1、Navigating the Global Regulatory Landscape of Ultra-Processed FoodsA cross-functional roadmap for global readinessAshley GiovinazzoSenior Manager,RegulatoryAshley Giovinazzo-Sr.Manager,Global Emerging RegulationsProfessional Focus:Interpreting regulatory requirements and translating them through the
2、 lenses of regulators,legal,manufacturing,and quality.Creating strong programs that track emerging legislation,spotting trend signals early,standing up specific taskforces,and aligning cross-functional partners and senior leadership to ensure teams stay ahead of change and ensure end-to-end complian
3、ceExperience Highlights:Ferrara Candy Company Karlin Foods Corp.NestleEducation&Certifications:B.S.Food&Environmental Nutrition HACCP FSVP PCQI Womens Unlimited Leadership Program Navigating the Global Regulatory Landscape of Ultra-Processed Foods3Understand global trends shaping ultra-processed foo
4、d regulationApply a practical framework to assess portfolio exposureAlign teams on next steps for proactive complianceUltra-Processed Foods:From Buzzword to Compliance Reality4What do we mean by ultra-processed&why do regulators care?Navigating the Global Regulatory Landscape of Ultra-Processed Food
5、sDefinition Reality:No universally adopted legal definitionCommon signals:degree of processing,additives,formulationsExisting systems(e.g.,NOVA)influence regulators even when not codifiedRegulators are driving the conversation through a public health lens,framing UPFs as a system level challenge not
6、 an individual choiceWhy Regulators Care:Public health framing(population-level risk)Cost-of-care and chronic disease narrativesPolicy tools:labeling,school standards,taxes,procurement5Comparing UPF Frameworks:NOVA,SIGA,and Non-UPF VerifiedNavigating the Global Regulatory Landscape of Ultra-Processe