Debra Smith

Vikan
Swindon United Kingdom

Biographical Sketch: Deb Smith, Global R&D Manager/Hygiene Specialist Deb has over 30 years of food safety/research training and experience. Prior to joining Vikan Deb worked in the microbiology laboratory of Bernard Matthews Farms, at the time the largest turkey farmer and supplier in the UK (3 years), the Food Safety Division of the UKs Dept. of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA, 16 years), and as Food Hygiene Research Manager at Campden BRI (9 years). She holds qualifications in Applied Microbiology (HNC), Nutrition& Food Science (BSc(Hons)), Advanced Food Hygiene and HACCP. She is author/co-author of numerous food safety/hygiene publications, including a number of food industry hygiene guidelines, and at Vikan is responsible for the development and validation of new and effective manual cleaning tools for use in the food industry. She is also available to conduct site visits and Workshops, in order to support the food industry through provision of bespoke hygiene training and advice. Contact details: Deb Smith, Global R&D Manager E-mail: dsmith@vikan.com Tel: + 44 07500 220139

Papers:
P1-180 Metal Detectable Brush Bristles – Myth or Miracle