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GFoRSS aims to promote the dissemination of competencies related to Food Regulatory Sciences

GFoRSS is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in Canada and hosted by the Food Risk Analysis and Regulatory Excellence Platform (PARERA), a joint endeavor of the Department of Food Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences, and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF) of the Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada. GFoRSS aims to promote the generation and dissemination of knowledge and competencies related to food regulatory sciences, that is, the sciences underpinning food regulatory decisions as a multi-disciplinary field of food science, including, but not limited to, the application of food risk analysis and associated disciplines, the development of food laws and the assessment of economic impacts of food regulatory measures.

10/17/2026

Food Innovation Meets Regulatory Transformation: Unlocking New Ingredients for Healthier Diets and Economic Prosperity

On the occasion of World Food Day 2026, the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) brought together international experts to explore how food innovation, supported by regulatory transformation, can contribute to healthier diets and new opportunities for economic prosperity.

From plant-based proteins and innovative food processing technologies to unlocking the potential of traditional ingredients and recognizing the health benefits of non-nutrient compounds, the discussions highlighted the tremendous opportunities for innovation across food systems.

A central message emerged: Food innovation and the regulatory transformation needed to enable it must advance hand in hand. Science-based, predictable and innovation-enabling regulatory frameworks are essential to translate scientific advances into safe, accessible food products that benefit consumers, support industry development and contribute to economic prosperity.

🙏 Sincere thanks to our distinguished speakers and participants for their valuable contributions and for helping advance this important dialogue!

Our partners: Food Innovation & Regulation Network - FIRN Thailand; IPMI Institute – International Business School; Shanghai JSL Life Sciences Institute; Damin International; and Protein Industries Canada.

Full Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATdyYnDKgy0

10/16/2026

🌍 World Food Day 2026 | A Message from GFoRSS President Prof. Samuel Godefroy
“Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.”

On the occasion of World Food Day 2026, Prof. Samuel Godefroy, President of the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS), delivered a message ( Link to the message gforss.org) highlighting the essential link between food innovation and regulatory transformation.

He emphasized that scientific advances in food technologies, innovative ingredients and traditional food resources offer significant opportunities to healthier diets, food security and economic prosperity. However, realizing these benefits requires regulatory systems that evolve alongside innovation.

His central message: Food innovation and regulatory transformation must advance hand in hand. Science-based, predictable and innovation-enabling regulatory frameworks are essential to protect consumers while allowing society to benefit from scientific progress.

🎥 Watch the GFoRSS World Food Day webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATdyYnDKgy0

10/15/2026

🌍 CCFICS28 in Perth: Advancing Food Regulatory Cooperation and International Trade

The 28th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS28) is underway in Perth, Australia (12–17 October 2026), bringing together food regulators and international experts to advance science-based food control and facilitate safe and fair international food trade.

The meeting has already achieved significant progress, with two important texts supported for adoption at Steps 5/8:

* Agenda Item 9 – Guidance on Establishment Listings, strengthening transparency and predictability in international food trade.
* Agenda Item 5 – Consolidated Codex Guidelines on Equivalence, supporting regulatory cooperation and recognition of equivalent food control measures and systems.

Progress has also been achieved on Agenda Item 6 – Traceability/Product Tracing, with hopes of completing this important work during the current session.

Discussions are now focused on Agenda Item 4 – Guidelines on the Prevention and Control of Food Fraud, currently under examination at Step 7, with the expectation of reaching consensus and completing the text for adoption today.

The meeting continues to demonstrate a remarkable spirit of collegiality, constructive dialogue and international cooperation, reflecting the strength of the Codex consensus-building process.

The Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) is pleased to be represented at CCFICS28 through its President, Prof. Samuel Godefroy, participating as part of the SSAFE delegation.

10/14/2026

Strengthening Regional Codex Engagement: 55th Meeting of Arab and Near East Codex Contact Points

The 55th Meeting of Codex Contact Points from Arab Countries and the Near East Region was successfully held on 14 October 2026, under the chairmanship of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for the Near East (CCNE) Coordinator.

Held within the framework of the Arab Codex Initiative, with the active engagement of AIDSMO LAS, CCNE, GSO هيئة التقييس الخليجية and the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS), the meeting brought together 53 national Codex representatives and regional experts to coordinate preparations for the 19th Session of the Codex Committee on Contaminants in Foods (CCCF19).

Experts from Egypt, Syria, Oman, Bahrain, and Iraq contributed to the review of key agenda items, sharing technical perspectives and supporting the development of coordinated regional positions.

The meeting highlighted the continued importance of the Arab Codex Initiative, with GFoRSS and its regional partners supporting stronger technical cooperation, more effective regional coordination, and greater participation of Arab and Near East countries in international food standard-setting.

10/13/2026

🌍 GFoRSS World Food Day 2026 | Food Innovation Meets Regulatory Transformation

Join our international virtual forum on Unlocking New Ingredients for Healthier Diets and Economic Prosperity.

📅 15 October 2026 | 🕚 11:00 AM GMT (90 min)

Scientists, innovators and regulatory experts will explore plant-based proteins, food processing, health claims and traditional ingredients, and how science-based, predictable regulation can bring them to consumers.

🎤 Our speakers:

Prof. Samuel Godefroy, President and COO, GFoRSS; Full Professor, Université Laval, Canada
Dr. Christopher Marinangeli, Director, Centre for Regulatory Research & Innovation, Protein Industries Canada
Prof. Charles Aworh, Emeritus Professor of Food Technology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof. Aman Wirakartakusumah, Rector, IPMI Institute, Indonesia
Prof. Pavinee Chinachoti, Acting President, IUFoST; Chair, Food Innovation & Regulation Network (FIRN), Thailand

Innovation creates opportunities. Regulation enables them.

👉 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WbheLsmThOgPG1bc1CTWw

🤝 Our partners: Food Innovation & Regulation Network - FIRN (FIRN) Thailand; IPMI Institute – International Business School; Shanghai JSL Life Sciences Institute; Damin International; and Protein Industries Canada.

10/12/2026

GFoRSS World Food Day 2026 | Food Innovation Meets Regulatory Transformation

Join our international virtual forum on Unlocking New Ingredients for Healthier Diets and Economic Prosperity.

📅 15 October 2026 | 🕚 11:00 AM GMT (90 min)

Scientists, innovators and regulatory experts will explore plant-based proteins, food processing, health claims and traditional ingredients, and how science-based, predictable regulation can bring them to consumers.

Innovation creates opportunities. Regulation enables them.

👉 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_2WbheLsmThOgPG1bc1CTWw

Our partners:
Food Innovation & Regulation Network - FIRN - Thailand, IPMI Institute- International Buisness School (IPMI),Shanghai JSL Life Sciences Institute , Damin International, and Protein Industries Canada.

10/09/2026

Strengthening Regional Coordination on Olive Oil Standards

A productive coordination meeting was held with Syria, Chair of the Codex Electronic Working Group (EWG) on Olive Oil Data Collection, bringing together the CCNE Regional Coordinator and Secretariat, the Coordinator of the Arab Codex Initiative (AIDSMO), and GFoRSS leadership.

Discussions focused on progress achieved by the EWG, upcoming steps, and opportunities to strengthen regional coordination in supporting the collection and submission of scientific data relevant to the ongoing Codex work on olive oil.

An important step toward reinforcing regional cooperation, scientific contributions, and effective engagement in the Codex Alimentarius standard-setting process.

10/08/2026

GFoRSS World Food Day 2026 | Food Innovation Meets Regulatory Transformation

Join our international virtual forum on Unlocking New Ingredients for Healthier Diets and Economic Prosperity.

📅 15 October 2026 | 🕚 11:00 AM GMT (90 min)

Scientists, innovators and regulatory experts will explore plant-based proteins, food processing, health claims and traditional ingredients, and how science-based, predictable regulation can bring them to consumers.

Innovation creates opportunities. Regulation enables them.

👉 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WbheLsmThOgPG1bc1CTWw

Our partners:

Food Innovation & Regulation Network - FIRN - Thailand, IPMI Institute- International Buisness School (IPMI),Shanghai JSL Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), Damin International, and Protein Industries Canada.

10/08/2026

Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Food Regulatory Science

Representatives of the Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) met with Dr. Eva Inam Kayed Al-Zein of the World Health Organization (Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office) in Cairo on October 4, 2026.

The constructive discussions explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration in food regulatory science, promote science- and evidence-based regulatory decision-making, and support food safety capacity development across the region.

GFoRSS looks forward to continued engagement with WHO EMRO and to exploring opportunities for meaningful cooperation in support of stronger food safety systems.

10/07/2026

Regional Codex Coordination Continues Ahead of CCFICS28

The 54th Meeting of Codex Contact Points from Arab Countries and the Near East Region was successfully held today, 7 October 2026, under the chairmanship of the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committee for the Near East (CCNE) Coordinator.

The meeting brought together Codex Contact Points and regional experts to coordinate preparations for the 28th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS28).

Participants reviewed key CCFICS28 agenda items, exchanged national perspectives, and worked toward coordinated regional positions, with contributions from Egypt, Oman, Lebanon, Bahrain, Iraq, and Syria.

Held within the framework of the Arab Codex Initiative, the meeting reflects the continued collaboration of AIDSMO LAS , CCNE, هيئة التقييس الخليجية GSO, and GFoRSS in strengthening regional coordination and supporting effective participation of Arab and Near East countries in Codex work.

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