Scientists from international agencies, governments, health and research institutions, and industry organizations will convene at the 5th Asian Conference on Food and Nutrition Safety (ACFNS), slated on 3-7 November 2008 at Shangri-La’s Mactan, Cebu, Philippines.

The International Life Science Institute (ILSI) Southeast Asia Region and the Philippines Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute jointly organize the 5th ACFNS, with the theme “Science-based Solutions - Sustainable Actions.” The conference will focus on emerging global challenges, food and nutrition issues, and ways of harnessing new technologies for sustainable actions to secure safer and better food supply.

At about the same time and venue, a Pre-Conference Satellite Symposium on Biotechnology and Nutritionally Enhanced Food and Crops will be held on 3-4 November 2008 to complement the main conference. The symposium will present updates on recent scientific developments and applications as well as regulatory issues on safety and nutritional assessments of nutritionally enhanced biotech-derived crops and products.

To learn more about the conference, download its brochure at http://www.bic.searca.org/events/2008/5thACFNS_nov2008.pdf or poster at http://www.bic.searca.org/events/2008/5thACFNSPoster.jpg.

Further details may be also viewed at the following websites:

5th ACFNS Conference Website:
http://www.ilsiacfns2008.com/

Pre-Conference Satellite Symposium on Biotechnology and Nutritionally Enhanced Food and Crops:
http://www.ilsiacfns2008.com/s_index.php. (Rochella B. Lapitan, SEARCA BIC)

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Jenny A. Panopio
Special Project Coordinator & Network Administrator
Biotechnology Information Center
SEAMEO SEARCA
College, Laguna 4031
Email: jap at agri.searca.org
Tel: (63-49)536-2290 loc 169 or 406
Tele/Fax: (63-49)536-4105
URL: www.bic.searca.org