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ICMSF and its members are involved in microbiological food safety efforts outside of annual meetings and ICMSF-associated events. Read on to learn about ICMSF and member contributions to food safety efforts and recognition worldwide.
ICMSF member Wang Jun honoured with CIFST First Prize21 November 2025
The ICMSF proudly congratulates Dr Wang Jun on receiving the prestigious First Prize for Science and Technology Processes from the China Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST).
ICMSF congratulates Katherine Swanson on FSPCA Lifetime Achievement Award8 November 2024
The ICMSF is delighted to congratulate emeritus member Dr Katherine MJ Swanson, on being awarded the prestigious FSPCA Lifetime Achievement Award.
ICMSF celebrates milestone of over 500 YouTube subscribers1 November 2024
ICMSF proudly celebrates surpassing 500 subscribers on its YouTube channel, showcasing growing interest and engagement within the food safety community.
ICMSF participation at the 18th Dubai International Food Safety Conference23 October 2024
ICMSF experts spotlight effective microbiological sampling at the 18th Dubai International Food Safety Conference held from 21 to 23 October 2024 in Dubai.
Michelle Danyluk honoured with Researcher of the Year Award19 September 2024
Dr Michelle Danyluk has been named the 2024 Researcher of the Year by the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) for her exceptional contributions to Florida agriculture.
ICMSF to participate in Dubai International Food Safety Conference26 July 2024
The ICMSF will have significant involvement in the upcoming Dubai International Food Safety Conference, to be held from 21 to 23 October 2024, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Marcel Zwietering, Roger Cook and Bob Buchanan received awards at IAFP 202419 July 2024
Three ICMSF colleagues were recognised for their achievements at this year’s IAFP annual meeting. Congratulations to all!
Leon Gorris awarded the IAFP Europe Food Safety Award30 April 2024
Congratulations to Dr Leon Gorris, who received the Europe Food Safety Award during IAFP’s European Symposium on Food Safety in Geneva, Switzerland, 30 April–2 May 2024.
Leon Gorris provided a Food Safety Training Course for FSSAI15-19 April 2024
ICMSF member, Leon Gorris, with support of other ICMSF members, provided the Food Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) staff and FSSAI expert committee members with training on Microbiological Risk Assessment.
ICMSF Workshop held at the Kenya Bureau of Standards - presentations available21 March 2024
Several ICMSF members presented during a workshop held at the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) on 21 March 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya.
ICMSF welcomes Anett Winkler and Ellen Evans as members14 March 2024
The Commission warmly welcomed two esteemed new members during their 57th annual meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya: Ellen Evans from Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, and Anett Winkler from Cargill, Germany.
ICMSF Annual Meeting 202414 March 2023
The members and consultants of the ICMSF convene annually. This year, a physical gathering took place from March 13th to 23rd in Nairobi, Kenya.
ICMSF workshop presentations and photos available14 March 2024
The ICMSF held a workshop about useful microbiological sampling and testing underpinning risk-based food safety management on 14 March 2024 in Nairobi as a side-meeting at CCFH54.
ICMSF experts are contributing to global food safety guidance and standard development12 March 2024
ICMSF experts at the 54th session of The Codex Alimentarius Committee for Food Hygiene held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11-15 March 2024.
Jeff Farber appointed to the "Order of Canada"2 January 2024
Congratulations to ICMSF ‘s Executive Director Jeff Farber for being appointed to the “Order of Canada” in recognition for his contributions to food safety.
The Latin American Sub-commission toasts the new year15 December 2023
The ICMSF’s Latin American Sub-commission (LAS) held a toast to a wonderful past year and a successful 2024.
DIFSC special session: ICMSF webinar - Advancing food safety with effective microbiological sampling plans15 December 2023
At the 17th Dubai International Food Safety Conference (DIFSC 2023) as special session, an ICMSF webinar was organised on 15 December 2023 with more than 200 attendees.
Michelle Danyluk now past president of IAFP19 July 2023
ICMSF member, Michelle Danyluk officially handed over the gavel to incoming IAFP President Tim Jackson at the conclusion of IAFP 2023 held in Toronto, Canada.
Fumiko Kasuga and Jeff Farber awarded at IAFP 202319 July 2023
Congratulations to ICMSF members Fumiko Kasuga and Jeff Farber, who both received awards at the IAFP 2023 Awards Banquet on 19 July in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Get-connected market organised at IAFP 2023, 17 July 202317 July 2023
The ICMSF hosted a get-connected market “Connecting IAFP Professionals on Food Safety in Africa Even Better!” on 17 July 2023 at the IAFP 2023 Annual Meeting held in Toronto, Canada from 16 to 19 July 2023.
IAFP 2023 pre-conference workshop on microbiological sampling and testing15 July 2023
The ICMSF presented a pre-conference workshop entitled “Microbiological Sampling and Testing: ICMSF Workshop for Food Safety Authorities and Food Business Operators” at IAFP 2023.
Peer-reviewed paper published on performance of Campylobacter criteria6 July 2023
Several ICMSF members published a paper “Effectiveness of an increasingly stringent microbiological process hygiene criterion to control Campylobacter in broiler carcasses”.
Nigel French obtained a King’s Birthday honour6 June 2023
Nigel French has been honoured for services to epidemiology, becoming a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Microbial Food Safety: Let us not forget the basics5 June 2023
Read “Microbial Food Safety: Let us not forget the basics” written by Marcel Zwietering for the International Life Sciences Institute Europe (ILSI Europe) on World Food Safety Day, held on 7 June 2023.
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