The Australian meat industry's Meat Inspection and Quality Assurance (MI&QA) conference is now in its nineteenth year. The conference is an event built around the interests of Plant Managers, QA and Meat Inspection personnel as well as regulators in the meat processing industry.
The conference targets meat industry personnel who need to understand the quality and food safety environment in which the Australian meat processors operate. The conference aims to highlight existing and over the horizon issues that the industry needs to address.
This years conference will include but not limited to presentations on
significant developments in the detection of STECs of concern
validation of the shelf life models for the domestic and international markets
currency testing for meat inspection staff
animal health feedback to producers
DEXA and what it will mean for sheep and cattle producers.
The MI&QA Conference provides an important forum to exchange views, keep updated on domestic and international developments and gain greater awareness of the current issues affecting the meat industry. The conference offers delegates a chance to network with other industry associates within and outside the sector.
Industry support for the conference in recent years has been overwhelming, with up to eighty percent of the industry being represented at the conference and support from Sponsors and Trade Exhibitors increasing each year. For many Managers working within this field the MI&QA Conference is viewed as a 'must- attend' event for the calendar year.