2026 Regulatory Workshop - Setting Expectations for Validation Across the Supply Chain
In this session, peers worked together to explore how validation studies are being used in the spice supply chain and how companies can establish and communicate clear expectations with suppliers and customers.
This interactive session was presented by Dr. Erdogan Ceylan, CFS
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