Join PLC in Washington DC June 2 - 5th to make sure you are current on new and evolving regulations and industry trends. Keynote speakers and complete breakout sessions will be curated to bring key government officials, legal experts, and food industry leaders together to help you solve your labeling and compliance challenges. Last year we had 9 agencies present, and over 50 government and industry experts speaking on over 40 different labeling topics!
Hear from government regulators, learn from industry experts and attorneys, get up-to-speed on the latest rule-making, keep up with trends, and network with old friends and new colleagues. Building knowledge and finding solutions are forefront in this collaborative and discussion-oriented format.
You can't afford to miss this 2024 Food Label Conference, all while enjoying Washington DC in June!
ATTENDEE TITLES
REPRESENTATIVE COMPANIES
Manager of Regulatory Affairs
Labeling Specialist
Registered Dietitian
Food Scientist
Regulatory & Documentation Specialist
Director - Quality and Food Safety
Specification & Compliance Manager
Senior Counsel
Research and Development
Director Marketing/New Products
CEO/ President
QA Supervisor
HACCP and Labeling Coordinator
Technical Services Manager
Marketing Manager
Packaging and Compliance Specialist
Document Management Specialist
Director - Technical Services
Plant Operations Manager
Director of Food Labeling
Director of Food Safety and Quality
Staff Attorney
Managing Partner
Director - Foods and Supplements
Sr. VP Business Development & Finance
Product Development Manager
Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Director
Nutrition & Regulatory Specialist
Senior Director - Nutrition
Food Safety Manager
Ahold Delhaize
Albertsons/Safeway
Alston & Bird LLP
Amazon.com
Ambassador Meat
American Soy Prod.
Amin Talati Wasser.
Applegate
At Last Gourmet
Aunt Millie's Bakeries
Bar-S Foods a Sigma
Bell & Evans
Bellisio Foods
Bonduelle Fresh
Brakebush Brothers
Burke Corporation
Campbell Soup
Cargill
Chelten house
CJ Foods
CK Development Serv.
Clemens Food group
Columbus Craft meats
Cooper Farms
Covington & Burling
CTI Foods
Custom Culinary
Custom Made Meals
Direct Plus Deli Group
Don Lee Farms
Eddy Foods
FDA
FTC
Flagstone Foods
FONA International
FSIS/ USDA
FoodMinds
FoodNavigator-USA
Foodspace Tech.
FoodTrition Solutions
Fresh Mark, Inc.
Gamay Food Ing.
General Mills
Gerber Poultry
Godshall's Meats
Great Lakes Cheese
Greenleaf Foods
Griffith Foods
H-E-B
Harry and David
Home Market Foods
Hy-Vee Fresh Comm.
IHS Markit
Illes Seasonings
Indiana Packers Corp.
Iowa Meat & Poultry Inspection Bureau
John Soules Foods
Johnsonville
JPG Resources
JSL Foods, Inc.
JTM Food Group
Kellogg Company
Kerry
Keuirg/Dr. Pepper
Kiolbassa Provision
Kraft Heinz
Krogers
Label Compliance Sol.
Pilgrim's Pride Co.
Pillers Fine Foods
Plenus Group, Inc.
Pulmuone USA
Label Insight
Publix Super Markets
Lamb Weston
Litehouse Inc.
LKK (USA) Foods
Lopez Foods, Inc.
LPDS/ USDA
Lyons Magnus
Maple Leaf Farms
McCain Foods
McDonald's
Medifast
Meijer
Michael Foods
Mistica Foods LLC
Monogram Foods
Morinaga America
Nardone Bros Baking
Nation Pizza & Foods
NOP / USDA
Nestle
New Seasons Market
Newly Weds Foods
NAMI
NSF International
Oberto Brands
Orca Bay Foods
OSI Group, LLC
Pacific Inter. Marketing
Palermo's Pizza
Patterson TMP
Peapod Digital Labs
Peco Foods, Inc.
Pederson's Natural
Rembrandt Foods
Renaissance Food Grp
Request Foods, Inc.
Riba Foods
Reser's Fine Foods
Rich Chicks
Richelieu Foods, Inc.
Russ Davis Wholesale
Sanderson Farms
Saratoga Food
Sargento Foods
Seaboard Foods
Sigma Foods
Simmons Prep. Food
SK Food Group
Smithfield
Sovos Brands
Specialty Foods Group
Starbucks Coffee
Sun-Maid
Sweet Candy Co.
Swift Prepared Foods
Sysco
Tall Tree Foods
Target
Taylor Farms
TechLink International
TH Foods
Classic Jerky Co.
The Original Cakerie
The Suter Company
Trader Joe's
TreeHouse Foods
US Foods
Vanee Foods
Walgreens
Walmart
Wayne Farms
WG Provisions
World Variety Produce
Whole Foods Market
Add-On Training *
Sunday June 2
8:00 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Seminar Registration
USDA Labeling Basics **
FDA Labeling Basics **
Canadian Labeling **
School Lunch (CN) Labeling **
Main Conference Registration
Dinner Cruise of Washington DC *
* sessions subject to change
** optional; additional fees apply
Main Conference Day 1 *
Monday June 3
7:30 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am – 8:40 am
8:40 am - 9:30 am
9:30 am – 10:20 am
10:40 am - 11:30 pm
11:30 am - 12:20 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Main Conference Registration
Introductions & Welcome
TBD
FDA Regulatory Update *
TBD
TBD
Networking Topic Tables
Breakout Session 1
Breakout Session 2
Breakout Session 3
Cocktail Networking Reception
Distinctive Dining *
Main Conference Day 2 *
Tuesday June 4
8:00 am - 8:30 am
8:30 am – 9:20 am
9:20 am – 10:20 am
10:40 am- 11:30 am
11:30 am - 12:20 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Main Conference Registration
TBD
USDA Labeling Policy Update
Legal Perspectives on the Next Year *
Breakout Session 4
Networking Topic Tables
Breakout Session 5
Breakout Session 6
Add-On Training
Wednesday June 5
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
8:00 am - 11:00 am
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Continuing Conference*
Keeping the best of our recent conferences, we will have four unique 'Continuing Conference' sessions to keep you updated on the latest throughout the year.
September 2024, November 2024, January 2025, March 2025
* sessions subject to change
** optional; additional fees apply
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Nutrition
FDA
USDA
Marketing
Expert
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The Food Label Conference brings together government policy makers and industry experts in a collaborative exchange of trends, ideas and best practices. Our 7 General Sessions will take place over 2 half-day, live sessions on June 5 - 6, 2023. These sessions will highlight current and former government officials giving insight into government priorities and enforcement actions for the upcoming year. This event will also feature over 30 different different Breakout Sessions on specialized subjects to choose from, offering sessions for in-depth expertise-exchange and discussion.
Below is a list of planned preliminary breakout sessions:
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The Food Label Conference brings together government policy makers and industry experts in a collaborative exchange of trends, ideas and best practices. Our 7 general sessions will take place over 2 half-day, live sessions on June 3-4, 2024. These sessions will highlight current and former government officials giving insight into government priorities and enforcement actions for the upcoming year.
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FDA Regulatory Update *
Speaker TBD
Join us for a critical agency update of the latest FDA guidances, proposed rules, implementation, and food program reorganization. Hear recent updates on guidance statements, proposed rules, and FASTER Act implementation.
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USDA Labeling Policy Update *
Jeff Canavan, Labeling and Program Delivery Staff, FSIS, USDA
A key update from the Labeling and Program Delivery Staff (LPDS) on the new nutrition rule, expansion of generic label approval along with other policy changes, critical insights, and what to expect in the year ahead. Dialog with the labeling regulators for guidance on your most challenging labeling issues.
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Legal Perspective: Updates and Predictions for the Next Year *
Robert Hibbert, Wiley Rein LLP
Tony Pavel, Perfect Day Foods
Two leading DC legal minds share their perspective on expected regulatory changes, emerging trends and risks, food standard controversies, and marketplace trends and technologies.
* sessions subject to change
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Added Sugar Trends and Case Studies
Lisa Weller Ashton, Food Regulatory Consultant
Tracks: Nutrition, Expert
The definition of Added Sugar has been vastly debated since the publication of FDA’s final rule for nutrition labeling. Since then, the agency has continued to release additional guidance to facilitate implementation of the rules. This session will use examples and case studies to explain the FDA’s definition of Added Sugars, propose best practices for troubleshooting data collection, and highlight strategies for optimizing nutrition facts panel sugar declarations.
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Bioengineered Labeling (NBFDS) Update
Alexandria Fischer, Food Disclosure and Labeling Division, USDA AMS
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Expert
With mandatory bioengineered disclosure in place now for a full year, industry has begun to standardize best practices for labeling. This session will cover any updates and nuances to the specifics of the new rule, the options for disclosing BE status and plans for USDA enforcement.
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Canadian Labeling
Michelle Anstey, NSF International
Tracks: Expert
Understand new Canadian nutrition and ingredient labeling regulations and learn how they differ from labeling in the US, including the Front-of-Package symbol, Nutrition Facts Table and ingredient list formats, and allergen declarations. Discuss the subtleties of formulating products for Canada and some of the special issues that apply. Understand what resources are available to you to ensure your Canadian labels are compliant.
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Cannabis and CBD in Food Products
Jonathan Havens, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
Cannabidiol (CBD) remains in the news, especially since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA or the Agency) January 26th announcement that existing regulatory frameworks for foods and supplements are not appropriate for CBD, and that the Agency will work with Congress on a path forward. Despite this, CBD continues to be used in foods and supplements. Find out why CBD-infused products could hold both promise and peril, what we know about the science behind the hype, and what remains to be seen. Learn about the confusing legal and regulatory framework surrounding CBD, when and how the federal landscape in this area might change, and the rules of the road about adding it to food products.
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Carbon Labeling
Amaru Sanchez, Wiley Rein LLP
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
Consumers and investors continue to show increasing interest in environmental and sustainability commitments by companies, and the food industry has responded in kind. However, there are few widely accepted industry standards for many environmental claims such as “carbon offset”, “carbon neutral”, and “sustainable,” making these claims an increasingly frequent source of litigation by consumers, interest groups, and regulatory agencies. In this breakout session, the presenter will cover topics such as environmental claims (e.g., carbon offset, sustainable, climate-friendly) as well as the relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., FTC, SEC, FDA, USDA, etc.) involved. Additionally, the presenter will explore the role of certification bodies in this space and relevant scenarios to identify and avoid common pitfalls when making environmental claims.
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Child Nutrition (School Lunch) Labeling Overview
Trish Tung-Tayman, USDA Child Nutrition (CN) Labeling Program Office, USDA-AMS
Tracks: Nutrition, FDA, USDA, Expert
Discover the ins and outs of Child Nutrition labeling from the administrators themselves. Explore how CN labeling works and its advantages. Learn about the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) quality control program and the CN label application process. Find out where to obtain information and discuss some frequently asked questions.
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Clean Labeling
Kantha Shelke, Corvus Blue LLC
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
There is no regulatory definition for clean labeling. But the truth is, consumer demand for easy-to-understand ingredient statements and trustworthy labels isn't going anywhere. When it comes to meeting what consumers want, it is a lot easier said than done. This session will cover the technical realities associated with the concept of a “clean” label from an R&D and Regulatory perspective.
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Date Coding
Janis Hochstetler, Iowa Meat & Poultry Inspection Bureau
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Expert
What does that EXP 1/31/2025 really mean on that can of soup? This session will examine Terms, Consumer Expectations, Industry Standards, FDA and USDA Regulatory Requirements, Safety vs Quality, Shelf Life Studies and Resources all relating to food code dating.
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Dietary Supplement Labeling Nuances
Erin Taraborrelli, Source Nutraceutical, Inc.
Tracks: Nutrition, Expert
The dietary supplement market is constantly growing and more and more companies are moving into this space. Dietary supplement labeling differs from that of conventional food labeling in what you must include, the claims that are available to you, and other responsibilities for the brand owner. It is In this breakout session we will provide an overview of the regulatory requirements, challenges and common pitfalls in dietary supplement labeling, substantiation and the FDA and FTC’s role in regulating the dietary supplement industry.
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FDA Claims Best Practices/ Workshop
Katy Enright, Mars-Wrigley
Tracks: FDA, Marketing, Expert
Claims Workshop - Join this interactive session to test your knowledge about claims trending in the market and evaluate claim acceptability in a fun way. Bring your smartphone to participate anonymously and enjoy a session without slides!
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FDA Updates: Healthy Claim and FOP Labeling
Mason Weeda, OFW Law
Tracks: FDA, Marketing, Expert
In September 2022 FDA proposed to update the definition of “healthy.” Initially set in 1994, FDA found the current definition does not align with current nutrition science, federal dietary guidelines, and the updated nutrition facts label. This session covers the history of the “healthy” definition; what the proposed rule aims to accomplish; the impact this will have on food labeling; FDA’s next steps; FDA’s related research on a voluntary “healthy” symbol; and FDA’s research on a mandatory “front of pack” (FOP) labeling system.
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Flavor Labeling Trends
Lisa Cummins, McCormick Flavor Solutions | McCormick FONA
Tracks: FDA, Marketing, Expert
Flavor labeling tops the charts as one of the most common complicated aspects of product labeling. This session will cover flavor descriptors and the laws governing labeling and specific situations including food allergens, flavoring agents, ingredient classifications, flavor categories, organic, kosher and halal.
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FTC Advertising & Claims
Liz Sanger, Federal Trade Commission
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
Learn about the FTC rules on advertising and how they apply to your food package artwork and claims. Find out what the FTC's enforcement priorities are and learn the subtleties of online marketing and social media.
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Geographic Claims
Jesse Zuehlke, Prime Label Consultants
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
Labeling product with origin claims, geographic statements and imagery, or even references to culinary styles can be complex. This session will breakdown the various requirements from FTC and FDA, and recently proposed rulemaking from USDA. Learn important strategies for labeling origin and geographic claims, and understand key risks to watch out for.
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Legal Risks: Demand Letters and Litigation Trends
Ivan Wasserman, Amin Talati Wasserman
Tracks: FDA, Marketing, Expert
Plaintiff litigation and demand letters are becoming one of the primary risks to consider in developing product marketing strategies. Learn how to navigate the shark tank with this discussion of the current litigation landscape, how to best protect your company, and what to do if when your product becomes a target.
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Mandatory COOL Labeling
Sonja Jones, Food Disclosure and Labeling Division, USDA-AMS
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
Country of Origin Labeling is managed by the Food Disclosure and Labeling Division of AMS USDA, and required for retail labeling of a range of raw agricultural commodities. Learn how to determine if your products are covered and the labeling requirements, along with common FAQs to help fully implement your labeling strategy.
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Mexican Labeling
Phil Daniel & Fabiola Montero, TechLink International
Tracks: Expert
All Mexican labels were required to meet the latest food labeling requirements by 2021. We will discuss this substantial change and what shifted as a result of the new standard.
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Natural Labeling Complexities
Eve Pelonis, Keller and Heckman LLP
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
Understand the ins and outs of Natural labeling. Explore the differences between FDA and USDA definitions of “Natural”. Discuss the impact on retail, restaurants and customer perception, and explore the pros and cons of this contentious claim.
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NFP Calculations: Serving Sizes, DVs & Rounding Nuances
Fred Mosher & Michelle Liang, Prime Label Consultants
Tracks: Nutrition, FDA, USDA, Expert
Explore the integrity of the Nutrition Panel by understanding the differences between calculated and analytical methods of producing nutrient data. Discuss the various sources of nutrient data and how to apply them to determine serving size and daily values. Understand the nuances of FDA rounding rules. Includes a brief introduction to Prime Label’s EZ FormⓇ food labeling software.
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Nutrient Content Claims
Caitlin Diederich, Prime Label Consultants
Tracks: Nutrition, Marketing
Learn about FDA and USDA requirements for expressed and implied claims including common call-outs such as Low Calorie, Low Fat, No Added Sugar and High Protein. Explore relative claims and front of pack nutrient claims and the subtleties of their different requirements.
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Organic Labeling Update and Q&A
Erin Healy, USDA AMS National Organic Program
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
2023 marks what many are calling the most significant new rulemaking from USDA on the Organic Program since its inception. Learn about recently-published rules, including Strengthening Organic Enforcement, and how the changes may impact your own organic operations and labels.
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Plant-Based and Substitute Proteins: Naming and Regulatory
Brian P. Sylvester & Jessica O'Connell, Covington & Burling LLP
Tracks: FDA, Expert
As plant-based foods continue to gain ground in the U.S. marketplace, questions around lawful product naming and claims have captured the interest of FDA, stakeholders and Congress culminating most recently in FDA's publication of its Draft Guidance on plant-based milk alternatives, a particularly popular category of plant-based foods. This session will cover FDA's Draft Guidance, providing the legal POV on insights not just for plant-based milks, but more broadly for understanding how FDA will approach the issue of naming of plant-based alternatives more generally. We will also consider this draft guidance in the broader context of consumer scrutiny and litigation and share our views on best practices for managing risk for a range of plant-based foods and alternative protein products.
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Proposition 65
Michael Geibelson, Robins Kaplan LLP
Tracks: Expert
For products sold in the state of California, compliance with the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, or Proposition 65, is essential to mitigate litigation risk. Come and learn the important trends in claims, developments in court decisions and the clear and reasonable warnings requirements, and how your food or packaging and exposure to class action litigation may be impacted.
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Q&A on FDA Compliance
Jesse Zuehlke, Caitlin Diederich & Marissa Hagedorn, Prime Label Consultants
Tracks: Nutrition, FDA
Find out the answers to those nagging questions about your FDA labels. From product naming to claims and allergens, bring your specific questions to be answered by a PLC Consultant.
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Q&A on USDA Compliance
Emily Hendricks, Prime Label Consultants
Tracks: Nutrition, USDA
Explore the ins and outs of USDA labeling - such as product names and qualifiers; undefined RACC and nutrient claims; negative, uncured, organic and natural claims. Bring your specific questions on the subtleties of labeling to our industry and PLC experts.
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Sustainability & Environmental Marketing Claims
Sam Jockel & Rachel Lowe, Alston & Bird
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
Environmental claims are now ubiquitous in the marketplace and we’ve all seen a marked increase in litigation. Marketers are facing risk from regulators, NGOs, consumer class action attorneys, and competitors, even when they have vetted their sustainability-related product labeling and advertising. Marketers are also bracing for an update to FTC’s Green Guides governing environmental marketing claims. This session will cover regulatory and litigation developments, including recent court rulings and provide insights on risk mitigation.
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USDA Animal Production, Raising & Grading Claims
Emily Hendricks, Prime Label Consultants
Tracks: USDA, Marketing, Expert
Discuss the complexity of Animal Production and Breed Raising claims such as Cage-Free Poultry, Free-Range, No Added Hormones or Antibiotics, Humanely Raised, Certified Angus and others. Find out the latest in USDA grading claims.
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USDA Generic Approval
Celia Yau & Kirby Ham, Prime Label Consultants
Tracks: USDA, Expert
Find out the latest enforcement priorities, requirements and best practices for the expanded generic rule. Explore generic eligibility and compliance, and discuss enforcement subtleties with FSIS. Understand what you need to do to keep thorough records and discuss strategies to reduce risk.
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USDA Nutrition Library & FoodData Central
Kyle McKillop, Food for Health of People and the Environment Lab, USDA
Tracks: Nutrition, FDA, USDA, Expert
Hear from USDA to better understand USDA FoodData Central. In 2019 USDA instituted the most significant changes to 35 years of content in the Standard Reference nutrition libraries. Learn about the new structure, partner industry data, and how to use this public database.
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USDA Product Trends
Debbie Nece, Cargill Protein
Tracks: USDA, Marketing
Dive into the latest product name and claims trends in USDA labeling. Presented in a case study format, this session will facilitate discussion of trends, marketing innovations, and gray areas to be aware of.
Keeping the best of our recent conferences, we will have four unique 'Continuing Conference' sessions to keep you updated on the latest throughout the year.
September 2024, November 2024, January 2025, March 2025
Sunday June 2
6:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday June 3
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
6:30 pm– 8:30 pm
Tuesday June 4
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
* additional cost
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Dinner Cruise of Washington DC *
Sunday June 2, 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Enjoy delicious cuisine and live entertainment with a view of Washington, DC on this dinner cruise along the Potomac River. On board the elegant Odyssey cruise ship, choose from one of three exquisitely decorated glass atrium dining rooms or head to the open-air observation deck to admire the view. Dine on a delicious 3-course meal, then dance the night away or see the famous sites of the nation’s capital — like the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Reagan National Airport and much more under a moonlit sky.
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Networking Lunch Topic Tables
Monday & Tuesday June 3 & 4, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Network at lunch with experts and other conference attendees at themed topic tables. We will be designating some tables at lunch for affinity groups to discuss hot topics such as Clean labeling, Sustainability, Natural Claims, Canadian labeling, etc. Attendees can choose to join one of these tables for networking discussions.
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Cocktail Networking Reception
Monday June 3, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Network with PLC and other conference attendees during a complimentary cocktail reception. Join up into small groups afterwards and continue your conversations over dinner or stop by the headshot booth to refresh your professional image.
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Distinctive Dining*
Monday June 3, 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Take in the complete DC experience and get to know other attendees in small groups at some of our favorite local restaurants. We'll have a variety of cuisines to choose from and most are within walking distance from the hotel. Dinner is Dutch treat.
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Office of Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, CT
Office of Congresswoman Alma Adams, NC
Office of Congresswoman Grace Meng, NY
Trish Tung-Tayman, USDA-AMS, Child Nutrition Division
Erin Healy, NOP Division Director, NOP, USDA-AMS
Rosalyn Murphy-Jenkins, Director of LPDS, USDA-FSIS
Jeff Canavan, Deputy Director of LPDS, USDA-FSIS
Tammie Ballard, USDA-FSIS
Melinda Mallon, USDA-FSIS
Tawana Harrington, USDA-FSIS
Janice Fabina, USDA-FSIS
Kierra Lucas, USDA-FSIS
Cindy Watkins, USDA-FSIS
Hannah Filloon, USDA-FSIS
Sally Jones, USDA-FSIS
Beth McKew, USDA-FSIS
Paul Wolseley, USDA-FSIS
James Chisholm, IEPDS, USDA-FSIS
Robert Hibbert, Wiley Rein LLP
Tony Pavel, Perfect Day Foods
Kantha Shelke, PhD, Corvus Blue LLC
Brian P. Sylvester, Covington & Burling LLP
Patricia Phillips, Phillips Resources
Lisa Cummins, FONA International Inc.
Phil Daniel, TechLinkUSA
Joe Baumert, Director of F.A.R.E
Evangelia Pelonis, Keller and Heckman LLP
Sarah Levy, FoodMinds
Mason Weeda, OFW Law
Erin Taraborrelli, NSF International
Michelle Anstey, NSF International
Christina Bechtold, Prime Label Consultants
Jesse Zuehlke, PhD, Prime Label Consultants
Fred Mosher, Prime Label Consultants
Lisa Weller Ashton, Prime Label Consultants
Emily Hendricks, Prime Label Consultants
Celia Yau, Prime Label Consultants
* Preliminary list of speakers & moderators - typically we have over 40 professionals from government and industry presenting topics at the Food Label Conference.
PLC’s Private Label Partnership Program was created to maximize opportunities for Brand Owners to connect face-to-face with Private Label Suppliers at the annual Food Label Conference, the leading event for labeling and compliance professionals. We are excited to welcome a number of Brand Owners at this year's event. Stay tuned....
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USDA Labeling Basics
Sunday June 2nd / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tracks: USDA
Instructors: Emily Hendricks and Kirby Ham, Prime Label Consultants
USDA labeling can be very confusing with many different sources for rules, policies, and regulations. Stakes can be high with generic labels no longer having FSIS's stamp of approval. In addition, local inspectors are giving added scrutiny to labels, and the risk of Noncompliance Records is greater than ever. Learn the fundamentals of USDA labeling in this seminar which covers:
...and much more!
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FDA Labeling Basics
Sunday June 2nd / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tracks: FDA
Instructor: Lisa Weller Ashton, Food Regulatory Consultant
FDA label requirements can be confusing, and trends change at a fast pace. In addition to stringent content and wording requirements, food labels must also comply with size, color, language, and location rules. Claims are also a moving target with many subtleties in wording and design. Learn the basics of FDA labeling rules and keep up with the latest developments. Our content covers:
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Canadian Labeling
Sunday June 2nd / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tracks: Expert
Instructor: Erin Taraborrelli, Source Nutraceutical, Inc.
In this seminar, we will explore the complex and ever-changing world of Canadian food labelling regulations. Participants will gain an understanding of the regulations that govern the labelling of food products in Canada - the mandatory and voluntary label elements and how these differ from those in the US. Learn about recent changes such as the new Front-of-Pack requirements and Supplemented Foods Regulations, proposed changes and emerging trends in Canadian food labelling regulations. Understand the compliance and enforcement procedures used by Canadian Food Inspection Agency and identify strategies for ensuring compliance. This seminar covers:
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School Lunch (CN) Labeling
Sunday June 2nd / 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tracks: Nutrition, FDA, USDA, Expert
Instructor: Patricia Phillips, Phillips Resources
This is the essential primer to understanding how products qualify (or credit) for school lunch program regulations. Learn the what, how and why of CN Labeling and Product Formulation Statements in this full day seminar. Optional confidential review of your QC Plan. This training is relevant for new employees responsible for CN labeling, or for a company just exploring the school lunch market.
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Nutrition Labeling
Wednesday June 5th / 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tracks: Nutrition
Instructors: Caitlin Diederich, Taylor Hart, & Marissa Hagedorn, Prime Label Consultants
This comprehensive course gives participants a thorough understanding of nutrition labeling for retail food products under federal regulation - the result: nutrition labeling that meets federal requirements, helps consumers, and maximizes your product positioning. This seminar covers:
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USDA Generic Labeling
Wednesday June 5th / 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Tracks: USDA
Instructors: Emily Hendricks, Prime Label Consultants
USDA label approval procedures continue to evolve with a new rulemaking for generic label approvals. This seminar will review when you need to go to the USDA for approval and when you can do it yourself. It will also cover top hazards with label review and insider tips and tricks on how to manage the process to get to market faster. The three-hour session will investigate:
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Labeling and Marketing Claims
Wednesday June 5th / 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tracks: FDA, USDA, Marketing, Expert
Instructor: Lisa Weller Ashton, Food Regulatory Consultant
Ensuring compliance and substantiation of new product claims is challenging. Learn best practices from Prime Label’s visibility into emerging market trends, including ingredient claims, clean labeling, animal production claims, certifications, functional foods, and more. Participants will leave with an understanding of a variety of FDA and USDA regulated claims, and how they might apply to their own products. Our seminar covers:
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Mexican Labeling
Wednesday June 5th / 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Tracks: Expert
Instructor: Phil Daniel & Fabiola Montero, TechLink International
Mexico recently updated their food labeling requirements and all food labels should now be compliant with the latest requirements. We will discuss this substantial change where every food item has been updated to meet the new standard. This seminar covers:
...and much more!
* additional cost
Main Conference: June 3 - 4, 2024
$2,150.00 - Main Conference Registration
$2,350.00 - Late Registration (after May 15, 2023)
Add-On Training: June 2 & 5, 2024
$995.00 for Full Day Trainings
$595.00 for Half Day Trainings
Entire Package savings* of $400 for 4 full days (when booked together - use promo code: 4FULLDAYS)
* Limit one discount per attendee
Cancellation Policy
Standard Cancellation Policy: Any written cancellation(s) received before April 15, 2024 will receive a 50% credit note to any future Prime Label conference in the next eighteen (18) months, provided the full fee has been paid prior to or as of the date of the requested cancellation.
Cancel for Any Reason: CANCEL FOR ANY REASON protection guarantees a cash refund of 75% of your main conference and training registration costs paid to Prime Label Consultants. CANCEL FOR ANY REASON protection is optional and available for purchase at the individual level. Conference registration cancellation must be made 24 hours or more prior to the start of the Conference.
Grand Hyatt Washington DC
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