IAFP 2012 registration now open

The International Association for Food Protection will hold IAFP 2012, July 22–25 in Providence, Rhode Island. Registration and housing are now open via the Association Web site at: www.foodprotection.org. IAFP Members will receive special reduced rates.

IAFP 2012 will feature over 800 technical papers, posters and symposia, detailing current information on a variety of topics relating to food safety. The quantity and quality of contributed presentations provide information on the latest methods and technologies available. In addition to the science-based presentations, the four-day meeting will include committee and professional development group meetings, educational exhibits, and an awards banquet.

The IAFP Annual Meeting has earned recognition as the leading food safety conference worldwide and is attended by over 2,500 of the top industry, academic and governmental food safety professionals. This broad mix of attendees includes professionals in quality control, processing operations, regulatory inspections, consulting groups, risk assessment, research and development, microbiological research, plant management, technical services and HACCP management.