Monday 21 November 2011, 12.30 pm – The Chemistry Centre, London, W1J 0BA
Entrance: Free
The Government Chemist supports the measurement science of food safety from farm to fork. This function has been in place since 1842; however the food safety challenges dealt with back then are very different from today. While the analytical instrumentation used to solve complex, unpredictable problems has advanced, food safety still relies on applying the best practical methods of measurement to ensure scientific excellence.
Dr Derek Craston, the Government Chemist will explain a number of recent cases where sound measurement has been applied to resolve food incidents and ultimately protect the public. Plus, he will reveal how in 1901, following a personal request from Captain Scott, research undertaken by the Government Chemist exposed a nutritional deficit in the food supplies planned for use in Scott’s1901 scientific and geographical expedition to the Antarctic.
And looking to the future, Dr Craston will discuss emerging food risks and the science that will be required to meet future challenges.
This event will also be broadcast live on The Reaction website.
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