Enhancing Food Safety through Advanced Speciation Analysis

The science of elemental speciation is rapidly gaining traction, underscoring its critical role in safeguarding public health and ensuring regulatory compliance in food safety. Elemental speciation involves the precise identification and quantification of different chemical forms of elements within food substances, a practice that has profound implications for understanding the nutritional value, toxicity, and bioavailability of elements in our diet. As global food regulations evolve and consumer awareness heightens, the demand for rigorous and sophisticated analytical approaches in food testing has never been more acute.

This webinar is structured across two segments, each designed to provide an in-depth perspective on the multifaceted dimensions of food speciation analysis.

What You'll Learn:

• An in-depth understanding of the current regulatory framework surrounding food speciation and its implications for the food industry.
• The emerging challenges in food sample speciation and the comprehensive strategies developed to tackle these issues effectively.
• A thorough exploration of Agilent's technological advancements, focusing on how HPLC and ICP-MS systems are being leveraged to set new standards in food safety analysis.
• Insightful case studies highlighting real-world applications of advanced speciation techniques and their impact on ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.

Who Should Attend:

• Food Scientists and Technologists keen on updating their knowledge on the latest trends and technologies in food speciation.
• Regulatory Affairs Specialists looking for a clearer understanding of current and upcoming regulatory requirements.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Personnel aspiring to enhance their methodologies and compliance strategies in food safety.
• Laboratory Managers and Analysts seeking to advance their technical skills and analytical capabilities in food testing.
• Research Scientists and Academics aiming to deepen their research and teaching in the domain of food safety and analysis.

Presenter: Ms. Jyoti Sindhu (Assistant Director - Lab and Business Unit Manager, Eurofins Analytical Services India Pvt. Ltd.)

Ms. Jyoti brings over 17 years of expertise in food safety, contaminants analysis, and quality assurance. Holding an M.Sc. in Food Technology, she has a robust background in elemental analysis, underpinning her commitment to ensuring food safety and managing contaminants through rigorous quality testing. Her skills extend beyond the laboratory, encompassing global client management, regulatory compliance, and a thorough understanding of ISO 17025:2017 standards. Currently, she is making significant contributions to the field as the Business Unit Head for Eurofins Analytical Services India, located in Bangalore, India.

Presenter: Dr. Vinay Jain (Food Workflows Commercialization Lead, Agilent Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.)

Dr. Vinay Jain is working as the CoE Manager and Country Food Workflow Commercialization Lead at Agilent Technologies International. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and has more than 33 years of analytical and research experience in spectroscopic and mass spectrometry techniques. His specialization includes the development and validation of new analytical methods in accordance with regulatory guidelines. He has completed over 28 research projects with various national and international research and regulatory organizations. He holds two patents, has published 59 research papers, contributed two chapters to international handbooks, and authored 15 Agilent application notes. He received the Agilent TechInnovation Award in 2020 and 2022 for providing end-to-end workflow solutions. One of his innovations on LC-ICPMS was selected for the Winter Plasma Conference, and two were selected for the European Winter Plasma Conference for poster presentations.