The 2022 Parma Summer School is organised by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the University of Parma, the School of Advanced Studies on Food and Nutrition, and the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart to provide early-career researchers with an opportunity to learn from some of the most prominent experts in the field about food safety-related aspects of integrated food systems.

The event takes place from 28 to 30 September 2022.

The programme includes presentations and discussion groups exploring questions on risk assessment and risk management with special attention to food enzymes, health claims and food contact materials.

• Chapter 1: Risk assessment/Risk management of regulated products in the EU
• Chapter 2: Risk assessment approaches of regulated products at EFSA
• Chapter 3: Risk assessment at the crossroads of consumer safety and innovation in food production

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with experts through Q&A sessions, live polls and other interactive virtual activities.

The programme is available here.

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Who should attend?

The Summer School is primarily intended for PhD and early-career researchers, as well as other scientists, academics, and representatives of public institutions, non-governmental organisations and European agencies.

Participation is limited to a maximum of 300, including speakers and other experts identified by the Scientific Committee. A careful selection of registration requests will be made to ensure geographical balance and a fair representation of all stakeholder groups in the audience.

The deadline for registration is 30 June, midnight. Places are limited, so don’t leave it until the last minute!

Visit the below link for further information.

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