Intertek to Present at 2026 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is proud to present at the 2026 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA from May 3 – 6, 2026.

Organised by the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS), this four-day event is a leading international forum dedicated to advancing the science and technology of oils, fats, proteins, surfactants, and related materials, bringing together global experts to discuss emerging research, regulatory developments, and industry innovation.

Join our expert, Brent Flickinger, Associate Director, Safety and Regulatory, Intertek Assuris, for two technical talks on key topics in the fats and oils sector.

Presentations
Implications of the New Dietary Guidelines on the Fats and Oils Markets
May 4, 2026 | 9:15–9:35 AM CET | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
This talk examines the impact of the latest dietary fat recommendations recently released in the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), including regulatory interpretation challenges and implications for industry response.

Dietary Exposure to Hexane as an Edible Oil Extraction Solvent
May 4, 2026 | 9:35–9:55 AM CET | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
This presentation covers current exposure limits of hexane residual content in edible fats and oils, including evaluation in Europe and the United States, and provides context from published literature on residue levels in commercial products relative to exposure limits.

Intertek Assuris provides scientific and regulatory support to help companies navigate global requirements related to food safety, regulatory compliance, and health claim substantiation. Our experts assist with evaluating health claim eligibility and preparing the scientific evidence required for regulatory submissions, including literature reviews and data assessment. We also support clinical study development, health claim applications, and regulatory agency engagement across key global markets.

If you are attending the event, meet our expert to learn more about how we can support your business needs. 

Fill out the form below to book a meeting, and a member of our team will contact you to arrange a time.

We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans!

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