Webinar to discuss the impact of dietary chemicals on the gut microbiome
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released three publications reviewing scientific literature on the effects of regulated substances (residues of pesticides and veterinary drugs) and non-regulated compounds (microplastics) on the gut microbiome and health from a food safety perspective.
This upcoming webinar will present the main findings of these reviews, focusing on their relevance for food safety risk assessment. Following the presentation, a panel discussion will take place. Speakers will include:
Moderator: Catherine Bessy – Senior Food Safety Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization
Presenter: Carmen Díaz-Amigo – Food Safety Specialist, Food and Agriculture Organization
Technical panel:
Karel Callens – Senior Advisor, Food and Agriculture Organization
Marta Hugas – Independent expert. Former Chief Scientist, European Food Safety Authority
Sangeeta Khare – Research Microbiologist, United States Food and Drug Administration
Vittorio Fattori – Food Safety Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization
Yolanda Sanz – Full Research Professor, Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), Excellence Center Severo Ochoa, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)
The webinar will be held on 12 June 14:30 - 15:30 CEST.
To attend, please register for the event at this link