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InnoTech Expo 2018 China International Food Safety &
Quality (CIFSQ) Conference 2018

Date Date
23 Sept – 2 Oct 2018 7 - 8 Nov 2018

Abstract Abstract

PolyU participated in InnoTech Expo 2018 to brought its PolyU’s Food Safety Consortium [FSC] and Food Safety
innovative research and a number of awarded technologies to and Technology Research Centre [FSTRC] joined forces to
the public. In the “Best of Hong Kong” Zone, ITDO introduced promote PolyU’s food safety related capabilities and explore
the technology of “Low cost flame retardant treatment for collaboration opportunities through exhibition and attendance
cotton with co-catalyst system” developed by Dr KAN Chi-wai, at the CIFSQ 2018, one of the most representative food safety
Associate Professor of The Institute of Textiles and Clothing. events held every year in China. The event attracted over 800
food safety professionals worldwide, and numerous leading
ITDO also invited PolyU’s professors to deliver talks and share figures and experts to address a diverse range of topics
their latest research technologies. Professor Carly LAM of the highlighting the critical issues, approaches, and solutions to
School of Optometry gave a talk on the Defocus Incorporated strengthening food protection in China and around the world.
Multiple Segments (DIMS) Spectacle Lens, which can slow
down myopic progression in children. And Professor Wing Dr. Terence Lau, Convener of FSC and Director of ITDO of PolyU
Bun LEE from the Department of Industrial and Systems was invited to speak in the keynote “Science & Technology
Engineering introduced a novel micro-embossing equipment Session” on “Addressing Emerging Food Safety Challenges
for manufacturing precision glass lenses. through Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation”, and
chair the breakout session of “Food Fraud, Authentication
& Traceability”; Dr. Zhongping Yao, Associate Professor of
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
shared the topic on “Establishment of a Spectral Database for
Rapid Classification of Edible Oils by MALDI-MS”.
For more details about PolyU food safety, please visit http://
www.polyu.edu.hk/itdo/fsc

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