Reference doses and PAL - What comes next?

The role of reference doses in PAL decision making

Online - 3 November 

Join our complimentary webinar as we dive into references doses, risk-based decision making and a retailer perspective from M&S.

 

As the UK moves towards greater alignment with Codex approaches to allergen management, reference doses are likely to become an increasingly important part of the conversation around Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL). But what could this mean in practice for food businesses, retailers and their supply chains?

Join us on 3 November at 2.30pm (GMT) for this complimentary webinar as we discuss the role of reference doses in PAL decision making, followed by a Q&A with Ash Stretton (Food Regulatory Affairs Manager) from M&S on the practical realities of managing allergen information and supporting consumers. 


What this webinar will cover:

  • The role reference doses could play in PAL decision making
  • When reference doses can be used and when they should not
  • The challenges of applying a risk-based approach across the supply chain
  • The practical considerations for retailers and manufacturers
  • What this could mean for the future of PAL and consumer confidence
  • Q&A with M&S on how they manage PAL across a complex supply chain, multiple stores and food service provision

Who should attend?


This webinar is ideal for anyone involved in assessing the supply chain of ingredients, including quality and technical professionals, regulatory affairs, food manufacturers, retailers and food service businesses.

 

Our speakers

 

 

 

 Barbara Hirst - Senior Food Safety and Quality Consultant

Barbara is widely recognised as an expert in allergen management. With over 20 years’ experience and a strong analytical background, she advises food manufacturers on effective cleaning validation studies. She works closely with clients to understand allergen control challenges, providing targeted support through factory visits and training. Having worked with numerous food manufacturing and catering clients, Barbara brings a practical, solutions-focused approach to allergen management.

RSSL Allergen Communications seminar Speaker Ash Stretton

 

 

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Ash Stretton – Food Regulatory Affairs Manager (Central Technical Operations), M&S 

Ash has over 15 years of experience in the food industry, working across production, operations, process, quality, technical, regulatory affairs and legal in both manufacturing and retail. He currently leads food regulatory and compliance activities at M&S and is a former Chair of the IFST Regulatory Group, a Fellow of the Institute, a Registered Food Safety Principal and a Chartered Scientist. 

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