World trade is important.  No country can provide all things to all people.  But how can countries have assurances that what is being imported is safe?  How can an exporting economy meet requirements of the importing country?  Regulation, Standardization, Validation, Certification, Verification, Accreditation are important processes that help provide these assurances. 

In this symposium, presenters will use the framework of routine analysis in food microbiology to provide clear examples of where each of these processes fit and how they align to provide meaningful results that can be recognized and accepted for global trade.

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