Wednesday23Mar 2016

Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PST
2016-03-23 08:30 2016-03-23 18:00 America/Los_Angeles Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum Go to event listing for more details: https://events.chapman.edu/14448 BK 404 Beckman Hall 404 - George Bush Conference Center Dr. Anurada Prakash prakash@chapman.edu

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BK 404

Beckman Hall 404 - George Bush Conference Center

General Public

Everyone is welcome to attend

Sixth Annual Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum 
March 23-24, 2016


Organized in cooperation with the USDA and the Joint programme of the FAO/IAEA, the objective of the forum is to increase understanding and use of irradiation as a phytosanitary treatment to enhance global trade and prevent invasive pests. 

Register now for this free event: visit this link » 

Over the past six years Chapman University has partnered with US produce industries and USDA APHIS PPQ to conduct quality studies on a variety of fresh fruit. This project is funded by a USDA FAS Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Grant and is designed specifically to assist in developing global markets. 

Forum topics will include: 
  • Orview of phytosanitary irradiation including technology, efficacy on invasive pests, effects on quality, consumer acceptance, and global use 
  • Export markets and opportunities 
  • US imports, preclearance and Port of Entry programs, recent and upcoming approvals 
  • Grocery industry success stories 

We welcome your attendance!
 

You can contact the event organizer, Dr. Anurada Prakash at prakash@chapman.edu.

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