Jasmine Luan, graduated from Zhejiang University with a master's degree in Food Engineering, is now working as a regulatory affairs specialist in REACH24H. She possesses years of experience in food research and is well-versed in domestic and international food and feed regulations and standards. She can provide professional regulatory consulting, product compliance consulting, product registration, and other related services for enterprises.
With a law degree, a specialization in regulatory law, and additional specialization in international food law from Michigan State University (MSU), he advises multinational companies on food and life sciences regulation, including import/export challenges and sustainability.
His work involves direct interaction with regulatory authorities such as ANVISA and the Ministry of Agriculture. Gerardo has published internationally in journals in Europe and the United States and contributed to several books and specialized magazines about food production and Food Law. His main practice areas include regulatory compliance, legal advisory for food sector importers/exporters, and sustainability in food production.
As an ex-food regulator with a PhD(law) in Australia's food regulatory compliance framework, a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Janine brings 20-years of experience providing exceptional regulatory, legal and compliance advice across food product development in the FMCG sector. She specialises in identifying opportunities for competitive marketing with labelling and advertising claims and is a food fraud expert who has led domestic and international investigations, and pioneered research in this emerging field.
Erik received his Ph.D. in Toxicology in 2016 from Texas A&M University and has seven years of post-doctoral experience from Texas A&M University and the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. With fourteen years of molecular toxicology, medical oncology, cell/molecular biology and biochemistry experience, Dr. Hedrick has acquired extensive experience utilizing in vitro and in vivo molecular, biochemical, and analytical techniques as well as animal husbandry in the field of molecular toxicology and oncology.
He has published over 20 peer reviewed publications and has received a Merit Scholars Fellowship, National Institute of Health (NIH) Ruth L Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), and Early Investigator Research Award through the Prostate Cancer Research Program. He has presented at over 20 scientific conferences including annual SOT meetings.
Here at Burdock Group, Erik's role is to ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of a client’s product before it comes out onto the market. His experience in toxicology has equipped him with the toolset to understand the unique safety requirements for an ingredient and what tests are needed to demonstrate safety. He is also familiar with specific regulations pertaining to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within the United States as well as with the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) within the European Union (EU).
Just Food’s deputy editor, Andy is a journalist with 30 years’ experience, much of it in the business media. He has edited print and online titles in the UK covering general business, commercial property and international finance. Andy has also freelanced extensively for national and international magazines and newspapers in India, Hong Kong and the Middle East.
Gary Kennedy is a food scientist. He has 40 years experience in the food industry, working in roles in quality, development and production management before transitioning to a career as a food safety auditor, trainer and consultant. He has written codes of practice for smallgoods, cook chill, hospital catering, bottled water and the meat industry; and has advised both the Olympic Games and the Australian government on food safety matters. His business, Correct Food Systems works with many iconic brands, advising on Australian regulations, including importation rules, labelling and formulation.
Andrew Parshad is President, CEO and founder of Quality Smart Solutions, a North American compliance solutions provider offering regulatory and quality assurance services to comply with FDA & Health Canada brands and ingredients regulations in the categories of dietary supplements, foods, cosmetics, OTC drugs and medical devices. Andrew started Quality Smart Solutions in 2007. Since that time he and his firm have served over 2000 clients worldwide. Andrew started a second affiliate company, Quality IMPORT Solutions that offers import agent services into the Canadian market as a government licensed importer for foods, dietary supplements and medical devices. Andrew has established himself as a subject matter expert, mentor and industry leader in Health Canada and FDA compliance solutions.
With over 20 years of experience in fields of consultancy, business services, product registration & regulatory affairs in food, health and supplements, cosmetics and personal care product regulations of the UAE, Shafiq oversees the regulatory activities for successful product development, registration and commercialization. His expertise in aligning the brand requirements with that of the regulatory needs has helped Elegant Services establish long-term relationships with some of the biggest leaders, regionally and global.
Mathilde is a renowned food law expert in global alternative protein regulations. She holds an LLM in International Trade & Investment Law and a second LLM in Food Law. She sits on the board of several international vegan non-profit organizations and regularly advises her clients on food innovation matters from a regulatory point of view.