The programme will include epidemiology, risk assessment, toxin monitoring, analytical methods in microbiology and biochemistry, health consumer protection, management of farming/harvesting areas, post-harvest treatment, and the macro-economic analysis of the repercussions of shellfish-farming crises. This conference will be an exciting forum for scientists, regulators and producers, which will make an important contribution to limiting health risks associated with microbiological, toxinic and chemical contamination of coastal areas.
The conference will also address the identification of chemical contaminants and target species that represent significant risks for consumers. Finally, the conference will aim to improve the development of high performance detection tools to prevent and/or monitor contamination, and will thereby contribute to supporting existing marine environment monitoring networks. The conference will begin with registration and a welcome reception in the evening of Sunday June 14th. From Monday 15th to Friday 19th there will be a full scientific programme made up of sessions of oral and poster presentations. Three round-tables will be organised to focus on ‘hot topics’. Oyster farm visits together with a sightseeing tour will be organised in the Loire Estuary area.
A programme of social events and excursions has been designed for both delegates and accompanying persons.