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Cantox is please to announce that Dr. Ian Munro has been recognized with the 2010 E.W. Crampton Award for Distinguished Service in the fields of Nutrition and Food from McGill University.

The Earle W. Crampton Award is given in recognition of Distinguished Service in fields dealing with Nutrition and Food, and consists of an inscribed plaque and an honorarium. The recipient will deliver the Crampton Award Lecture on the Macdonald Campus during the spring semester of each academic year; the lecture is open to the public.

The Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, in conjunction with McGill Nutrition and Food Science Centre, presents the award annually in recognition of merit in any academic, research, administrative or industry/community activities which result in significant progress in knowledge, and /or development of programmes and/or services that enhance nutrition and the quality of food for humans and/or animals. The Award is open to candidates in Canada or elsewhere in the world.

 

Upcoming Conferences, Presentations, and Training Opportunities - 2010

 

March
  • ChemCon Europe 2010
    Conference: March 2-5, 2010
    Pre-Conference: March 1, 2010
    Prague, Czech Republic
 
 
April  
May
  • Vitafoods
    May 18-20, 2010 
    Geneva, Switzerland

 

 
July
  • IFT
    July 18-20, 2010 
    Chicago, IL
 
October  
 

ChemCon Europe 2010
Conference: March 2-5, 2010
Pre-Conference: March 1, 2010
Prague, Czech Republic

Karen Levins will be presenting at ChemCon Europe in Prague from March 1-5, 2010.

ChemCon Europe provides up-to-date information on key issues of chemical control legislation around the world. On March 5, Ms. Levins will provide an update on Canada's Chemicals Management Plan and NSN Activities and will discuss implications of these programs on global trade.

For more information about the conference, please visit the ChemCon website at: http://www.chemcon.net/upcoming_conferences.html 

If you would like to schedule a meeting with Karen while she is in Europe, please contact her assistant via chemicals@cantox.com  to book an appointment.

 

US/EU Consumer and Regulatory Acceptance of Functional Foods: Implications for Innovation
March 12, 2010
Cork, Ireland

Though separate, this Enterprise Ireland sponsored event directly follows, and builds on the US/Ireland Functional Food Conference 2010 being organized by Teagasc, the USDA and University College Cork and is predominantly aimed at US and European food & beverage companies, researchers and regulators involved (or considering being involved) in bringing so-called 'functional foods' to market. Please note that separate registration is required for both events.

Cantox's Nigel Baldwin will  be presenting in the "Plenary Session 1: US and European Regulation of Functional Foods." His presention will be begin at 9:25am and will be entitled, "Functional Food Innovation in today’s regulatory climate: a map to follow or a rainbow to chase?"

More information on this event can be found at: http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/FunctionalFood/Overview.htm 

Supply Expo 
March 12-14, 2010
Anaheim, California

SupplyExpo connects you to the industry's top movers and shakers. The trade show features new ingredients, technologies, applications and services for healthy/functional food and beverage, dietary supplement/bioactive and nutricosmetic markets. SupplyExpo creates in-person opportunities for your company to get ahead in the highly competitive and emerging markets around the world. Last year SupplyExpo/Natural Products Expo West engaged more than 53,000 industry members in active business-the health and nutrition industry is here, join us in 2010. 

Visit us at booth 814 

For more information visit: http://www.supplyexpo.com

 

SOT - 49th Annual Meeting & Expo
March 8-10, 2010
Salt Lake City, Utah

The Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting is the largest toxicology meeting and exhibition in the world, attracting approximately 6,500 scientists from industry, academia, and government. The program includes several plenary and other special lectures, symposia, workshops, roundtable discussions, and platform and poster presentations. The meeting also offers Continuing Education courses ranging from basic to advanced levels. In addition, the Society presents annual awards to recognize outstanding achievements in toxicology. ToxExpo™ is the profession's largest trade show of its kind anywhere. Attendees and exhibitors from around the globe gather to exchange ideas and debut cutting-edge products, services, and technologies. Toxicologists and industry professionals have the unparalleled opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge on the latest advances from more than 350 exhibitors during this unique three-day exhibition. 

For more information visit: http://www.toxicology.org/AI/MEET/AM2010/ 

 

2010 GlobalChem Conference
Conference: March 30-31, 2010
Pre-Conference: March 29, 2010 
Baltimore, MD

Karen Levins and Tracy McGinnis of Cantox will be attending the Global Chemical Regulations Conference (GCRC) in Baltimore from March 30-31, 2010. 

GCRC provides attendees with key information relating to: regulatory developments under TSCA and analogous international legislation; trends in the management of existing substances worldwide; emerging science issues; and hazard communication, including GHS (the Globally Harmonised System for Classification and Labelling) implementation efforts. Cantox will have a booth at the conference and will be giving out some great prizes for completing our Canadiana Quiz. Come by and see us to get your copy. 

For more information about the conference, please visit the GlobalChem website at: http://globalchem.org/

If you would like to schedule a meeting with Karen or Tracy while they are in Baltimore, please contact the Chemicals Group's administrative assistant via chemicals@cantox.com to book an appointment.

 

5th International Workshop on Nutrition & Health Claims Europe: 
Designing Clinical Studies for Success

April 29, 2010
Brussels, Belgium

Don’t miss Mr. Nigel Baldwin’s presentation on “How to Fit your Clinical and Safety Programs into a Cohesive Regulatory Strategy for New Product Introductions” (April 29th at 4:00 pm). 

Further details can be found at:  http://www.healthclaims.eu/index.htm

 

CEPA Update Conference 
Conference: May 12-13, 2010
Pre-Conference: May 11, 2010 
Etobicoke, ON

Cantox is pleased to inform you of the following news alert from the Canadian Industry Coordinating Group (ICG) for CEPA: In May 2010, the ICG will present its popular "CEPA Update Conference" on current developments in the regulation of new and existing substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). Industry experts, along with representatives from Environment Canada and Health Canada, will deliver the presentations and will be available to discuss your areas of interest.  

Karen Levins of Cantox will be chairing the Q&A Sessions on Wednesday May 12.

For more information about the 2010 conference, please visit the link below:
ICG 2010 First Conference Package.pdf.

 

Vitafoods 2010
May 18-20, 2010
Geneva, Switzerland


The Vitafoods Conference has built an international reputation within the nutraceuticals industry as a high-quality conference delivering a programme that covers the hottest topics and themes in food ingredients. The conference attracts some of the leading industry figures to share their latest findings and discoveries. 
  Vitafoods 2010 is the only event in the world to concentrate exclusively on the expanding market for Nutraceuticals, Cosmeceuticals, Functional Foods and Functional Drinks.

Visit us at booth SP04 

For more information visit: http://www.vitafoods.eu.com  

    

IFT 2010
July 18-20, 2010
Chicago, Illinois

Tens of thousands of food professionals from around the globe make their way each year to the IFT Food Expo. Why? To see the latest products, technologies, tools, techniques, and services at the most highly regarded new product forum in the industry. The IFT Food Expo brings together buyers and sellers from all corners of the food science and technology world. With more than 1,000 exhibitors and 500 ingredient companies, the potential for great ideas, professional connections, new opportunities, and profitable relationships is nearly endless. As the only true one-stop-shop for trends and information in the food world-the IFT Food Expo is the single most important event for new technologies and one-to-one, in-person dialog. 

Visit us at booth 6213 

For more information visit: http://www.ift.org  

 

Supplyside West 2010
October 20-22, 2010
Las Vegas, Nevada

SupplySide West is the world's largest event for healthy and innovative ingredients. The show features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing thousands of ingredients, an unmatched education program and extensive networking opportunities. SupplySide West is a must-attend event for developers and marketers of foods, beverages, dietary supplements and cosmeceuticals. 

Visit us at booth 16085 

For more information visit: http://www.supplysideshow.com/west/