Join the Alcohol Tax and Trade Committee for a presentation from Janet Scalese, Chief of the Non-Beverage Products Laboratory of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Ms. Scalese will update members on the latest information regarding approval of non-beverage formulas and demonstrate the TTB’s new on-line formula submission system.
Communications and Membership Committee
Monday, May 3, 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Co-Chair
Cynthia Astrack
Co-Chair
Miriam Maxwell
This committee will focus on FEMA communications such as website enhancements as well as efforts to recruit new FEMA members. Participation in this committee is a way for you to help get FEMA’s message out.
Consumer Product Companies Forum
Monday, May 3, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Chair
Edison Geromel
The Consumer Product Companies Forum examines issues that impact the use of flavors in consumer products. The Forum puts particular emphasis on intellectual property issues involving flavors. NOTE: Open to consumer product company representatives and FEMA committee chairs only.
Education and Training Committee
Monday, May 3, 11:30AM -12:30PM
Chair
David Tonucci
The Education and Training Committee will continue the development of FEMA’s education program which is expected to include at least one workshop and up to two webinars in the next year. Provide your input on how FEMA should provide education to our members.
FEMA Regulatory Affairs Committee
Sunday, May 2, 7:30AM - 11:30AM
Chair
Lorna Hopkinson
Vice-Chair
Mary Raukko
The FEMA Regulatory Affairs Committee or “FRAC” is the central location for domestic and international regulatory information affecting flavors and food ingredients. This meeting will include updates on global issues including the development of a community list of flavors in the European Union and food safety legislation pending in the U.S. Congress.
Flavor Labeling Committee
Monday, May 3, 8:30AM - 9:30AM
Chair
Kathleen Crossman
The Flavor Labeling Committee will focus on key issues involving bulk flavor and consumer product labeling. A representative of the National Organic Program (NOP) has been invited to update members on organic labeling issuing impacting flavors.
Program Committee
Sunday, May 2, 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Co-Chair
Robert Weeks
Co-Chair
Michael Natale
The Program Committee meets to select themes for future FEMA meetings. Join your colleagues in impacting future FEMA conventions and symposia.
Safety Evaluation Coordination Committee
Sunday, May 2, 11:30AM - 4:30PM
Chair
Kevin Renskers
The Safety Evaluation Coordination Committee oversees and prioritizes all safety activities of FEMA related to flavoring substances and new flavor technologies. Note: Open to Safety Evaluation Coordination Committee members only.
Science Committee
Monday, May 3, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Chair
Nancy Higley
The Science Committee will discuss scientific and technical issues relevant to the flavor industry. The meeting will include updates on the work of the Naturals Flavor Complex Subcommittee, the Exposure Subcommittee and the Analytical Subcommittee.
Vanilla Subcommittee
Sunday, May 2, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Chair
Craig Nielson
The Vanilla Subcommittee meeting brings members up to date on the most recent developments impacting vanilla. Guest speaker Hank Kaestner from Dammann & Co., will give a talk, "Sustainable Vanilla: Reality or Myth".
