Conference 2012

Mycotoxins and plant toxins: Emerging threats and their impact on feed and food safety

 29th November 2012, Hilton Hotel Belfast

The Biotoxins in food safefood networks will hold a one day conference on the 29th November 2012 themed around ‘Mycotoxins and plant toxins: Emerging threats and their impact on feed and food safety’ at the Hilton hotel, Belfast. 

Mycotoxins and plant toxins in food and feed are considered a growing concern in food safety. The past few decades have witnessed significant scientific advances in this field especially in relation to limits and regulations for these toxins in food and feed as well as novel detection techniques for analysis and screening purposes. The widespread occurrence of these toxins and the threats posed by them demands the attention of the Biotoxins scientific community.

This conference will bring together researchers, industry and regulators across the Island of Ireland and further afield to discuss key topics of interest and concerns relating to the impact of emerging issues in relation to mycotoxins and plant toxins. 

Examples of Topics

  • Mycotoxins and plant toxins: Current and future concerns
  • New legislations
  • Animal and human exposure
  • Recent advances in detection techniques
  • Effect of climate change on food safety with a special focus on mycotoxins and plant toxins
  • Impact on local industry

Presentation slots are available for both posters and oral presentations. Abstracts can be submitted online by following the links on the left side of this page or alternatively send them to biotoxins@qub.ac.uk by Monday the 22nd of October 2012.  Further details on online submissions and conference registration will be advertised shortly. The cost of participation is £50 to non-network members and free of charge to members.  Membership of the Biotoxins Network is free and you can register by visiting:  http://safefood.ning.com

Registration

To register for the conference - Click here

The cost will be free to members of the safefood networks - http://safefood.ning.com

£50 for non members

Conference Draft Programme

To view a copy of the programme for the conference -  Click here

Discussions Groups/Break-out sessions

The conference will feature discussion groups, where there will opportunities to raise various issues relating to Mycotoxins and plant toxins.  Proposals should contain a brief description of the session theme and names of organizer(s).  To submit a proposal click here. 

Vendors/Exhibits & Poster Prize Sponsorship

The opportunity to exhibit will run for the duration of the conference and will be held in the exhibition area outside the main conference theatre where tea/coffee will be served.

The opportunity to sponsor prizes for the best posters on display at the conference is also available.

To register your interest or for further enquiries about either exhibiting or poster prize sponsorship, please click here.

Deadlines and dates

Deadline for abstracts – Monday 22nd October 2012 -  Now Closed

Safefood Networks Biotoxins Conference - Mycotoxins and plant toxins: Emerging threats and their impact on feed and food safety -  Thursday 29th November 2012

Conference Location

Hilton Hotel, Belfast is

-          A taxi ride from Belfast Cental Station

-          A taxi ride from George Best Belfast City Airport or Belfast International Airport

-          About a 5 minute walk from Belfast Central Station


View Larger Map