Wednesday23Mar 2016
Chapman Phytosanitary Irradiation Forum
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PST
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:
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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