Hanoi, Vietnam
26/11/2019 – 27/11/2019
Pullman Hanoi Hotel
BACKGROUND
Micronutrient fortification of food has long been used as an effective approach to address malnutrition in vulnerable populations with a notable degree of global success. While there has been increased commitment towards fortification interventions in Southeast Asia over the last few decades, effective implementation and long-term sustainability of these fortification programs are often hampered by technical, regulatory and economic challenges.
As Southeast Asia continues to evolve in the dynamic landscape of double burden of malnutrition, it is imperative to review the role and strategies of food fortification to ensure effective progress towards reducing or eliminating micronutrient deficiencies.
OBJECTIVES
This 1.5-day seminar aims to:
• Provide the latest updates on micronutrient intake and deficiency, and regulatory status of fortification in Southeast Asia
• Provide guidance on building and translating data for evidence-based program and decision making
• Discuss the effectiveness of food fortification in eliminating micronutrient deficiencies in Southeast Asia
• Share SEA country experiences and industry perspective on effective delivery of fortified food
• Identify key issues and strategies to overcome fortification barriers
• Highlight critical factors and important considerations in program design and implementation in food fortification
FLYER
The flyer is available HERE.
PROGRAM
The program is available HERE.
PROGRAM & ABSTRACT BOOKLET
The program and abstract booklet is available HERE.
SUMMARY REPORT
The summary report is available HERE.
ORGANIZERS
ILSI Southeast Asia Region
ILSI Southeast Asia Region Vietnam Country Committee
CO-ORGANIZER
SPEAKERS' PROFILE
SESSION 1: ISSUES AND STRATEGIES OF FORTIFICATION
Dr. Regina Moench-Pfanner
Founder and CEO
ibn360
Singapore
Assoc. Prof. Pattanee Winichagoon
Senior Advisor
INMU
Thailand
Ms. Dora Panagides
Team Leader
Food Fortification Advisory Services
Landell Mills
Myanmar
Ms. Becky Tsang
Project Manager
Global Fortification Data Exchange
USA
Mr. Steve Orr
Partnership Coordinator
HarvestPlus
Vietnam
Dr. Siti Muslimatun
Coordinator
ILSI SEA Region Indonesia Country Committee
Indonesia
SESSION 2: REGULATIONS OF FORTIFICATION
Ms. Bui Hoang Anh
Official
Regulatory Affairs and Inspection Division
Vietnam Food Administration
Ms. Pauline Chan
Director
Scientific Programs
ILSI SEA Region
Singapore
SESSION 3: EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVE OF FORTIFICATION
Dr. Tran Thuy Nga
Head
Department of Micronutrients
National Institute of Nutrition
Vietnam
Mr. Geoffry Smith
President
ILSI SEA Region
Singapore
Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Trang
Foods and Refreshment R&D Manager
Unilever Vietnam
Ms. Wei Tang
Regional Head of Nutrition External Engagement (Asia)
Unilever China
SESSION 4: CASE STUDIES ON MICRONUTRIENT FORTIFICATION
Dr. Fabian Rohner
International Nutrition and Public Health Specialist
Groundwork
Switzerland
Prof. Visith Chavasit
Faculty Member
INMU
Thailand
Dr. Kyly Whitfield
Assistant Professor
Mount Saint Vincent University
Canada
Dr. Yukiko Nakanishi
Consultant
ILSI Japan CHP
PRESENTATIONS
Session 1: Issues and Strategies of Fortification
Revisiting Food Fortification Agenda in an Evolving Micronutrient Landscape of ASEAN
Dr. Regina Moench-Pfanner, ibn360, Singapore
Multi-Criteria Mapping of Stakeholders’ Views on Strategies to Reduce Micronutrient Deficiencies among Women and Children in SEA: The SMILING Project
Assoc. Prof. Pattanee Winichagoon, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU), Thailand
Key Considerations in Micronutrient Fortification Process: From Design to Implementation
Ms. Dora Panagides, Landell Mills, Myanmar
The Global Fortification Data Exchange: An Analysis and Visualization Tool for Industrial Fortification
Ms. Becky Tsang, Global Fortification Data Exchange, USA
(via Video Presentation)
Unlocking the Potential and Synergy of Biofortification with Micronutrient Interventions
Mr. Steve Orr, HarvestPlus, Vietnam
SEA Country Experiences: Current Challenges and Future Priorities for Fortification
Dr. Siti Muslimatun, Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L), Indonesia
Session 2: Regulations of Fortification
Updates of Vietnam Regulatory Status of Micronutrient Fortification
Ms. Bui Hoang Anh, Vietnam Food Administration, Vietnam
Updates of SEA Regulatory Status of Micronutrient Fortification
Ms. Pauline Chan, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Session 3: Experiences and Perspective of Fortification
Vietnam’s Experience: Current Challenges and Future Priorities for Fortification
Dr. Tran Thuy Nga, NIN, Vietnam
Beyond the ‘Big Five’: Micronutrients of Emerging Interest for Public Health and Strategic Considerations
Mr. Geoffry Smith, Essential Micronutrients Foundation, Singapore
Industry Perspective: Opportunities and Challenges in Fortification
Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Trang, Unilever Vietnam
Ms. Wei Tang, Unilever China
Session 4: Case Studies on Micronutrient Fortification
Iodine Deficiency: Epidemiology, Consequences and Reduction Strategies
Dr. Fabian Rohner, Groundwork, Switzerland
Iodine Fortification in Thailand
Prof. Visith Chavasit, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
Thiamine and Riboflavin as Key Candidates for Fortification in Southeast Asia: A Case from Cambodia
Dr. Kyly Whitfield, Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada
Introduction of Fortified Rice into the Canteen for Cambodian Female Workers
Dr. Yukiko Nakanishi, ILSI Japan Center for Health Promotion, Japa
Flour and Rice Fortification in Indonesia
Dr. Yuni Zahraini, Ministry of Health, Indonesia
BACKGROUND
Micronutrient fortification of food has long been used as an effective approach to address malnutrition in vulnerable populations with a notable degree of global success. While there has been increased commitment towards fortification interventions in Southeast Asia over the last few decades, effective implementation and long-term sustainability of these fortification programs are often hampered by technical, regulatory and economic challenges. As Southeast Asia continues to evolve in the dynamic landscape of double burden of malnutrition, it is imperative to review the role and strategies of food fortification to ensure effective progress towards reducing or eliminating micronutrient deficiencies.
OBJECTIVES
This 1.5-day seminar aims to: • Provide the latest updates on micronutrient intake and deficiency, and regulatory status of fortification in Southeast Asia • Provide guidance on building and translating data for evidence-based program and decision making • Discuss the effectiveness of food fortification in eliminating micronutrient deficiencies in Southeast Asia • Share SEA country experiences and industry perspective on delivering effective quality and compliance of fortified foods • Identify key issues and strategies to overcome fortification barriers • Highlight critical factors and important considerations in program design and implementation in food fortification
REGISTRATION
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ORGANIZERS
ILSI Southeast Asia Region ILSI Southeast Asia Region Vietnam Country Committee