Bill Marler, a Seattle food safety attorney and publisher of Food Safety News, will be honored as a Distinguished Contributor at the 20th China International Food Safety & Quality Conference (CIFSQ) in Shanghai. The conference recognizes Marler alongside several other leading figures in food safety. Marler has been involved with CIFSQ since its inception in 2007, providing keynote speeches and support through his firm, Marler Clark.
The China International Food Safety & Quality Conference opened on October 28, 2026, in Shanghai, marking its 20th year. Bill Marler was named a Distinguished Contributor for his ongoing contributions to food safety, particularly his legal expertise and efforts in consumer protection.
Other honorees included Wu Yongning of the China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, Cindy Jiang, former senior director of global food safety at McDonald’s, and several distinguished leaders from Chinese food safety organizations.
Marler’s involvement with CIFSQ began in 2007 during the melamine pet food recalls. He gave keynote speeches addressing the legal impacts of foodborne illness and lessons from U.S. consumer accountability in food safety.
Marler emphasized the conference's role in bringing together regulators, scientists, and companies worldwide to address food safety challenges across borders, stating that food contamination issues can impact consumers globally before detection occurs. CIFSQ provides a platform for collaboration to improve food safety internationally.
Source: Bill Marler to be honored at international conference · 2026-10-27 04:00 UTC
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