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present
“Future Applications of Nanotechnology in Food and Consumer
Products: Are Novel Safety Studies Necessary?”
Date: May 6
Time: 2pm EST
Cost: $129
Each registration fee provides access from one log-on location;
however, companies can choose to have as many participants as desired in
the room participating in the live Webinar.
Description:
Advances in the manipulation of ingredients at the nanoscale level are
beginning texpand the potential uses of nanosize particles in foods,
beverages, packaging and personal care/cosmetics tprovide a greater selection
of tailor-made products. This presentation outlines current and future uses of
nanoparticles and the safety-testing challenges they face.
If your organization is considering the benefits of nanotechnology for your
next product launch, don’t miss this exclusive presentation the Burdock Group.
Webinar Outline:
- Definition and importance of nanotechnology
- Differences in physico-chemical properties
- The role of nanotechnology in the food industry
- Parameters of nanotechnology relevant to safety/toxicity
- Unique characteristics of nanoparticles
- Nanotechnology in food ingredient safety assessments
- FDA’s review of nanotechnology safety
- Supplements and cosmetics - NFDA pre-market approval
- Properties of nanoparticle vs. macroparticle
- Nanotechnology applications in food ingredients
- Delivery technology
- Stability
- Potency
- Nanotechnology applications in food packaging
- Oxygen Sensors
- Bacterial sensors
- Improved oxygen/carbon dioxide impermeability
- Visual indicators/tracking identifiers
- Nanotechnology applications in cosmetics
- Improved UV block
- Toothpaste
- Metallic lip gloss/improved sheen
- Mineral powders
- Male pattern baldness relief/regrowth of follicles
- Innovations for food, food packaging and cosmetics
Speakers:
 George A. Burdock, Ph.D. is president of the toxicology consulting
firm Burdock Group. Dr. Burdock is an internationally recognized
authority on the safety of food ingredients, personal care products and
dietary supplements. He has more than 25 years of experience dealing
with regulatory issues related to product safety and risk assessment. He
also has more than forty publications in scientific journals and has
published three books, two editions of Fenaroli’s Handbook of Flavor
Ingredients and the Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives.
He is co-author of the chapter “Food Toxicology” in the 7th edition
(current edition) and the previous two editions of Casarett and Doull’s
textbook “Toxicology,” the standard textbook and reference book in the
field of toxicology. Dr. Burdock is a Diplomate of the American Board of
Toxicology, a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and is a
member of the American Chemical Society, the Society for Regulatory
Toxicology and Pharmacology, the Society of Toxicology, the American
College of Toxicology and the Institute of Food Technologists
(Professional Member status).
 Ray A. Matulka, Ph.D. is the assistant director of
toxicology at Burdock Group. Matulka has more than a decade of
experience in the analysis of toxicity data and conducting safety and
risk assessments. He earned his doctorate in toxicology from the Medical
College of Virginia, and has post-doctoral experience at both Boston
University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina. He
has industry experience as senior genetic toxicologist at Genesys
Research in North Carolina and at the Nebraska Dept. of Environmental
Control. He is co-author of two book chapters and has authored 20
publications since obtaining his doctoral degree. Matulka has experience
presenting information to the FDA, USDA and EPA. Among other
responsibilities, Matulka is accountable for the development of
consumption analysis and reporting, and offers guidance in strategic
scientific business planning and critical decision making to Burdock
Group clients in the food ingredient, health and nutrition industries.
* Each registration fee provides access from one log-on location;
however, companies can choose to have as many participants as desired in
the room participating in the live Webinar. |
