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Program
Conference on Infant and Young Child Nutrition: An International Perspective on Current Scientific, Policy and Regulatory Issues
February 23, 2004
China National Children’s Center (Guan Yuan), No. 43, Ping An West St., Beijing, China, 100035
Objective: This conference aims to provide participants with a global overview on a range of scientific, policy and regulatory developments specific to infant and young child (0-3 years) feeding.
8.30 Registration
9.00 Announce the Conference Opening, Mrs. Zhao Shun-Yi, Director-General, CNCC
9.05 Welcoming Remarks by Leader from China All Women’s Federation, IFM, CNCC
Panel Discussions
Chair: Mr. Marc de Skowronski, IFM President
Moderator: Ms. Jing Hong, Director, CNCC Nutrition and Health Research Center
9.15 International Overview: How Science Shapes the Regulatory Environment
Chinese MOH: Policy Assurance for China Infant and Child Nutrition
Mrs. Zhang De-Ying, Director of Children Division, MCH Dept., Ministry of Health
EU Perspective: Mr. Basil Mathioudakis, Deputy Head of Unit, Food Law and Biotechnology, Health and Consumer Protection Directorate General, European Commission
AQSIQ Perspective: Mrs. Liu Chun-Yan, Products Supervision Dept. at Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine
US Industry Perspective: Dr. John Wallingford, PhD., AVP, Regulatory Affairs and Market Compliance, Wyeth Nutrition
Question and Answer Session
10.45 Coffee Break
11.00 Food Safety
Risk Perception and the Role of the WHO – Dr. Peter Ben Embarek, Scientist, Food Safety Department, WHO
Food Safety – Mr. Wang Qian-Hu, Director of Claim and Legal Affairs Dept. at China Consumer Association
Question and Answer Session
11.45 Food Fortification and Feeding Challenges
Deviation in Infant and Young Child Feeding in China and GB/Label for Infant and Child Food – Mr. Ding Zong-Yi, Beijing Paediatric Research Institute
Innovative Micronutrient Initiatives in Asia – Dr. Vinodini Reddy, Nutrition Consultant, National Institute of Nutrition of India
Question and Answer Session
12.45 Luncheon
2:00 Importance of Complementary Feeding Practices
The Importance of Establishing Healthy Eating Habits in the First Two Years of Life – Dr Kathleen Reidy, Director of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs, Gerber
How Infant Nutrition Influences Adult Health – Professor Song Pu-Ju, Beijing Medical University
Question and Answer Session
3.00 Recent Trends in Infant and Young Child Feeding
Trends in Complementary Feeding Practices – Dr. David Yeung, Ph.D., General Manager-Global Nutrition, H.J. Heinz Company
The Possible Role of IMF (pre- and probiotics) in Immune Enhancement and Allergy Prevention Among Young Infants - Dr. Günther Boehm, Director Infant Nutrition Research, Royal Numico
Importance of Product Innovation for Improving Infant and Young Child Nutrition – Dr. Guesry, Vice-President, Nestlé Research Center
Question and Answer Session
4.30 Closing Remarks
Prof. Chen Chun-Ming, Senior Advisor, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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