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September 4, 2017

Alan Adcock to Speak at Vitafoods Asia Conference

Vitafoods Asia

On September 6, 2017, Alan Adcock, a partner and deputy director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ intellectual property department, will speak at a “Regulation and Ingredient Registration Masterclass” as part of the two-day event, “Vitafoods Asia 2017.” The masterclass will provide comparative regulatory and legal updates in food regulation and registration in Asia from a panel of legal professionals from across the Asia Pacific region.

Vitafoods Asia is the only dedicated event for the nutraceutical, functional food and beverages, and dietary supplements industries in Asia, connecting the entire supply chain for the ingredients and raw materials, contract manufacturing and private label, services and equipment, and finished products industry areas.

This two-day event will take place at Halls D and E of the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on September 5 and 6, 2017. The Regulation and Ingredient Registration Masterclass, will be held on September 6 from 14:15 to 16:45. Full details are available on the Vitafoods Asia website.

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