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Food safety is a matter of widespread societal concern, necessitating the proactive prevention and control of hazards from production to consumption. To address this imperative, the implementation of chemical and microbiological risk assessment studies is considered the most effective and viable tool for providing scientific evidence to support risk-based food safety management. The international conference on "Application of Chemical and Microbiological Risk Assessment in Ensuring Food Safety," jointly organized by the National Institute for Food Control (NIFC) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), is the highly anticipated scientific event for sharing the most modern risk assessment approaches and methodologies, as well as research supporting food safety assurance.

Anticipated Highlights:

1. Sharing Advanced Methodological Approaches: The conference will present contemporary food safety risk assessment approaches and methods, sharing both international and domestic practical experiences and applications. Sessions will delve into advanced tools such as Probabilistic Modelling in exposure assessment, the application of Korea's Total Diet Study (TDS), and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in risk assessment.

2. Guidance on Risk-Based Management: The conference program has compiled abstracts from 55 valuable national and international scientific studies, ranging from analytical method development to risk assessment and risk management support research. The reports focus on transitioning towards a risk-based food inspection and control system, providing strategic direction for modernizing the national food safety management framework in line with international practices.

3. High-Quality Presenters: The conference brings together presentations from leading global and Vietnamese scientists in the fields of food testing and risk assessment.

    + International experts from prestigious institutions include: Dr. Ock Jin Paek from the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) presenting on the Total Diet Study (TDS); Dr. Denise Bloch from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) introducing modern approaches in risk assessment; Dr. Pavel Z. Shur and Dr. Dmitrii Suvorov from the Federal Scientific Center for Medical and Preventive Health Risk Management Technologies (FBSI), Russia, sharing applications of mathematical methods and toxicity research in risk assessment; and Dr. Michelle Riblet from Ireland's Sustainable Food Systems Ireland (SFSI) providing practical examples of risk-based control measures.

+ Domestic presenters include Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Cao Son (NIFC) presenting on Data Digitalization for Food Safety Risk Assessment; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Dinh (SAFEGRO Project Expert) discussing the orientation for modernizing the national food safety management system; and Dr. Dang Xuan Sinh (ILRI) introducing a risk-based approach to enhance assessment and intervention in food safety for traditional food chains in Vietnam and the region.

    + The conference also features presentations from early-career researchers, postgraduate students, and undergraduates from various universities and research institutes.

The National Institute for Food Control (NIFC) is the highest-level food testing facility in the public health sector and the leading agency under the Ministry of Health for Food Testing and Risk Assessment. NIFC is actively undertaking risk assessment tasks to serve evidence-based food safety management. The establishment of the Vietnam Food Safety Risk Assessment Center (VFSA) under NIFC in July 2024 marks a significant step towards a coordinated, scientific approach to lead risk assessment in Vietnam. This conference affirms the strong commitment of regulatory bodies to using science to protect public health.

With its in-depth content, high scientific value, and strategic importance, the international conference "Application of Chemical and Microbiological Risk Assessment in Ensuring Food Safety" promises to deliver valuable knowledge and experience, making a significant contribution to the mission of protecting, caring for, and improving public health.

We cordially invite you to attend the conference at the National Institute for Food Control (65 Pham Than Duat, Phu Dien Ward, Hanoi) on December 18th and 19th, 2025.

Please find the workshop-related documents at: https://nifc.gov.vn/tin-tuc-khoa-hoc/hoi-thao-quoc-te-post3540.html?gidzl=y1g_8iN8Vo7m1hebmjDt8_uAjY3KqdHowGAsT8Y492MwLxCXYT5pAhu3uNlRqIH-wmUpApO4uFGpnS9p8m

 

For further details, please contact the Organizing Committee at: vfsa@nifc.gov.vn .