Ahead of the Curve: Managing Global Pesticide Maximum Residue Levels

4/30/24 2:00 pm to 4/30/25 EDT

Navigating varying pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs) is not just a matter of compliance; it is integral to maintaining product safety, consumer trust, and market access. Managing these regulations in a global market lacking harmonization presents several challenges for the entire food industry from farm to table. From tracking MRLs for multiple commodities and markets to understanding and applying complex deferral policies, companies must always be a step ahead to protect their reputation and mitigate risks. Join our webinar to explore these critical issues and learn actionable solutions to efficiently manage MRLs.

From this webinar, attendees will learn:

The critical role of managing pesticide MRLs in the food industry
Recent examples of violations and impacts
Why lack of harmonization creates barriers to managing regulations for multiple markets
Proactive strategies to streamline compliance management

Speaker:

Matt Lantz, Senior Vice President, Global Access, Bryant Christie Inc. Matt Lantz serves as Senior Vice President for Global Access for Bryant Christie Inc. (BCI), a U.S.-based, international agriculture trade policy consulting firm. He works to open foreign markets for agricultural commodities and addresses international agricultural policy concerns on behalf of BCI's clients. For 25 years, Mr. Lantz has worked to resolve phytosanitary, sanitary, tariff, labeling, and food additive issues. He is a leading voice on how pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs) affect agricultural trade. He also coauthored a book on pesticide MRLs, Declining International Cooperation on Pesticide Regulation. Mr. Lantz serves on USDA's Agriculture Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, which advises the U.S. government on agriculture trade issues. He earned his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and his master's degree from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.

Moderator: Adrienne Blume, Editorial Director, Food Safety Magazine

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