Prevent the Recall: How to Avoid Pesticide MRL Violations and Steps to Take if One Occurs
July 16 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Prevent the Recall: How to Avoid Pesticide MRL Violations and Steps to Take if One Occurs
Pesticide-related compliance incidents continue to rise, and the stakes have never been higher. With thousands of pesticide maximum residue level (MRL) changes happening every week, the food industry faces a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. One misstep could mean product recalls, legal consequences, or loss of market access.
Join our expert-led webinar with Bryant Christie Inc. to gain key insights on how to prevent a pesticide MRL violation and what to do if one occurs.
Attendees will learn:
• What can be done to avoid residue violations in the first place.
• Recent examples of MRL violations and how similar issues can be prevented
• Immediate actions you should take if you receive an MRL violation notice
• Solutions to equip your team with real-time intelligence to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and ensure global compliance with confidence
Don’t wait until your company is facing rejected shipments or loss of market access – Register today to discover expert insights to help you safeguard your business.
Speakers
Matt Lantz
Senior Vice President for Global Access, Bryant Christie Inc.
Mr. Matt Lantz serves as Senior Vice President for Global Access for Bryant Christie Inc. (BCI)., a United States international agriculture trade policy consulting firm. Matt works to open foreign markets for agricultural commodities and addresses international agricultural policy concerns on behalf of BCI’s clients. For over 25 years, Matt has worked to resolve phytosanitary, sanitary, tariff, labeling, and food additive issues. Matt is a leading voice on how pesticide Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) affect agricultural trade. On behalf of BCI’s clients, Matt has navigated pesticide regulatory transitions in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Australia, Canada, and the European Union and ensured these transitions have not hindered exports. In 2017, Matt coauthored a book on pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs) entitled Declining International Cooperation on Pesticide Regulation. Matt currently serves on USDA’s Agriculture Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. This group advises the U.S. government on agriculture trade issues. In 2021, Matt became a lifetime member of the Council of Foreign Relations.
Madison Jackson
Senior Manager, Regulatory Limits, FoodChain ID
Madison Jackson is a Regulatory Analyst who manages the FoodChain ID Regulatory Limits by BCGlobal suite of services, including the Pesticide MRL Database. She has six years of experience in international food safety regulatory intelligence. She graduated from the University of Idaho with degrees in International Studies and Spanish.