Friday, March 20, 2009

Food safety pioneer to receive Alltech Medal of Excellence

Dr. David Byrne will receive Alltech’s 2009 Medal of Excellence at the company’s 25th International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium in Lexington, Ky., May 17-20.
He will be honored for his commitment to
food safety, including his EU safety system reforms. As European Commissioner, Dr. Byrne established a three-pillar strategy comprising: a full range of Food and Safety Laws; the setting up of a new independent European Food Safety Authority ; and the introduction of an effective control and enforcement mechanism.
Dr. Byrne currently serves as non-executive director of Alltech. As part of this role, he is a member of Alltech’s Risk Overview Committee.

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