Topics will cover:  

• Food safety incidents and challenges from a Food Standards Agency perspective
• Update on food safety standards (BRCGS and SALSA)
• Food safety and quality culture update and what drives behaviours
• A food hypersensitivity challenge with a question and answer session with two manufacturers on how they manage allergens
• Food safety practices from the retailer’s perspective
• Hygienic practices for listeria control in factories
• Importance of hygienic design (HD) with a question and answer session with two manufacturers on HD best practice

Who should attend?  Registration for this event is aimed at new and existing food and drink manufacturers based in Wales, including industry professionals who work in food safety, technical, new product development and/or auditing job roles within their organisations.

Registrations are limited to four individuals per organisation/department. If your group exceeds this limit, additional attendees may be placed on a reserve list. Should this happen, we’ll notify you by email.

Student registrations: Spaces for student attendance are limited. If you would like to register your interest, please email the marketing team at ZERO2FIVEmarketingProtected mail-address@cardiffmet.ac.uk who will provide further information on eligibility criteria to attend.

Registration closing date: 07 January 2026