Micro & Emerging Risks Working Group (London) - 8th July 2026 (Hybrid)
Will include a networking lunch and informal desserts & mocktails at the end, at the BRC offices in London.
Agenda
The Micro & Emerging Risks Working Group meeting will focus on technical updates, regulatory intelligence and horizon scanning, with contributions from FSA, FSS, ACMSF and research colleagues. Please note the meeting will be recorded and transcribed in line with BRC policy.
Micro WG
10:00 | Welcome, Introductions and Tea/Coffee
10:30 | FSA Food Incident Updates
11:05 | Newcastle University Project Updates (Emerging threats and pathogen risks & the PRISM project for Hepatitis A in strawberries)
11:40 | ACMSF Updates
12:05 | AOB - Karin from CFA will be joining for Listeria
12.15/12.30 Joint Networking Lunch
Emerging Risks WG
13:05 | FSA/FSS Prevention Team Signals / Updates
13:40 | FCM & PFAS Updates
14:05 | SPS Updates & Discussion
14:30 | AOB - glue boards and FAN partnership updates
14:35 | Desserts, Tea/Coffee/Mocktails in the Garden Area
Meeting Facilitator
Devina Sankhla
Policy Advisor - Food
Devina Sankhla is Food Policy Advisor at the BRC, responsible for food safety and quality aspects including microbiology, chemical contaminants, food contact materials, food fraud & authenticity, allergens, novel foods and additives. She also supports on the border target operating model and pet food.
She leads the Microbiology, Emerging Risks & Chemical Contaminants and Allergens Working Groups at the BRC, working with members, government, and various associations & industry partners. She also sits on the board for the Food Authencity Network and various government working groups.
Devina has a strong regulatory background, with over 15 years’ experience in previous food labelling and regulatory roles.