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International Symposium on Food and Health
International Symposium on Food and Health — from Measurement Science to Quality and Safety
On 10 November 2011, the Government Laboratory (GL) organised an international symposium on food and health with a theme on how measurement science could enhance the quality and safety of food and pharmaceutical products. The Symposium attracted about 300 participants from different disciplines including analytical professionals, academics, medical doctors, and members of various government and non-governmental agencies. The Symposium composed of a Plenary Session and two specific Sessions A and B. Session A covered the latest global development and challenges of measurement science in assuring quality and safety of food while Session B focused on the latest development and challenges in assessing quality and safety in the health sector. Furthermore, more than 20 scientists shared their research findings, covering a wide range of topics related to the theme of the Symposium, in the form of poster presentations during the day.
| Theme: | Food and Health – from Measurement Science to Quality and Safety |
| Date: | 10 November 2011 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Venue: | Grand Ball Room, 2/F., Hotel Nikko Hongkong, 72 Mody Road Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, China |
| Organiser: | Government Laboratory, Hong Kong, China |
Symposium Programme |
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0900 – 0930 |
Registration |
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0930 – 0945 |
Speech by the Officiating Guest of Honour Mrs Marion LAI, JP Permanent Secretary for Food and Health (Food) |
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Plenary Session From Measurement Science to Quality and Safety Moderators: Dr Mike SARGENT and Dr Della SIN |
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0945 – 1015 |
The Latest Development of China and APEC on Measurement Science Related to Food Quality and Safety Dr Wei LIN Deputy Director of Import and Export Food Safety Bureau, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China Co-Chair of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Food Safety Cooperation Forum |
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1015 – 1045 |
The International Framework Enabling Global Comparability and Traceability of Food and Pharmaceutical Products Testing Results Dr Robert KAARLS Secretary of the International Committee for Weights and Measures President of Consultative Committee for Amount of Substance – Metrology in Chemistry |
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1045 – 1055 |
Open Discussion |
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1055 – 1115 |
Tea break |
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Session A Latest Development and Challenges in Assuring Quality and Safety in Food Moderator: Dr Robert KAARLS and Dr C S Mok |
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1115 – 1145 |
Achieving Traceability in Food and Pharmaceutical Analysis Dr Mike SARGENT Chief Chemical Metrologist, LGC, UK Chair of the CCQM Working Group on Inorganic Analysis |
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1145 – 1215 |
Challenges in Pesticide and Drug Residues Analysis in Food Dr Xiao-gang CHU Chief Expert, Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine Director, Institute of Food Safety The Research Team Leader of Analysis and Metabolic Mechanisms of Hazardous Substances for Food |
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1215 – 1245 |
Science and Risk Assessment as the Basis for Food Safety Standards Prof Thomas Yan-keung CHAN Director of Centre for Food and Drug Safety, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
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1245 – 1300 |
Open Discussion |
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1300 – 1430 |
Lunch /Poster Session |
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Session B Latest Development and Challenges in Assuring Quality and Safety in Health Science Moderator: Dr Mike SARGENT and Dr W T TANG |
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1430 – 1500 |
Metrology Needs in Laboratory Medicine and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Dr Willie E. MAY Associate Director for Laboratory Programs and Principal Deputy Office of the Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA Chair of the CCQM Working Group on Organic Analysis Vice-president of the International Committee for Weights and Measures Joint Chair of the Joint Committee for Traceability in Laboratory Medicine Working Group |
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1500 – 1530 |
Proficiency Testing in Clinical Toxicology Prof Ching-wan LAM Director (Chemical Pathology), University Pathology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China |
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1530 – 1600 |
Tea Break / Poster Session |
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1600 – 1630 |
Restoration & New Work in Measurement Infrastructure Related to Health & Safety after the Earthquake, Tsunami and Fukushima Nuclear Plant Accident in Japan Dr Katsuo SETA Deputy Director of National Metrology Institute of Japan |
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1630 – 1650 |
Open Discussion |
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1650 – 1730 |
Poster Session |
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1730 |
Symposium END |
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Prof Thomas Yan-keung CHAN (Chair)
Director of Centre for Food and Drug Safety, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Dr Willie E MAY
Associate Director for Laboratory Programs and Principal Deputy Office of the Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
Chair of the CCQM Working Group on Organic Analysis
Vice-president of the International Committee for Weights and Measures
Joint Chair of the Joint Committee for Traceability in Laboratory Medicine Working Group
Dr Chuen-shing MOK
Technical Manager, Government Laboratory, Hong Kong, China
Dr Mike SARGENT
Chief Chemical Metrologist, LGC, UK
Chair of the CCQM Working Group on Inorganic Analysis
Dr Della Wai-mei SIN
Assistant Government Chemist, Government Laboratory, Hong Kong, China
Chair of the Asia Pacific Metrology Programme Technical Committee on Amount of Substance
Continuing Medical Education/ Continuing Professional Development (CME/CPD) Accreditation
| Accredited by | CME/CPD Points to be Awarded | ||
| Whole Function | CME Category | Other Condition | |
| College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong | 2 | Passive | |
| Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists | 2 | Cat 2.2 | |
| Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons | 4 | Cat C | |
| Hong Kong College of Paediatricians | 4 | Cat E | |
| Hong Kong College of Pathologists | 4 | PP | |
| Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists | 4 | PP/OP | |
| Hong Kong College of Radiologists | 4 | Cat B | |
| Hong Kong College of Community Medicine | 3 | ||
| Hong Kong College of Dental Surgeons | 4 | Cat C | |
| Hong Kong College of Family Physicians | 3 | Cat 5.2 | |
| Hong Kong College of Surgeons | 4 | Passive | |
| Hong Kong College of Physicians | 4 | ||
| MCHK CME Programme | 4 | Passive | Accredited by HKDU |
For further information, please contact us by email: sympo2011@govtlab.gov.hk.
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