The business of quality assurance in the food production industry continues to be a global effort and driving force for excellence in food safety. In a time where technology has taken over as the primary avenue of operation for many industries across the United States and abroad, quality assurance relies heavily on people who hold food safety to the highest regard and standard. This 2-day, executive level conference on quality assurance in food production will bring professionals together, who are equally committed in upholding the highest standard of quality and level of food safety.

With the release of the UDI rule from the FDA in September of 2013, the regulatory landscape has changed for manufacturers marketing products in the United States, and device and diagnostic corporations have initiated UDI process implementation programs to meet compliance with new product identification and tracking requirements. Furthermore, geographies in the international setting such as the European Union and China are currently developing UDI regulations, similar to that of the FDA but also including market-specific rules for which the industry must proactively prepare for. This conference program will shed light on grey areas in UDI implementation in the US and internationally, and clarify compliance means via practical real-life case study presentations from the industry and insight from regulators and standard development organizations.

Reducing costs while maintaining innovation in packaging continues to be of top priority throughout the medical device industry as the healthcare landscape moves towards a customer-centric business model engaging the end-user throughout the product lifecycle. Engineers are tasked with the responsibility of creating innovative packaging that will protect lifesaving medical devices throughout the supply chain and lifecycle of the product while also reducing cost and remaining compliant with regulatory guidelines. This year’s conference will build upon the concerns of last year’s event by addressing the current concerns of packaging engineers through case studies, panel discussions and end user small group feedback