USA - AFIA Import & Export Seminar, Arlington, VA. USA, September 27-18, 2010
The task of completing imports and exports of feed, ingredients and pet foods is often an unclear path, and disruptions can cost time, money and customer loyalty. The American Feed Industry Association understands the process isn’t straightforward. That’s why AFIA is hosting an Import & Export Seminar to educate members about options for completing regulatory trade requirements for feed, ingredients and pet foods.
Who should attend: Feed, ingredient and pet food professionals responsible for the imports or exports of agricultural products.
When: Sept. 27, 1 – 6 p.m., and Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: The Arlington Court Suites Hotel, 1200 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington, VA 22201. The AFIA meeting rate is $169 per night.
How: Registration will begin May 15. Forms will be available online at www.afia.org.
Cost: $425 for AFIA members; $625 for non-members (early bird by Aug. 27)
Speakers: Individual experts from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (Executive Office of the President), USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service and the Food and Drug Administration.
The program will provide details about available resources, what to do in specific scenarios, question-and-answer sessions, and regional trade updates.
Note: Space for this event is limited.
For more information about the program, contact AFIA’s Jarrod Kersey at jkersey@afia.org or 1 (703) 558-3565.
