FOOD & BEVERAGE

Kirsten has been involved with the Allergen Bureau since its inception in 2005 . Kirsten ’ s experience with allergen issues from manufacturing , regulation and through to contact with consumer groups gives her a unique perspective with regard to the needs of the food industry and the allergic community . Kirsten considers that working in partnership for a whole of industry approach is the key to driving allergen management initiatives and key for the industry to remain a competitive and successful food industry globally . Her current role is as Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Manager Nestlé where she has responsibility for a team of people who together manage regulatory and scientific affairs across the vast Oceania Business .

Rob has a background in medical laboratory science and has more than 25 years ’ experience in clinical microbiology and food science . She has had extensive experience in the area of food allergen analysis and brings a broad knowledge of the food industry – as well as the analytical issues – to her role as a Director . Her role within The Allergen Bureau includes collaborating with the VITAL Scientific Expert Panel to further ensure that key allergen management decisions within the Allergen Bureau are shaped and supported by the best available science . Rob is Technical Manager of FACTA ( DTS Food Laboratories ), a NATA accredited allergen testing facility which provides analysis , allergen management training , risk assessment tools and consultation around allergen control within food manufacturing , food service and associated supply industries .

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