Biosafe's 10th Anniversary Seminar
in Finland
Join us as we celebrate a decade of excellence in food and feed safety assessment, and dive deep into discussions with industry leaders at our exclusive seminar in Helsinki on the 22nd and 23rd of May, 2024.
Speakers and experts
Pauliina Halimaa
Biosafe
Dr. Pauliina Halimaa, the CEO of Biosafe, stands at the forefront of biotechnology with her vast expertise in European legislation, microbial novel foods, and next-generation genomics. Her hands-on experience with bioinformatics and microbial testing has placed her as a leading consultant for clients navigating EU food and feed regulations. Dr. Halimaa's dedication is evident in her commitment to ensuring that those innovating sustainable food solutions find their products rightfully placed on global market shelves.
Ruud Bremmers
Regal B.V.
Ruud Bremmers brings over 25 years of experience in the additives arena, backed by his profound scientific and nutritional knowledge and long-standing connections with EU authorities and EFSA. His insights into the challenges and solutions post the implementation of the Transparency Regulation are invaluable for anyone navigating the complexities of food and feed regulation.
Alexandra Lensch
Evonik
Dr Alexandra Lensch, as Evonik's Senior Regulatory Manager, professionally handles microbial strain issues pivotal to product approvals and production processes. Her active participation in key industry working groups like the combined AMFEP/FEFANA/EuropaBio association underscores her role in shaping regulatory strategies for fermentation products derived from genetically modified microorganisms in food and feed.
Paula Pescador
Biosafe
Paula Pescador brings her background in biology and a wealth of experience in regulatory affairs to navigate the complexities of product approvals. As Regulatory Manager for Biosafe and former Vice President Regulatory Affairs for c-LEcta, and representative in key industry associations, her insights on obtaining GRAS status in the United States and the distinctions from EU authorisation are crucial for companies aiming for global market presence.
Juha-Pekka Pitkänen
Solar Foods
Dr. Juha-Pekka Pitkänen is the CTO and co-founder of Solar Foods, a company that makes "food out of thin air". The man who considers himself “more of an academic plumber than a scientist”, he is the mind behind a revolutionary bioprocess that makes a microorganism-based protein called Solein using CO2 and electricity as its feed. Taking research from the lab to the market has been a defining feature of JP's career.
Yolanda García Cazorla
EFSA
Dr. Yolanda García-Cazorla is a leading expert in microbiology, specializing in food safety and risk assessment. Currently serving as a Scientific Officer at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), she plays a pivotal role in drafting scientific opinions and guidance documents, shaping EFSA's efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of the European food supply chain. With a rich hands-on research experience dedicated to advancing scientific comprehension in microbiology and antimicrobial resistance, Dr. García-Cazorla brings a deep wellspring of knowledge and expertise to her field.
Jenny Makkonen
Biosafe
With her background in molecular biology and genetics, Jenny Makkonen excels in bioinformatics analysis, particularly in interpreting results within biological contexts. At Biosafe, she specialises in custom testing methodologies to meet EFSA guidelines, providing solutions for complex microorganisms and challenging samples.
Venue
Registration Details
- Register on 1 May at the latest.
- Limited availability with a maximum of 50 attendees.
- Registration fee: €500 per person. Include lunch and refreshments.
- Please provide your invoicing address and any reference or purchase order number upon registration.
- Note: We do not accept credit card payments. Invoices will be sent electronically to the provided billing address.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations are accepted until the 22nd of April with a full refund.
- No refunds will be issued after this date.
