The BC Food Protection Association would like to present:
SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES
You are invited to attend our educational Summer Webinar Series through the Zoom platform! Learn more about product identification through barcodes, and have a refresher on Health Canada's labelling and packaging regulations.
Webinar #2:
Understanding Product Identification Through Barcodes and a Review of Health Canada's Labelling and Packaging Regulations
Barcodes and Beyond
Speaker: Alain Picard, Advisor with the Community Engagement Team, GS1 Canada
Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Time: 5:00-6:15 pm PT
Location: via Zoom*
*The Zoom link will be available in a separate email closer to the event date to those who have registered for the webinar event.
Speaker bio: Alain is an Advisor with the Community Engagement team at GS1 Canada. This new division was created in early 2022 with the main objective of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs get their products to market quickly and efficiently. Part of his mandate is to work closely with Trade Associations and Educational Institutions alike. The goal being to support, educate and familiarize their members with GS1 Global Standards emphasizing the importance of minimizing start up and scale up hurdles along the way. As a previous business owner in Wholesale Packaging & Distribution, he truly enjoys sharing his experience and building relationships which bodes well in this role.
Summary:
Barcodes and Beyond
Barcodes are everywhere - from the food we buy, to the clothes we wear. This session will demystify barcodes by explaining why unique product identification is key in getting your products to market quickly and efficiently. Whether you are selling your product on a website, through a retailer or an online marketplace, proper identification and relevant quality data is key. Having an authentic barcode and necessary resources will help you navigate regulatory and trading requirements while ensuring you are in conformity with trading partners. We will also dive into business and sector specific requirements and review Health Canada packaging/labelling regulations.
Registration Rates*:
$10 for BCFPA Members
$5 for BCFPA students/retired
$15 for Non-Members
Rates will increase by $5 after July 23rd.
Click here to view the poster
Summer Webinar Series Schedule:
Webinar #1 - THURSDAY, JULY 11TH - 5:00-6:15 pm PT
Risk Assessment Strategies in Food Manufacturing Plants: What Can We Do Better to Control Pathogens and Allergens?
Topic: Risk Assessment Focusing on Pathogen Control and Allergens
Webinar #2 - TUESDAY, JULY 30TH - 5:00-6:15 pm PT
Understanding Product Identification Through Barcodes and a Review of Health Canada's Labelling and Packaging Regulations
Topic: Barcodes and Beyond
For more information and to register, visit our website: https://www.bcfoodprotection.ca
If you would like to sponsor our event and have your logo (or ad) shown during our event, contact us today to discuss options.
Registrants are welcome to send in their questions to our webinar speaker ahead of time - you can email your questions to us or post your questions in the chat during our virtual Zoom webinar!
Contact us:
info@bcfoodprotection.ca
