Azmina Lalani currently works as a Food Safety and Regulatory Manager for Rustica Foods Inc – operating in the Frozen pizza category.
With a Masters in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry from McGill University and a Bachelors in Food Technology from MIT India, Azmina is a passionate food safety and regulatory professional with expertise in food processing, HACCP, Labelling regulations across Europe, US, Canada, India and China.
With a PCQI and SQF Certification, she leads a team of quality control technicians and supervisors maintaining adherence to the SQF food safety program for her establishment and ensures product and label compliance with FSIS, CFIA and USDA regulations for imports and exports.
Day 1: Dec 2, 2025
10:20 am
C-SUITE PANEL
Harmonizing Canadian Food Regulations with Global Standards: Trends and Opportunities
As global trade expands, aligning Canadian food regulations with international standards is key to market access and consumer trust. Explore how regulatory harmonization supports both compliance and competitiveness. Take away specific solutions to:
- Navigate Canada’s evolving food regulatory landscape in relation to Codex and other global frameworks.
- Identify key areas of alignment and divergence that affect exports and imports as well as engages regulators and stakeholders to shape a globally aligned compliance strategy.
- Leverage harmonized standards to streamline regulatory approvals and expand market reach.
Advance in the global marketplace by understanding the opportunities and challenges of regulatory harmonization.
Day 2: Dec 3, 2025
