and Around the World on Monday, July 18^th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in room S501abc.

In the session Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) in the New Millennium of Technology and Food Science on Tuesday morning, 8:30 AM - 10 AM, Dr. Alex LeBeau, Toxicologist, will present The Death of Common Use as the Basis for GRAS. The session will be held in room S501abc.

Dr. LeBeau will also be presenting soon after on Tuesday morning, at 10:30 AM, on FDA's Guidelines on Nanotechnology in the session Nanotechnology and Food: What Are the Opportunities and Challenges? hosted in room S405.

Finally, on Tuesday, July 19^th, Dr. George Burdock will present FDA Guidelines for Medical Foods: FDA's Attempts to Limit the Development of Functional Foods at the session Understanding the Medical Foods Category from 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM in room S403.

Plan your IFT16 session experience using the IFT16 Session Planner here (http://ift.planion.com/Web.User/SearchSessions?ACCOUNT=IF...).

In addition, Burdock Group will be funding 1-2 students to attend IFT16, encouraging students with interest and knowledge in the areas of ingredient toxicology, safety and regulations to apply. Winners will be presented with an award of $500 and an engraved plaque commemorating the event and meeting.[1] More details can be found on the Burdock Group website here (http://www.burdockgroup.com/press/burdock-group-opens-app...).

About Burdock Group:

Burdock Group is an international food ingredient toxicology and regulatory compliance consulting firm offering customized solutions for your compliance needs. Our experienced staff of project managers, scientists and toxicologists provides unparalleled expertise in food, beverage, dietary supplements, pet food, animal feed, and cosmetics. For over 25 years, we have been a bricks-and-mortar business helping our clients find solutions to ingredient safety and regulatory issues and can document our reputation of expertise with frequent publication on current scientific and regulatory issues. Burdock Group has submitted more successful Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) notifications than any other company or individual and has the highest success rate of any submitter. We have a strong global network that provides reliable, cost-effective support to help you navigate the challenges associated with achieving regulatory compliance when entering new markets, introducing new products or vetting your current formulary. Burdock Group is recognized worldwide as the undisputed leader in food/feed and supplements consulting. More information at www.burdockgroup.com.

About IFT16:

IFT16 is the only annual event that brings together the brightest minds and the most respected food professionals from around the world - in industry, government, and academia - for knowledge exchange, networking, and problem solving. From trendsetters in product development to senior-level executives from the world's top food companies to department heads from leading universities, you'll find the people you want to meet at IFT16.

About Institute of Food Technologists:

Envision what the very best minds involved in the science of food can achieve when they work together: providing each and every person on the planet with a safe, nutritious, and sustainable food supply. Since 1939, IFT has been advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system by creating a dynamic forum where individuals from more than 90 countries can collaborate, learn, and grow, transforming scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of people around the world. More information at www.ift.org

[1] Attendance at IFT Annual Meeting required. Previous winners and post-doctoral students are not eligible. IFT membership is not required.