2026 Agenda

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DAY 1: THE REGULATORY FOUNDATION & PRACTICAL APPLICATION

規制基盤と実務への適用：課題と方法

TIME
SESSION DETAILS
9:00
Opening Plenary & Global Context
Welcome Remarks
• Motohiro EBISAWA, MD, PhD, Director, Clinical Research Center for Allergy and Rheumatology, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara National Hospital
• Asian Life Sciences Institute Network (ALSIN) and International Life Science Institute (ILSI Global)
• Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA), the Government of Japan
• Strategic Partner
9:10
Shaping the Future of Allergen Regulation
アレルゲン規制の未来を形作る
Japan’s 2026 Regulatory Transition
Highlights Japan's historical success and the strategic updates required for the 2026 mandatory regulatory changes.
Moderator: tba
Food Allergen Labeling in Japan: Historical Development, Unique Features, and 2026 Mandatory Transition
Motohiro EBISAWA, MD, PhD, Director, Clinical Research Center for Allergy and Rheumatology, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara National Hospital
Allergen Labeling: Operational Guidance for the 2026 Update
Hiroshi AKIYAMA, PhD, Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Hoshi University
9:50
Global Context: FAO/WHO Perspectives on Food Allergen Risk
Direct insights from the UN and WHO on science-based approaches to allergen risk, setting the global regulatory and public health agenda.
International Perspective: Science-Based Approaches for Managing Food Allergen Risks
国際的視点：食物アレルゲンリスク管理の科学的アプローチ
Kang ZHOU, Food Safety Officer, Food Safety and Quality Unit, FAO
WHO Perspective: Food Allergy in Asia: Emerging or Underrecognized Public Health Issue?
Gyanendra GONGAL, Regional Advisor (Food Safety), WHO – South-East Asia Regional Office
10:30
MORNING BREAK
午前休憩
10:40
Export Compliance: U.S. and E.U. Regulatory Shifts
U.S. FDA 2025 Allergen Labeling Updates: Practical Implications for Japanese Exporters
Speaker tba, International Regulatory Affairs Director (U.S. Market Expert)
European Union Horizon Scanning: Future Regulatory Trends for Novel Foods & Allergens
Speaker tba, European Food Safety Policy Specialist
11:20
Implementation in Practice: Labeling & Communication
Moderator: tba
When Law Meets Science: Lessons from Japan’s 10 ppm Regulation & Risk Assessment
Tatsuki FUKUIE, MD, PhD, Director of Allergy Center, National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD)
Communicating Residual Allergen Risks: From Precautionary Labels to Consumer Trust
Paul J. TURNERPaul J. TURNER, MD, PhD, Professor of Paediatric Allergy & Immunology, Imperial College London
12:00
Industry Leadership Showcase: Real-World Allergen Risk Management
Moderator: tba
SPEAKER 1 tba (15 min each)
SPEAKER 2 tba
SPEAKER 3 tba
12:45
Q&A
12:50
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
懇親ランチ
14:00
Clinical Frontiers & Emerging Threats
Moderator: tba
Tick Anaphylaxis and alpha-Gal Syndrome: A Global Clinical Perspective
Scott COMMINS, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine (video)
Determining Eliciting Doses: Key Data from Japanese Population Studies
Kyohei TAKAHASHI, MD, Chief, Division of Epidemiological Statistics, Clinical Research Center for Allergy and Rheumatology, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara Hospita
Edible Insects as Emerging Food Allergens in Asia
Sirinrat SRIKULNATH, Scientist, Institute of Food Research and Product Development (IFRPD), Kasetsart University, Thailand (tbc)
15:00
Innovations in Allergen-Free Product Development: Creating Safe, Market-Ready Foods
Moderator: tba
SPEAKER 1 tba (15 min each)
SPEAKER 2 tba
SPEAKER 3 tba
15:45
Q&A
16:00
AFTERNOON BREAK
午後休憩
16:15
Live Allergen Crisis Simulation Workshop
Workshop Leader:
Scott HEGENBART, Principal Regulatory Affairs Analyst, Conagra Brands, Inc.
Contributors:
Jasmine LACIS-LEE, President & Board Chair, Allergen Bureau; Technical & Regulatory Affairs Leader, MNAQ
Benjamin REMINGTON, PhD, Director, Remington Consulting Group B.V.
17:45
DAY 1 CLOSING REMARKS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1日目 閉会の挨拶と謝辞

DAY 2: INNOVATION, STRATEGY & SPECIALIZED TRACKS

イノベーション、戦略、そして未来

TIME
SESSION DETAILS
9:00
Opening & Recap of Day 2
オープニングと Day 2 の要約
9:05
Risk Science & Thresholds: Global Benchmarks and Implementation
Moderator: Jasmine LACIS-LEE, President & Board Chair, Allergen Bureau; Technical & Regulatory Affairs Leader, MNAQ
Harmonization of Global Food Allergen Risk Assessment: The Practical Application of Reference Doses
Benjamin REMINGTON, PhD, Director, Remington Consulting Group B.V.
From Science to Policy: Implementing Thresholds for Harmonized Operations and Enforcement
科学から政策へ: 調和された運用と執行のための閾値導入
Simon BROOKE-TAYLOR, PhD, Director / Principal Consultant, Brooke-Taylor & Co Pty Ltd., Australia
9:45
NOVEL PROTEINS SUMMIT - PART 1: FRAMEWORKS & FRONTIERS
Moderator: tba
Talk 1: Industry Framework – Global Frameworks & Current Approaches to Novel Protein Allergenicity Assessment
SPEAKER tba
Talk 2: Academic Reality Check – Processing & Novel Proteins: What We Know, What We Don’t & Emerging Observations on Allergenicity
Joseph BAUMERT, PhD, Professor & Director, FARRP, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Talk 3: Tools and Databases – Predictive Allergenicity: Proteomic & Bioinformatic Assessment Tools for Alternative Proteins
Phillip JOHNSON, PhD, Food Allergy Specialist, Food Science and Technology - Food Processing Center, Institute of Agriculure and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
10:55
MORNING BREAK
午前休憩
CONCURRENT SESSION A
FRONTIER SCIENCE & ADVANCED ANALYTICS
フロンティア科学と先端分析技術
From novel protein assessment to next-generation detection methods.
新規タンパク質評価から次世代検出法へ
11:05
NOVEL PROTEINS SUMMIT – PART 2:
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
Workshop Leader:
Clare MILLS, PhD, Professor of Molecular Allergology, University of Surrey
Contributor:
Melanie DOWNS, PhD, Assistant Professor, FARRP, University of Nebraska–Lincoln (tbc)
11:45
Science for the Future: Analytical & Risk Assessment Approaches
未来のための科学：分析とリスク評価アプローチ
Moderator: tba
Allergenicity Analysis in a Risk Assessment Context
Clare MILLS, PhD, Professor of Molecular Allergology, University of Surrey
Analytical & Risk Assessment Approaches (tbc)
Melanie DOWNS, Assistant Professor, Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP), University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Advanced Analytical Approaches for Complex Matrices
Hongbing CHEN, PhD, Professor of Food Science & Vice President, Sino-German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University
12:25
Q&A | Discussion
12:50
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
懇親ランチ
SESSION A AFTERNOON
ANALYTICS & TECH
分析技術&テクノロジー
From cutting-edge detection to strategic implementation
最先端検出から戦略的導入へ
14:00
Cutting-Edge Detection & Analytical Innovation
最先端検出技術と分析革新
Moderator: tba
Proteomic Reference Standards & Advanced Mass Spectrometry Applications
Michelle COLGRAVE, PhD, Deputy Director (Food), CSIRO; Professor, Edith Cowan University
Latest in Detection & Kits
Markus LACORN, PhD, Director of R&D Validation and Deputy Head of R&D Food and Feed, R-Biopharm AG
Diagnosing Food Allergy — Utility of Allergen Components
Eva SÖDERGREN, PhD, Nutritionist, Senior Manager Allergy, Global Medical & Scientific Affairs, ImmunoDiagnostics, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Phadia AB
15:00
FIRESIDE CHAT: Mass Spectrometry in the Real World—The Strategy Behind the Technology
ファイヤーサイドチャット:実務における質量分析―技術の背景にある戦略
Moderator: tba
PANELIST 1: tba
PANELIST 2: tba
15:20
Q&A / Wrap-up
15:40
AFTERNOON BREAK
午後休憩
CONCURRENT SESSION B
MASTERING ALLERGEN CONTROL: FROM VALIDATION TO SERVICE
アレルゲン管理のマスタリー:検証から提供まて
Practical frameworks for factory-floor validation and foodservice risk navigation
工場での検証と外食産業のリスク対策のための実践的フレームワーク
11:05
Manufacturing Reality Check: Cleaning Validation & Cross-Contact Control
製造現場の現実検証：洗浄妥当性確認と交差接触管理
SPEAKER 1: Senior QA Executive (tbc)
SPEAKER 2: Global Manufacturing Hygiene Expert (tbc)
11:45
Foodservice, Restaurants & Non-Packaged Foods: The “Unregulated Risk”
外食産業・非包装食品のアレルゲンリスク：見過ごされがちな領域
Moderator: tba
Speaker Panel:
Foodservice safety expert, clinician, regulator/consumer representative
SPEAKER 1: (Food Service/Restaurant Expert)
SPEAKER 2: tba
12:25
Q&A | Discussion
12:50
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
懇親ランチ
SESSION B AFTERNOON
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & REGULATORY HARMONIZATION
デジタル変革と規制調和サブタイトル: AI、スマートシステム、
Leveraging AI, smart systems, and regional frameworks for next-generation allergen compliance
地域枠組みを活用した次世代アレルゲン対応
Moderator: tba
14:00
Harmonizing Japanese Allergen Detection: Official Methods and Regional Alignment
日本のアレルゲン検出方法の調和:公式手法と地域標準の整合
Hiroshi AKIYAMA, PhD, Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Hoshi University
Harmonising Allergen Standards: A Regulatory Perspective from Thailand and Codex in the Digital Age
Dawisa PAIBOONSIRI, Standard Officer, National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (ACFS), Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand (tbc)
Smart System Solution: Data Management for Allergen Testing & Documentation
スマートシステム・ソリューション：アレルゲン検査および文書管理のためのデータ管理
Annette J. SAUER, PhD, Market Development & Product Manager, Food & Feed Analysis, R-Biopharm AG
15:00
AI, Digitalization & Smart Allergen Management AI・デジタル化とスマートアレルゲン管理
Speaker: tba
15:20
Q&A / Wrap-up
15:40
AFTERNOON BREAK
午後休憩
15:50
Panel: Frontiers in Allergen Risk Communication
パネル：アレルゲンリスクコミュニケーションの最先端
Moderator: Takeshi YAMASAKI, DVM, Ph.D., President, NPO, Science of Food Safety and Security, Tokyo (SFSS), Department of Agriculture, The University of Tokyo
Panelists: tba (Experts in communication science, regulatory affairs, consumer advocacy)
16:30
Closing Panel: Strategic Roadmap for an Allergen-Safe APAC
クロージングパネル：アレルゲン安全なAPACのための戦略的ロードマップ
Moderator: tba (Thought Leader in Global Food Safety Policy)
Panelists:Hiroshi AKIYAMA, PhD, Professor, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Hoshi University
Senior Official, Singapore Food Agency (SFA) (tbc)
VP, Food Safety & Quality, APAC, Global Food Manufacturer (tbc)
17:20
DAY 2 CLOSING REMARKS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2日目 閉会の挨拶と謝辞